Vancouver entertainment book

[3 gals and a buoy]

Does anyone know if the 2009 Vancouver Entertainment Book's coupon for the aquarium is good in August? I was planning on buying it just for the 2-for-1 offer, but I would just like to know if I can use it or not for our August visit.

 

Thanks!

[sjmccmjs]

I just checked, and on the back it says not good for July and August.:(

[3 gals and a buoy]

Thanks for checking - I had heard it might not be valid then. You saved me the trouble of buying the book and not being able to use it.

[Putterdude]

I am not trying to necessarily promote the book but in most instances you only have to use one of the coupons for dinner and it has paid for itself.

[pistachio]

I just got a book for $7.99 plus $1 S&H. I'll have no problem getting my money's worth! Putterdude, are there any restaurants in particular in the book that you'd recommend? Mid-priced or lower?

[Putterdude]

In no particualr order:

Griffins in Hotel Vancouver....moderate but good

Aqua Riva....good but expensive

Al Porto .....moderate but good

Water Street Cafe ..... moderate but good

Aria ..... good but expensive

I wouldn't worry too much about the expensive ones as your meal will be nicely discounted with your cupons. Most of these restaurants have websites. Enjoy:)

[DaveOKC]

Putterdude - thanks for all your input on Vancouver. Of the places you just mentioned, how far are each from Fairmont Waterfront? I will have an 85 year old with me so I want to limit the walking for her.

DaveOKC

[Putterdude]

Dave,

Aqua Riva is within 100 paces east of the hotel. Water St. Cafe and Al Porto are in Gastown, about 4 blocks east of the you, Griffins is about 5 blocks north and Aria is out of the question to walk to. With your mobility concerns I have re-looked the list and nothing leaps out at me that is closer. A non-coupon choice might be Steamworks-Continental which a pub-style restaurant again about 100 paces east of your hotel.:)

http://www.steamworks.com/transcontinental/index.html

[DaveOKC]

Thanks for the quick response - I think we will go with Aqua Riva - I have been there before and it is quite nice and affordable with the coupon.

 

DaveOKC

[Putterdude]

You are welcome. Enjoy!:)

[tutuwahineLV]

Am going to be staying at Sutton Place for one nite on Sept20...anybody have any recent experiences there? Good or Bad??

Thanks for the input.

[pistachio]

In no particualr order:

 

Griffins in Hotel Vancouver....moderate but good

Aqua Riva....good but expensive

Al Porto .....moderate but good

Water Street Cafe ..... moderate but good

Aria ..... good but expensive

 

I wouldn't worry too much about the expensive ones as your meal will be nicely discounted with your cupons. Most of these restaurants have websites. Enjoy:)

 

Thanks, Putterdude! We'll be there in 2 weeks. Can't wait to visit your beautiful city!

[Putterdude]

tutuwahineLV,

 

I am sure that you will enjoy it. Situated on Burrard just south of Robson St., it is located close to most of the city's downtown attractions and restaurants. It is considered by many to be 5* but I am not sure that it deserves quite that high a rating however it is definitely a very high 4*. You will be less then a $10 cab fare (including tip) to the pier. A very good choice.:)