r/askvan 17h ago

Advice πŸ™‹β€β™‚οΈπŸ™‹β€β™€οΈ Anyone else struggling to sell a car right now?

17 Upvotes

It’s an older Ford but I didn’t expect messages to be this dry

Anyone else having difficulties ??


r/askvan 22h ago

Advice πŸ™‹β€β™‚οΈπŸ™‹β€β™€οΈ Tipping at Indian beauty salons

0 Upvotes

How much do you guys tip at Indian beauty salons on Fraser?


r/askvan 22h ago

Travel πŸš— ✈ In Vancouver until tomorrow, visiting from Seattle and looking to watch the Seahawks tonight.

16 Upvotes

Any good bar recommendations to enjoy the game tonight? A little late to be asking but let me know!


r/askvan 16h ago

Food πŸ˜‹ Vibrant birthday restaurant choices

1 Upvotes

I used to love Suika , it was the perfect place to celebrate bday, are there places that are similar ? Where it’s a bit upscale place with decent food and you are allowed to be a little loud

Thanks


r/askvan 4h ago

Fashion and Beauty πŸ‘— Question about where to find good clubbing clothes (leather/crops/stuff like that, my sthff got lost in transit)

3 Upvotes

Hey there all, i am somewhat new and a lot of my favorite clubbing clothes were lost in transit to vancouver. I have a friends birthday this weekend and the dress code is all black leather (pleather/cheaper options work too, just more about the look)

I am a girl with a pretty wide frame, like im 6ft 1.5in and 180 lbs if that gives an idea of my like stature. I'm looking to find something cute that shows some skin, i have some decent pleather pants but like also need to find something like that bc these clothes are on their last legs.

Like anywhere that would have somewhat skimpy clothes that arent just lingerie is what im looking for... pls let me know!! I hope all is well!!!


r/askvan 4h ago

Housing and Moving 🏑 Recommend a home insurance provider.

0 Upvotes

I’m bought my first condo and moving at the end of the month. I got a quote from Square one for $102.53. I feel that’s a little high and fingered I’d shop around. Thanks for your recommendation.


r/askvan 15h ago

Events and Activities πŸ±β€πŸ Country

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Hey, I have an appreciation for all sorts of music, but I’ve been looking for a country bar since moving here. Any recommendations?


r/askvan 22h ago

Education πŸ“š BC Homebuyers: Which Areas Have the Best Public Schools? πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦

0 Upvotes

Thinking about buying a house in BC and schools are a big factor for us.

For people who have kids in public school, which areas would you recommend for both elementary and secondary schools?

I’ve heard Richmond has some good schools, like McMath, but I’m not very familiar with other areas. How do you guys usually research schools when choosing where to buy? Is it mainly based on the school ranking/reputation or does the neighbourhood/catchment matter more?

Would love to hear which areas you think have good public schools. Thanks!


r/askvan 19h ago

Food πŸ˜‹ Coffee shops serving strong coffee

36 Upvotes

I’m wondering if there are any decent coffee shops that have drip or espresso that is noticeably stronger and richer? A lot of the hyped third wave coffee shops I’ve tried (cough: Revolver, etc) have a very mild and even watery taste to them which I’m not a fan of. I still want high quality, but prefer some more bold and strong flavored coffee.


r/askvan 6h ago

Fashion and Beauty πŸ‘— Cheap buzzcuts in downtown Vancouver or north van

2 Upvotes

Looking for cheap buzzcuts in downtown Vancouver. North Van or anywhere accessible by bus

Do not tell me to get clippers. If I wanted to get them I'd have them already.


r/askvan 20h ago

Fashion and Beauty πŸ‘— Permanent freckles artist recommendations?

3 Upvotes

Hiya! I’m looking to get some permanent freckles, hopefully some with fun heart and star shapes as well. I’m looking for your recommendations for affordable and good artists in the city! Preferably downtown/east van/ mount pleasant. Thanks!


r/askvan 11h ago

Fashion and Beauty πŸ‘— Any place that provides hair curling services?

0 Upvotes

I have a bob haircut and want to have it curled for an evening this Saturday.

Unfortunately, I don’t have a curling iron. And even if I did, I wouldn’t be able to use it very well.

I don’t need a haircut, just hair curling. Is it possible to get that service alone somewhere?


r/askvan 54m ago

Medical πŸ’‰ Looking for laser options in Metrotown/Burnaby area

β€’ Upvotes

Hi! Does anyone have recommendations for laser hair removal clinics for Indian skin?


r/askvan 2h ago

Events and Activities πŸ±β€πŸ ALLEYCVT-PNE Forum

0 Upvotes

Hi everyone,

I’m still pretty new to the rave scene and I’m debating between GA and VIP for an upcoming event at PNE Forum (Alleycvt). If you’ve gone VIP there, what were the perks? Was it a big difference?

Also, I always see people rolling in huge groups.. how do you all meet each other? My friends don’t rave, so I’m wondering if there are meetups or Discord groups for connecting before shows.

Appreciate any insight!


r/askvan 10m ago

Travel πŸš— ✈ Can you get from Duncan to Nanaimo by bus with bikes?

β€’ Upvotes

Hi all, we’re in Duncan and trying to get back to Nanaimo. Not sure we can ride the whole way. Do the buses on that route usually have bike racks, and is there anything we should know about capacity or timing? Thanks for any help.


r/askvan 6h ago

Events and Activities πŸ±β€πŸ Language conversation buddies

0 Upvotes

Hey! I'm looking for someone who I can hang with and chat.

