ChonQing is a nice little Szechuan restaurant in Vancouver, offering a variety of Chinese dishes for both lunch and dinner. The Commercial Dr. location is walking distance from the SkyTrain station and is the largest location. The other Vancouver location on Robson St. is the smallest but probably the best location for accessibility and the Burnaby restaurant is across the street from Metrotown Mall on Kingsway.
Cost
The price for lunch was a bit expensive around $9 per plate but the portions were enough to fill you for sure.
Contact Information
4909 Kingsway
Burnaby, BC V5H 2E5, Canada
(604) 558-0101
11:00am - 10:30pm
2808 Commercial Drive
Vancouver, BC V5N 4C6, Canada
(604) 254-7434
10:00am - 10:00pm
1260 Robson Street
Vancouver, BC V6E 1C2, Canada
(604) 568-0303
11:30am - 10:30pm
Thoughts
It is only assumed that all the locations are similar in décor and taste as the Commercial Dr. restaurant. Overall it is a nice restaurant, the food was good the décor looked to be recently updated and looked very modern. The service was not what I was used to, not that the people were rude but other than taking the order and delivering the food we did not see the staff. Maybe this is part of the atmosphere they are trying to create. The price was a bit high but the portions were huge. I would definitely visit again given the opportunity.
Website
http://cqrestaurant.com/
Tuesday 26 February 2013
Monday 18 February 2013
Departure Bay Beach: Nanaimo
Located right in the middle of Nanaimo is Departure Bay. The constant ferry and float plane traffic gives visitors something to watch for while visiting this beautiful spot. Great views of the west side of Piper's Lagoon and the north end of Newcastle Island. A couple of restaurants and a kids park are here as well.
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| Departure Bay Beach in Nanaimo |
Newcastle Island, ferries, birds and float planes are just some of many sights that can be found down on the beach at Departure Bay.
Wildlife:
Birds and if you are lucky some deer of even marine life that may have happened in to the bay.
Visit-ability:
Nice spot for a picnic or a quick swim during the warm summer days especially if you are staying in the area and only have a couple of hours.
Thoughts:
The beach itself is quite rocky, but during the summers there is an area that is bouyed off for swimming and the logs are moved around for "privacy" areas along the beach. Across the street area ocuple of restaurants and a gas station with a convenience store so that you can get some snacks or food if you did not bring lunch or dinner along with you. At the end of the beach there is a kids play park run by the Kinsmen. If in the area it is a good spot for an afternoon but if you are driving the beaches a few kilometres up the road in Parksville are much better.
Rating:
4/10
BC Ferries - Queen of Cowichan
We took this ferry on the Horseshoe Bay to Duke Point route. It is the older model that is still being used. Unfortunately it allows for more people than there is seating for and is difficult to find enough seats together for a family. The restaurant serves some White Spot Triple-O's hot food, sandwiches and deserts and there is a cafe as well serving some cold food, coffee and tea. The children's play area had a slide and a couple of car type things with steering wheels. there was an arcade with some newer games but each one was $1 per play. A gift shop also sold some B.C. related things and your usual magazines and chocolate bars.
I am not a big fan of these older ferries, especially after being on the new ones with plenty of seating space. If at all possible I would definitely recommend checking the boats on the route you are taking to see if you can get on one of those.
I am not a big fan of these older ferries, especially after being on the new ones with plenty of seating space. If at all possible I would definitely recommend checking the boats on the route you are taking to see if you can get on one of those.
Tuesday 12 February 2013
Othello Tunnels
A line of tunnels were built through the Coquihalla Gorge which are known now as the Othello Tunnels. There are spectacular viewing opportunities available on the trail, through the tunnels and on the bridges. The Coquihalla Canyon park highlights the Kettle Valley Railway that passes through the canyon and 5 tunnels which were built in 1914.
View:
Great views of the Coquihalla River and some fantastic spots for photos in and around the tunnels.
Wildlife:
Not much along the trail althouggh you may get lucky and see a black bear.
Time:
About 40 min to the end of the tunnels and back.
Visit-ability:
Good spot to stop and stretch your legs or if you are in the Hope area to stop in for part of the day.
Website:
http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks/explore/parkpgs/coquihalla_cyn/
Open:
Spring to Fall, closed for Winter
Thoughts:
I like this quick little stop to see a part of Canadian history and nice quick walk through nature. Just outside of Hope makes it easy and fast to get to and the trail is easy to walk on. The tunnels took about 10 minutes to get to the first one and the whole trip is about 40 minutes with stops for pictures and to enjoy some of the scenery.
Rating:
7/10
View:
Great views of the Coquihalla River and some fantastic spots for photos in and around the tunnels.
Wildlife:
Not much along the trail althouggh you may get lucky and see a black bear.
Time:
About 40 min to the end of the tunnels and back.
Visit-ability:
Good spot to stop and stretch your legs or if you are in the Hope area to stop in for part of the day.
Website:
http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks/explore/parkpgs/coquihalla_cyn/
Open:
Spring to Fall, closed for Winter
Thoughts:
I like this quick little stop to see a part of Canadian history and nice quick walk through nature. Just outside of Hope makes it easy and fast to get to and the trail is easy to walk on. The tunnels took about 10 minutes to get to the first one and the whole trip is about 40 minutes with stops for pictures and to enjoy some of the scenery.
Rating:
7/10
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