Go treasure hunting at Vancouver Flea Market. If you bring cash and patience, good things will come your way. I even made friends here.
Ragtime music at Joe Fortes Restaurant takes you back in time. Do not forget to taste the local rose wine. Mmmm.
You can go bowling at the fabulous Commodore Ballroom.
Stroll off Main Street for a while and visit the wonderful vintage shop Burcu´s Angels. Burcu is a fierce woman with a passion for vintage fashion and she gives away free scarves for the children at the women shelter nearby. This may be the best shop I have ever been to, till this day. Fantastic selection of dresses, hats and jewelry.
Don´t miss out on lunch at Sophie´s Cosmic Cafe in lovely Kitsilano. They have the biggest pieces of pie and Belgian Waffles you will ever see! Yummy too.
To shop for stylish 50s and 60s design furniture, visit Attic Treasures on Commercial Drive.
Woo on Maine Street has a fantastic selection of 50s and 60s dresses. A bit pricy, but here you can find the dress of you dreams!
Make sure to go for a bike ride along the beaches in the sunshine.
I had the most delicious meal at Latitude on Main Street. Everything about this place is right. Eat, drink, relax and enjoy.
Downtown venue Vouge. Check Georgia Straight for upcoming events.
The ever so lovely Commodore Ballroom. Concert venue. Classy.
Deluxe Junk in Gastown is pricy, but I found a 50s dream dress...
Meet this lovely couple at Capilano Suspension Bridge.
Lovely Alicia at Retro Rock Vintage Clothing lent me her bike for an entire day, just because she is a good person. I spent a lot of time here. They have a great selection of women´s boots and men´s Western Shirts and dandy shoes. You may find fab 40s dresses here too...
Alicia´s bike. Made my day!
Yale Hotel and Blues Club has great blues shows and local ale.
Dance all night at the Astoria.
And, before you leave Vancouver, make sure you have had a organic burger at the Templeton Diner. Perfect.
