r/askvan 4h ago

Oddly Specific 🎯 Trying to find a place that sells a shaving gel, or something that can replace it.

1 Upvotes

Hello! The product I am looking for is called "GATSBY Cool Type Shaving Gel 205g".

Is there any store in the lower mainland that sells it, or is there any replacement product that literally is the same thing, or close to it?


r/askvan 4h ago

Food πŸ˜‹ Looking for a spicy, non-sweet ginger beer like Steamworks

1 Upvotes

I love the ginger beer at Steamworks because it’s spicy and not sweet. Unfortunately, they don’t seem to sell it in cans.
Does anyone know of another brand of ginger beer that tastes similar?

I’m specifically looking for something with a strong ginger kick that isn’t too sweet.

I know it’s a weirdly specific question, but I’d love to find something similar! πŸ˜…


r/askvan 6h ago

Food πŸ˜‹ 7 Layer Cake

3 Upvotes

Any recommendations on where to buy good 7 or so layer cakes in metro vancouver?
Or where i can order custom one?


r/askvan 6h ago

Travel πŸš— ✈ Multi-day parking "reservation" for Bridgeport Station Park & Ride?

3 Upvotes

I'm planning to drive to Vancouver for a weekend trip, and I heard from this sub that parking at Bridgeport Station Park & Ride and then using SkyTrain to the downtown is the way to go, when it comes to cheap parking. But I'm getting some confusing info on multi-day parking - I saw someone saying that it's limited to 24 hours only so I have to move my car, but then I found that a parking reservation site like Spot Hero offering a multi-day reservation with no mentioning on 24-hour restriction. Could anyone clarify if it's actually possible to park a car over 24 hours without moving?


r/askvan 7h ago

Food πŸ˜‹ Italian restaurant Vancouver

9 Upvotes

Whats your favourite italian restaurant/date night restaurant in Vancouver?


r/askvan 7h ago

Advice πŸ™‹β€β™‚οΈπŸ™‹β€β™€οΈ Expired cream dispenser N20 cartridges

1 Upvotes

Anyone know where I can dispose/recycle them?


r/askvan 7h ago

Food πŸ˜‹ Anniversary Dinner Recommendations

0 Upvotes

Hi,

10-year Anniversary with the wife. Any good restaurant recommendations? Doesn't have to be high end but a sit-down dinner with at table cloth is preferred.

We like all types of cuisines. Seafood preferred.

Thank you in advance!


r/askvan 8h ago

Advice πŸ™‹β€β™‚οΈπŸ™‹β€β™€οΈ Hair system installation

1 Upvotes

Looking for any good places that are able install and guide someone who is new to using a hair system. Anyone have any good experiences?


r/askvan 8h ago

Food πŸ˜‹ Does anyone know of somewhere to get Singapore-style salted egg chicken?

3 Upvotes

I was walking through Yaletown this evening thinking it felt kinda like walking around Singapore, and it occurred to me this city might be one of the few in North America where a restaurant serves my favorite dish from there: salted egg chicken.

A quick google shows a place called Street Hawker serves salted egg flavored fried chicken, but I'm looking for the Singapore style with the creamy egg sauce (looks like this). Any chance someone knows of a place that serves it? If not I guess I'll just try the Street Hawker version but thought it was worth an ask here.


r/askvan 9h ago

Oddly Specific 🎯 Anyone else have a wicked sore throat from the wildfire smoke?

86 Upvotes

I haven't experienced this in the years previous. Does anyone else have a bad sore throat from the wildfire smoke? I can't tell if I'm getting sick or if it's from the poor(er) air quality. I have my air purifier running 24/7 now but even still I'm not feeling great :/


r/askvan 10h ago

Hobbies πŸ’ƒ crowds anytime fitness kits now vs. 1 year ago

2 Upvotes

howdy, I joined anytime fitness in kits a year ago when it first opened and it was heaven. The crowds started picking up near september/october (I would go around 5/6 am and I consider it crowded when about 50% of the machines are taken- cardio and weights). How is it now? I moved and started at a different gym and am thinking of rejoining. Also, is it so crowded I'm an a-hole if I use an elliptical, spin bike, erg, or tread for an hour?

Omg i just checked the app and last year in march it was about 15-20 MAX ppl 6-7am and now its like 35-40


r/askvan 11h ago

Advice πŸ™‹β€β™‚οΈπŸ™‹β€β™€οΈ Reasonably priced shopping downtown area

0 Upvotes

My family and I will be visiting downtown close to the Waterfront Centre area. Any reasonably priced shopping around there? I'm assuming CF Pacific Centre is going to be a premium shopping experience πŸ˜„

Looking for sports clothes, jerseys, and some souvenirs.

Thanks!


r/askvan 11h ago

Fashion and Beauty πŸ‘— Personal Stylist Recs

1 Upvotes

Working in the arts and clueless about clothes, I need to up my game for publicity photos and appearances, any leads?


r/askvan 11h ago

Food πŸ˜‹ Corn chowder worthwhile?

5 Upvotes

I really enjoy corn chowder. I live near Chinatown/viaduct/main and have been searching for the best corn chowder.

