When we were in Vancouver, we dropped by a house my Aunt called the Hansel & Gretel house. I…read moreresearched online and saw pictures of the Hobbit House which looked similar to the house we viewed. I do not know if this is the correct address or not. Apparently, there are a total of three homes in Metro Vancouver with this type of architecture. Got to say that it is one of the most unique homes that I have ever seen. It truly looks like a home from a fairy tale. Anyways, we just parked on the street. Stepped out and snapped a photo. Did not want to bother anyone. Just thought that it looked very cool.

My best friend and I sometimes take the bus purposely so that we can see the Hobbit house. The bus…read moredriver will even point this out like a tour guide when we are approaching the house. One of the best free things to check out in Vancouver that is not necessarily touristy but cool none the less. I used to take the kids that I nannied for and told them that Hansel & Gretel got lost in the house. It scared the shit out of them. They still hate me til this day for it. I did take a pic, however, walked up to the house and asked politely first and they were honored. They were really really nice people. I promised them that I wouldn't publish the photo in exchange for taking a pic of their home which they appreciated. I can completely respect that. I am only reviewing this since someone else did it first and it showed up on the news feed, however, in general I feel weird about reviewing homes with actual house addresses but whatever works :)

Awesome community! I enjoy attending service here as does my family. We feel welcome.read more

I've visited this church twice now. Both times were great! It's a fairly large church, so if you're…read morenew I recommend going up to one of the greeters and saying so. They can point you in the right direction. (This should be easy, as they smile and say some sort of good morning as you walk in. So take your time and stop for a chat! You don't have to rush past.) The people here are lovely, so don't be afraid to strike up a conversation with the people around you in the auditorium or find someone wearing a "staff" lanyard if you're looking for more "official" conversation about the church. Note: There's coffee available by donation and water, both at the cafe downstairs and a small station upstairs. You can take it into the auditorium, too. The preaching is solid, as others have mentioned. You can tell that the pastor knows his stuff and is passionate about the Word of God. I love that they give time for response at the end of sermons, which includes the opportunity to take communion. They do have gluten free communion at the front table, which is so nice and not something you see at every church. For those like me, it's much appreciated! The worship is beautiful. I loved seeing the passion on the team's faces. They light up as they sing and play, and it's beautiful. I got chills at one point during worship at the end of service today -- presence of God ushered in. Love it! It's a great church from what I've seen. And my friend who lives here says such good things about it. If you live here, give it a try, and seriously consider getting involved in a community group. They are the best way to get plugged in and make friends. I spent the afternoon with several of my friend's small group members after church and they were all so friendly and welcoming. This church is full of people who truly care about knowing and following Jesus and it shows.

Been to this church for 15 years. It's a big church, and it's not perfect, but it's the best I've…read morebeen. Lots of guard rails in place - they're committed to providing a safe space to as many people as possible. Not focused on hype, or trends, but very much results oriented in their approach to ministry and helping make the city a better place.

I'm hoping someone from Coastal Church can explain who pays for the pastors' many trips around the…read moreworld - never places like Nigeria to bolster the spirits of Christians whose families have been slaughtered but to Israel, Turkey, Greece, London...Do they have another source of income financing these trips or are their salaries such that holidays like these aren't a hardship? and do videos and talk of their trips ensure writing these travel expenses off their taxes? Surely, the Church isn't paying out of donations as a bonus. Clearing this up would go a long way to providing confidence with attendees.

Very nice church inside and out. There is a parking lot across the street if no street parking is…read moreavailable. They also have a gift shop!

I don't usually write reviews for churches but I thought why not since it is such a nice cathedral…read morein the heart of downtown Vancouver. Very convenient for the holiday traveler still wishing to attend mass. We actually went at the beginning of our cruise and at the end. They welcome out of town visitors which I'm sure make up a large portion of the attendees. Another reviewer mentioned that the communion lines are with the people on the sides proceeding to the front to a kneeler and and those entering down the center returning up the same way. Seemed a little congested so we went to the side. Hadn't received communion on a kneeler in over 30 years! There are a couple of homeless with their hats out before and after mass. This is not unusual as you are in the heart of a heavily populated city. The congregation is diverse and it's interesting to see so many Chinese at a Catholic mass...but it's Vancouver after all! Aided by great acoustics in this cathedral, the choir was fantastic.

Trena and sisters are very friendly. I learned a lot and I enjoyed myself. It felt like I knew them…read morefor years and I just met them today.

These people, approximately one block from my house bombarded me with phone calls for most of last…read moreyear (2012). When I finally did pick up the phone I asked them to plse STOP calling me - thought that was the end of it! Today, September 28 at 3:20 p.m. I was asleep (I have bad flu) and who woke me up.....you guessed right! Oh forgot.....I even got mail from them once. When will they GIVE UP. I'm sick of this.......how many times do I have tell these people. to QUIT it and I'm fed up of crossing over the road when walking past - do I have something on my forehead?....they won't leave me alone. Maybe I should get "audited" at Scientology lol.

Beth Hamidrash, Sephardic Congregation. Morning minyan 7:00 AM…read more Shabbat 9:00 AM. Children's program. Followed by Kiddush. Sunday morning minyan 8:30 AM. Morning classes Tuesday, Wednesday. Join us for coffee. Friday morning after tefila, lox and bagels. Lively conversation and coffee. Lunch and learn, noon on Thursday. Only Sephardic synagogue west of Toronto. Website, www.bethhamidrash.com. Telephone 604-872-4222. Rabbi Shlomo Gabay. Shlomo Laniado, President.

From the owner: Located in Vancouver BC, Beth Hamidrash is Canada’s only Sephardic synagogue west of Toronto and is…read morefamed for its warmth and inclusiveness. Our diverse roots create a unique centre for exciting educational, cultural, and religious experiences for people of all ages.