Things that are Unique to the West Coast?

desiRAWR · #1 (**permalink**) Jan 15, 04

Before you say BC bud I'll tell you what I need and why.

Some of you might know that I'm in the radio broadcasting program at BCIT (first year). We are starting simulated radio stations every week and have a different job every week to do. Next week I am in charge of a feature that showcases places that are unique to the west coast. This week's feature was on grouse mountain. I need a few good ideas...maybe I'm forgetting some good places to check out. I was thinking Fort Langley (because I live in Aldergrove...close to it) but it's only open mon-fri until 5pm--and I'm normally just coming home from school at that time.

SO. What are some places/things that are unique to the west coast?

thanks!

desiree

Jrock · #2 (**permalink**) Jan 15, 04

The West Coast trail.. but you'd have to do some major traveling for that.

-jay :209:

jim · #3 (**permalink**) Jan 15, 04

the downtown eastside.

penguinabc123 · #4 (**permalink**) Jan 15, 04

rockie mountians?

NeVeRLooKBacK · #5 (**permalink**) Jan 15, 04

as every raver would say
the PLAZA!
hahaha
j/k

ummm.. whistler for sure

prozac · #6 (**permalink**) Jan 15, 04

Wreck Beach? guess its kinda cold for that. Um...west coast native culture, the rainforest, rain in general (ha ha), hm lemme think on this one. I'll get back to you.

angst · #7 (**permalink**) Jan 15, 04

Cheap sushi. The beach and the mountains in the same city. Oh and cheap pot.

Aaron_J · #8 (**permalink**) Jan 15, 04

Slugs!!!!!

Kelster · #9 (**permalink**) Jan 15, 04

me!

desiRAWR · #10 (**permalink**) Jan 15, 04

haha. thanks guys.

Good suggestions...but I think I'll just keep on thinking.

heh. :284:

Senior · #11 (**permalink**) Jan 15, 04

Whistler is unique in many ways. http://whistlerblackcomb.com/plan/

shorerider · #12 (**permalink**) Jan 15, 04

gulf islands
temperate rain forest
the ocean at our feet, the mountains right behind us
That damn mine at Britania Beah :finger:
Downtown Eastside
Oh, and not that anyone cares, but the mountain biking in North Vancouver is some of the hardest and uniqe in the world, which completely revolutionized the sport and the way people ride.
And on the topic of mountain biking, Allison Sydor is from North Van, multiple World Cup champ, as is Roland Green of Victoria.
Squamish is like the #2 kite boarding and windsurfing spot in the world, and the Chief is world renowned for it's climbing.

Hope that helps!

Senior · #13 (**permalink**) Jan 15, 04

P.S. DO YOUR OWN HOME WORK =) slacker

Senior · #14 (**permalink**) Jan 15, 04

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Originally posted by shorerider:
gulf islands
temperate rain forest
the ocean at our feet, the mountains right behind us
That damn mine at Britania Beah :finger:
Downtown Eastside
Oh, and not that anyone cares, but the mountain biking in North Vancouver is some of the hardest and uniqe in the world, which completely revolutionized the sport and the way people ride.
And on the topic of mountain biking, Allison Sydor is from North Van, multiple World Cup champ, as is Roland Green of Victoria.
Squamish is like the #2 kite boarding and windsurfing spot in the world, and the Chief is world renowned for it's climbing.

Hope that helps!

So true about the mountain biking!

desiRAWR · #15 (**permalink**) Jan 15, 04

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Originally posted by Senior
P.S. DO YOUR OWN HOME WORK =) slacker

HAH! If you saw how much homework I had you'd be trying to get some help too! lol. 90 pages of business/broadcast law to read...another 30 pages of another article to read...the double issue of macleans from last week that I keep procrastinating to read. and I figured I'd get some good suggestions from you guys:). I'm doing the hard work...getting the interview and then doing the production work so it can go onto radio (simulated).

heh. I'll stop whining.

Thanks for the suggestions everyone:) I think it's helping me quite a bit!
I'd like to go up to whistler, but I only have a week to do this and have no time to get up there.

-desiree

shorerider · #16 (**permalink**) Jan 15, 04

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Originally posted by Senior

So true about the mountain biking!

fuck tell me about it, I was racing cross country from 93-2000, and now I'm riding vertical rock faces, hucking 10 footers and riding 6" wide poles 6' in the air. And still shaving my legs and riding road bikes on weeknights ;)

Ggabe81 · #17 (**permalink**) Jan 15, 04

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Originally posted by Kelster
me!

Hell ya, thats one reason why i came over here????

Grapes · #18 (**permalink**) Jan 15, 04

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rockie mountians?

Fucking moron.

Kelster · #19 (**permalink**) Jan 15, 04

^ohhhh someones cranky :soak:

gooooo trees!
like cathedral forest...dem sum big trees

or you can go under water style...scuba diving in BC is actually one of the top places to go

you can also maybe go for something bout our cultural diversity...it's kinda unique

krisamata · #20 (**permalink**) Jan 15, 04

you probably wouldnt want to do whistler if something just did grouse...do something different than another mountain.

ummm unique to the west coast..

capilano suspension bridge
stanley park
science world
granville island
burnaby village museum
hells gate airtram
the huge first nations history...celebrated at many different locations around town.

oh oh oh...
theres a brand new mall in richmond...well its been rebuilt..the aberdeen center...

and they've put in this japanese store where everything is sold for $2..no matter what it is...

its the first one in north america

the van sun run
the van airport...the international wing.

shorerider · #21 (**permalink**) Jan 15, 04

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Originally posted by Grapes

Fucking moron.

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Originally posted by Kelster
^ohhhh someones cranky :soak:

Nah, that was justified, IMO.

Oh, and donut forget about the Queen Charlotte Islands, Bella Coola, those black bears that are white, salmon runs, burgeoning porn industry, our unique resteraunts and West Coast Cuisine....yep, the coast has it going on.