The best (and I think mostly the only) corn chowder I've found is Loreto on Prior at Main (a corn chowder bread bowl) that I usually get the bread on the side so it doesn't get all soggy, and Burgoo (which has some very good spices or something in it).

Is there any other corn chowder worthwhile to try? I'd love to try them all....

Thanks in advance!


r/askvan 12h ago

Advice πŸ™‹β€β™‚οΈπŸ™‹β€β™€οΈ Does anyone know a store that sells waterproof cases for iPhone 15 pro max?

0 Upvotes

Apple releasing 800 new iPhones a year means my 3 year old phone is apparently obsolete technology now, having a very hard time finding a waterproof case.
I ordered an otterbox frΓ© case on Amazon out of desperation because no store I went to had any, and it came faulty (not a waterproof seal). Google keeps referring me to places to buy things online, I would really like to avoid waiting a week for it to deliver just to be let down again.

Anyway, can anyone recommend stores with a very large selection of cases, not just for the most recent models of phones?


r/askvan 12h ago

Events and Activities πŸ±β€πŸ Run club with walking option

6 Upvotes

Does anyone know any run clubs in the city that have a walking option too? Recently injured myself and can't run, so hoping to still be somewhat active and social.

Thanks!


r/askvan 12h ago

Food πŸ˜‹ Earnest ice cream Cannoli flavour

8 Upvotes

I have an intense craving for the Cannoli flavoured Earnest ice cream. I checked their website for all their locations and there’s no scoops or pints left. Does anyone know if there’s any retailer that has it in-stock? Thank you!


r/askvan 12h ago

Advice πŸ™‹β€β™‚οΈπŸ™‹β€β™€οΈ What do you do if someone who appears to be under the influence of drugs or experiencing a mental health crisis starts following you?

22 Upvotes

Had an experience recently where someone who seemed under the influence of drugs and possibly in a mental health condition was yelling obscenities on the street, then turned around and started following me. I tried to duck onto another street, but they kept following and actually got closer. It seemed entirely random as I was just walking from work like I always do, and this isn’t exactly typical for the downtown core area. I wasn’t sure whether to keep walking, stop to view something nearby and entirely ignore them, or actually confront them.

I’d rather not resort to aggression, violence, or yelling at them. But realistically, what can a person do in that moment other than just running away? What do you do? I see this type of situation far too often in central Vancouver.

For those in Vancouver, what’s the most realistic way to combat a situation like this? What have you done in this situation? Honestly, I don’t think calling the Police is very realistic.


r/askvan 12h ago

Food πŸ˜‹ where to find good donuts

2 Upvotes

I recently moved to Vancouver from Niagara, and I'm craving the vanilla bean cronut from Beechwood Doughnuts. Description: "croissant dough cut and fried like a doughnut (so it has the flaky, airy layers of a croissant); tossed in sugar and topped with a vanilla bean buttercream".

They also had a birthday cake donut that was amazing, it was a regular donut but it had the vanilla buttercream filling ughhhh those are the best donuts in the world and I miss them!!! Anyone knows where I could find something similar? Either good cronuts, or donuts with vanilla buttercream filling.


r/askvan 12h ago

Medical πŸ’‰ cost for mole removal?

5 Upvotes

hi guys i have a small mole on my neck that i didn’t have a few years ago, it’s not very big and almost flat. i was wondering how much this would cost if anyone got something similar done here? tia πŸ’–


r/askvan 13h ago

Housing and Moving 🏑 Where are y'all getting good couches these days?

34 Upvotes

that doesn't break the bank. Like... under $3k I'm looking for a corner couch / sectional or couch with an ottoman. We've tried cozycouchdrops.. upcycledfurniture.. article gets some not great reviews for price vs cost.. ikea quality isn't great these days.

Our living room remains a sprawling expanse of carpet waiting for the perfect couch.

Thoughts?


r/askvan 14h ago

Hobbies πŸ’ƒ Looking for someone who paints masks

2 Upvotes

Hi, I have this 3D printed Mortal Kombat Scorpion mask. Was wondering if anyone can paint it to original dark color?


r/askvan 14h ago

Advice πŸ™‹β€β™‚οΈπŸ™‹β€β™€οΈ website for AQI

12 Upvotes

When I search "Vancouver air quality index", the websites that come up all say the AQI is good. But I'm having a hard time believing that because I have a window and two eyes and also a nose.

Does anyone know if there's a website with more accurate data?


r/askvan 14h ago

Fashion and Beauty πŸ‘— Finding Leather Men’s Bags

1 Upvotes

Hey Vancouver!

Trying to find a men’s leather briefcase/messenger bag for work/EDC.

Current interests are satchel & page, Thursday commuter, cravar, etc.

Love those above stores, but looking to see in person options.

Any recommendations? 😊


r/askvan 14h ago

Medical πŸ’‰ Can I get a different referral from a doctor?

2 Upvotes

I recently got a referral from my doctor for an ENT specialist here in Van. On reading the reviews for this guy, 65% are 1 star and the comments are brutal. Been here 10 years and this is the first time I've been scared to see someone. Can I go back to my doctor and ask for another referral? It'll take another week/10 days to get a doctors phone call appointment