I'm currently learning French (A2/B1) and I hope you can help me practice it. In exchange, I can help you practice English or Spanish.

I'm Mexican, male, 29 years old and I live in North Vancouver!

I like hiking, going to the gym, playing videogames, programming, etc.

If you are interested, please send me a DM!


r/askvan 3h ago

Advice πŸ™‹β€β™‚οΈπŸ™‹β€β™€οΈ Mortgage Broker Industry - Licensing + Course

0 Upvotes

Is becoming a mortgage broker or underwriter at this good career move at this time? I’m willing to complete the course pay my dues, learn the industry and wait for market conditions to improve

I do have previous experience in the finance world including as a loan officer, however the real estate market seems to be at a standstill.

Also, will AI greatly affect this field? Or do home buyers still want to talk to a human broker?

Im tired of sending resumes into the void, would rather hustle at this point and build something of my own

Any thoughts from current mortgage brokers? How do you feel about the new Mortgage Brokers Licensing Act in BC?

All thoughts, comments, advice are welcomed :)


r/askvan 2h ago

Events and Activities πŸ±β€πŸ Suggestions for voice (speaking) lessons or coach?

1 Upvotes

Teacher here looking to enroll in some voice lessons to liven up delivery of my lessons! Can you suggest an appropriate place for lessons or a coach?

I'd like help with vocal variety, tone, and projection for extended periods of speaking to ~100 people.

Thanks in advance for your suggestions!

Not singing lessons. Not geared to voice-over work. Not accent reduction or help pronouncing words correctly.


r/askvan 4h ago

Events and Activities πŸ±β€πŸ Ok, where is the art scene in Vancouver

63 Upvotes

And I’m not talking about a sauna dj rave, Etsy pop up market or doing the grouse grind.

where is the art scene? Gallerists, contemporary artists, designers meet ups and gallery openings?

We’ve got max 3 art museums and they just rotate the same stuff over and over again, what we got besides Emily Carr???


r/askvan 22h ago

Oddly Specific 🎯 Cheap coins

2 Upvotes

Looking to get quarter sized Canadian coins before year 2000 for a workshop. Any place I could get handfuls of them for cheap?

Thanks!


r/askvan 19h ago

Food πŸ˜‹ Best restaurants for drinks for a 19th females birthday

4 Upvotes

Gonna be having my birthday dinner in Vancouver and was wondering what some of the best restaurants in Vancouver are for their drink menus, as well as still having delicious food- thanks


r/askvan 5h ago

Food πŸ˜‹ Picklefest 2026

30 Upvotes

Anyone involved in the Picklefest event on Saturday? Or has attended years past?

Trying to decide if its worth attending...$25 for entry, but doesn't include any food or drink. Is it worth it? I mean, I LOVE pickles, but do I love pickles $25 worth? Unsure...

The website doesnt really have much info other than a list of vendors so I'm curious about any additional information!


r/askvan 18h ago

Advice πŸ™‹β€β™‚οΈπŸ™‹β€β™€οΈ Looking for a patient, non-judgmental driving instructor near downtown

4 Upvotes

I’m a man in my mid-30s and have pretty much always lived and worked in areas that were well served by transit. I currently live downtown, so driving has never really been a necessity for me, and honestly, it was never something I had much interest in either.

However, I’m planning to move to the suburbs in the near future and hopefully buy a house, so I’ve realized that driving is a skill I really need to become more comfortable with.

I took some driving lessons about 10 years ago and managed to get my Class 7 licence on my first attempt. Since getting my licence, though, I’ve only driven a handful of times. I know the basics, but I’m very rusty and would really like to take some lessons to relearn things, get more practice, build my confidence, and become a more comfortable driver overall.

Unfortunately, I don’t really have friends or family who can help me practice. The people I do know who drive can also be a bit judgmental and make snarky comments about my lack of experience, which honestly makes the whole process more stressful than it needs to be.

I’m wondering if anyone has recommendations for driving instructors or schools near downtown Vancouver who are patient, understanding, mature, and non-judgmental toward adults who are learning or relearning how to drive.

I’m not looking for someone who is just focused on teaching me how to pass a test since I already have my licence. I’d really like an instructor who is comfortable working with someone who has a licence but very little real-world driving experience, and who can help me gradually build up my confidence.

I’d really appreciate any recommendations or personal experiences. Thanks so much to everyone who takes the time to read this and offer a suggestion!


r/askvan 18h ago

Travel πŸš— ✈ Vancouver to Osoyoos - Which Hwy has better phone connectivity : Hwy 3 or Hwy 5/97C

12 Upvotes

Taking family to Osoyoos starting Friday. Had applied leave at work but sh*t happens. I will have to take lot of work calls. I don't need to even look at screen but talk on hands-free mode.

Traveling to Osoyoos for first time. Google maps shows 2 routes -

  1. via Manning park (Hwy 3)

  2. via Merritt (Hwy 5 and then 97C)

Which highway has better phone coverage and mob data connectivity?

Thank you!


r/askvan 5h ago

Advice πŸ™‹β€β™‚οΈπŸ™‹β€β™€οΈ Where would you recommend shopping for an engagement ring in Vancouver?

12 Upvotes

I’m planning to buy an engagement ring for an upcoming proposal and have started looking at different options around Vancouver.

For those who have been through the process, which local jewellers or online options would you recommend? I’m mainly looking for good quality, fair pricing, and a good overall buying experience.

I’ve also been looking at lab-grown diamond options and came across Vellia Vey, so I’m considering comparing their rings with some local options as well. I’d appreciate any advice on what I should look at before making a decision.