awagner22 Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 Hello all, I'm a Kings fan planning on spending a few days in Vancouver, including catching the New Years Day game at Rogers. Had a couple Qs as I'm setting this trip up: 1) Seeing that upper concourse tix are going for around $80 on secondary market. Is that a normal price or should I wait for lower prices (obviously not the same market, but upper level seats at LA can be had for around half the price)? 2) What are some must-see Vancover destinations in the downtown area? Will only be in town for a few days and figured it would be best to hear from the locals what the best spots are to hit in a short time. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peaches5 Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 Hello all, I'm a Kings fan planning on spending a few days in Vancouver, including catching the New Years Day game at Rogers. Had a couple Qs as I'm setting this trip up: 1) Seeing that upper concourse tix are going for around $80 on secondary market. Is that a normal price or should I wait for lower prices (obviously not the same market, but upper level seats at LA can be had for around half the price)? 2) What are some must-see Vancover destinations in the downtown area? Will only be in town for a few days and figured it would be best to hear from the locals what the best spots are to hit in a short time. Thanks! I'd buy your tickets now if you wait and the Canucks are playing this well come new years the ticket prices will be much higher. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swedish elite3 Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 To answer question 1 I doubt you will get my h cheaper then that it definitely isn't LA tickets up here are expensive unfortunately Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.DirtyDangles Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 Hockey is like Heroin to Canadians lol. Buy the tix now, there may not be any left closer to game time. Enjoy your stay :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peaches5 Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 Hockey is like Heroin to Canadians lol. Buy the tix now, there may not be any left closer to game time. Enjoy your stay :D You will have no problem finding tickets it just going to be at what price Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake Doctor Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 Go see the Capulano suspension bridge, stanley park, and granville island Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roland Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 Science World Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SergioMomesso Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 Main and Hastings is a must see Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YEGCanuck Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 Wow, a new bridge over the old "capulano" river. How my favourite city has changed from the time I lived there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Aerosex Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 1. Buy tickets now while people still aren't on the bandwagon; prices are probably going to go up. 2. The lounge at the BCMP HQ is a must-visit. In terms of scenery, you can't go wrong with Stanley Park or any number of places along the North Shore if you do decide to leave downtown (being from Lynn Valley I would normally say visit the canyon but there's mudslides and flooding right now I hear). Granville Island's nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chalky Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 Go to Beaver Lake in Stanley Park and bring some peanuts. The birds will eat out your hand and it is a nice walk. You really should see Main and Hastings as stated above, for the experience. The VAG has an exhibit on China Emperors that was really cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apple Juice Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 Get the upper concourse tickets for $80. LA Kings games are like a "premium" game in the Canucks ticketing stand point so that's pretty cheap in this market.Walk around Gastown if you're in the downtown area. Sight to see.And for those that mentioned Main and Hastings, that's nothing. The guy is from LA. If you've been to downtown Los Angeles, Main and Hastings is nothing compared to what happens in and around downtown LA (aside from the Staples Centre area). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chalky Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 Kings Fan ... I Come in Peace You go ... in Pieces Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theminister Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 Go to Beaver Lake in Stanley Park and bring some peanuts. The birds will eat out your hand and it is a nice walk. You really should see Main and Hastings as stated above, for the experience. The VAG has an exhibit on China Emperors that was really cool. Birds? In January. I doubt it. - Have brunch at Cafe Medina, at Robson and Thurlow. - Ride the full circuit on the Skytrain and take the Seabus to N Van. Take a bus to Grouse Mtn and take the gondola up for some great panoramic shoots. - Eat at Hapa Izakaya for dinner - Do a micro brewery walking tour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chalky Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 Birds? In January. I doubt it. - Have brunch at Cafe Medina, at Robson and Thurlow. - Ride the full circuit on the Skytrain and take the Seabus to N Van. Take a bus to Grouse Mtn and take the gondola up for some great panoramic shoots. - Eat at Hapa Izakaya for dinner - Do a micro brewery walking tour He's right. Stanley Park is still nice, but most of the birds will not be there in January. The China exhibit runs till Jan 11 though. He's also right on the Grouse Mtn gondola if it's a nice day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grapefruits Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 You definitly must tour the Down Town East side in the evening, weekends are the best for site seeing. I'd suggest hitting up a walk down Granville during that time as well. Many of the fast food restuarants in the area have black lights in the washroom to help get you in the party mood! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HerrDrFunk Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 I second what people have said, buy the tickets now because they will only go up in price if the Canucks keep playing as well. Welcome to Canada, we take this crap seriously. As for where to visit, I would definitely check out Granville island. The marketplace has great atmosphere to it and you can finish with some beers from Granville Island Brewery. Hit up Grouse Mountain as well. It's only about a 45 minute transit ride away from downtown and even if snowboarding or skiing isn;t your thing, it will be beautiful around new years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.DirtyDangles Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 You will have no problem finding tickets it just going to be at what price Even for the New Years Game ? Dam I did not think the fan drop off was that bad We needz more wins ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dral Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 Amsterdam Cafe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viking mama Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 Main and Hastings is a must see Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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