Vancouver Warnings and Dangers

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  • Downtown Eastside, Vancouver

    1. Downtown Eastside

    It's good to go to these places to experience what they're like. You can't close your eyes to the east side of Vancouver because it would leave you ignorant and inexperienced in your knowledge about...   more
  • Beggars, homeless & junkies, Vancouver

    2. Beggars, homeless & junkies

    It is hard to not feel disgusted when you see all those proceedings on Vancouver's Dontown-East side. Now you can, as mostly here you guys did, claim that the bastards got what they wanted to. I can...   more
  • Bears, birds & other wildlife, Vancouver

    3. Bears, birds & other wildlife

    There is no need to worry about wild animals in Vancouver. The bears are frequently seen across the lions gate bridge, and are rarely considered dangerous (but they are wild animals, so keep your...   more
  • Car break-ins & property crime, Vancouver

    4. Car break-ins & property crime

    The one bad moment during our trip came during a visit to Stanley Park. We parked our car for no more than 15 minutes, just to walk a bit and take a few photos. We returned to find someone jimmied the...   more
  • Rain & bad weather, Vancouver

    5. Rain & bad weather

    It was between 18-22C in the first part of July and rained a lot. Just be prepared with some sort of light jacket that is rain repellent. Not everyday was clouds and rain, we got some sun too! Just...   more
  • Driving & traffic, Vancouver

    6. Driving & traffic

    I would just like to add that in BC, I don't know about any other provinces, it IS legal to turn left onto a one way street while red but you must use extreme caution. The common sense rule of thumb...   more
  • Drugs, tobacco & alcohol, Vancouver

    7. Drugs, tobacco & alcohol

    Just a warning to anyone who doesn't know how the liquor stores work in Vancouver. You can only purchase alcohol in designated stores. You will not be able to purchase it in grocery outlets or corner...   more
  • Capilano Park Discrimination, Vancouver

    8. Capilano Park Discrimination

    We went to Capilano Park, and they ask for your ID, and if you are an American they make you pay extra. I don't remember how much. I think between 3 and 5...   more
  • Don't touch this travel guide with a barge pole, Vancouver

    9. Don't touch this travel guide with a barge pole

    (work in progress)I try pretty hard not to write negative reviews on VT - if I can't find something positive to say on a place or an issue, I tend to say...   more
  • Go to the train station early before departure!, Vancouver

    10. Go to the train station early before departure!

    If you are taking the train, make sure to go to the Amtrak station early in Vancouver. If you are taking the last train which leaves at 7:30 pm, make sure to be...   more
  • Beware the penny-pinching cafe owner!, Vancouver

    11. Beware the penny-pinching cafe owner!

    Beware the penny-pinching cafe owner at Prospect Point, who does not return your pennies but non-chalantly gives you the change to the lower 5 cents (not the...   more
  • Affordable Housing?, Vancouver

    12. Affordable Housing?

    Condo's for the first time home buyer are still fairly low in Vancouver, but if you are looking into buying anything else, think again. We've been in a decade...   more
  • Blossoms (Allergies), Vancouver

    13. Blossoms (Allergies)

    The blossoms start coming out in February and last for about a month. They’re beautiful but it also signals the start of the allergy season (at least for me). I...   more
  • The Grouse Grind, Vancouver

    14. The Grouse Grind

    The Grouse Grind may be famous, but if you're looking for a leisurely scenic hike, stay away. The Grouse Grind is a 2.9 km (1.8 mile) vertical stepped trail...   more
  • How to avoid getting robbed/scammed in Vancouver, Vancouver

    15. How to avoid getting robbed/scammed in Vancouver

    Robbed:Purse snatchings and muggings happen 2-3x a week in Vancouver according to the police press releases like any other city. Usually at night/early morning...   more
  • Don't bring back fruits, fresh vegies & plants!, Vancouver

    16. Don't bring back fruits, fresh vegies & plants!

    If you are crossing the boarder going to the United States especially in the boarder of Washington State, make sure not to bring any fruit coming from Canada....   more
  • Pay your parking fees!, Vancouver

    17. Pay your parking fees!

    Every side of the road going to Stanley Park is mostly taken by drivers for parking. There is an overflow parking to the left of the park near the police...   more
  • Chinatown at night? Don't bother!, Vancouver

    18. Chinatown at night? Don't bother!

    Chinatown is a really interesting neighbourhood with a lot of grit, history, and character. However, I only recommend visiting during the morning or afternoon,...   more
  • Make sure to pee before you tour!, Vancouver

    19. Make sure to pee before you tour!

    If you have children, make sure that you take them to the bathroom first. There is one fronting the Stanley Park. After that, there is also another one close to...   more
  • Don't jump or run on the Capilano bridge!, Vancouver

    20. Don't jump or run on the Capilano bridge!

    There is an actually video that is mounted at the beginning of the bridge that watches your every move! The ecologist or park attendant will come and warn you...   more
  • Safety in Vancouver/drugs ,drugs ,drugs, Vancouver

    21. Safety in Vancouver/drugs ,drugs ,drugs

    For those of you that come from traveling in Europe or Israel experience : Vancouver is surprisingly LOW on pickpocketing and agressive selling compared to...   more
  • Vancouver is damn ugly, Vancouver

    22. Vancouver is damn ugly

    WARNING! Aestetic danger! Remove skyline and Vancouver appears. Disgusting, rain-soaked, XXX-hole. Beggars, trash, freaks, crazies... LINE UP! Vancouver is...   more
  • pan-handelers, Vancouver

    23. pan-handelers

    knowledgedon't give your money to pan handler just because your scared of feel bad for them...the truth is... they have so many social programms in Vancouver...   more
  • Parking Tickets .... be wary where you park, Vancouver

    24. Parking Tickets .... be wary where you park

    Vancouver has a notorarity of giving out tickets or towing your car. Be wary of signs and where you park. Like the poor new arrival shown in the picture here...   more
  • White People in Vancouver are Racist!, Vancouver

    25. White People in Vancouver are Racist!

    I've visited many cities in North America, and Vancouver has the most racist and arrogant people in all of Canada. There is no racial integration in...   more

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    Mar 20, 2013 at 9:42 AM

    I'm planning a trip to Vancouver and am thinking about hiring security guards. Is it a good idea or is it not needed?

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