Recent Blog Posts by Ryan Bird

Happy Chinese New Year, Year of the Dragon

Happy Chinese New Year, Year of the Dragon which starts on January 23, 2012 and ends 15 days later on the full moon.  This year the news years parade in Vancouver is on Sunday January 29th, 2012 in Chinatown downtown and starts at 12 noon. The new years parade starts at the Millennium gate on Pender street and then the parade will head east on Pender Street all the way down to Gore Street. ...

J. Crew is coming to Robson Street in downtown Vancouver

Hi if you like to shop at J. Crew in the United States well you are in luck as they are opening very soon on Robson street in downtown Vancouver.  J. Crew is a famous clothing store that started in New York City opening a store at the South street seaport (Lower Manhattan)  in 1989 and now has stores all over the United States.  J. Crew has just ...

West End Condo 1045 Haro Street City View Vancouver

Come take a look at this 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom West End condo at 1045 Haro Street.  This condo is 818 square feet and has a south facing patio, new elevators, rooftop terrace, building caretaker, bike room. This West End condo is in a great location and is close to restaurants, Robson Street shopping, Starbucks, transit, IGA Marketplace and all downtown Vancouver has to offer.  Call ...

New Listing Yaletown 1295 Richards Street at the Oscar

Here is a new listing for you in Yaletown at 503-1295 Richards Street. This studio is 475 square feet or so and the Oscar is located close to Starbucks, Choices Market grocery store, JJ Bean coffee, David Lam park, Emery Barnes park and numerous bars, restaurants and trendy shops in Yaletown.  MLS # V901599 asking price is $310,000 and this condo includes 1 storage locker but no ...

New Listing in Marpole 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom condo

West side living just east of Granville Street in Marpole, South Vancouver at West 73rd Ave,  Neat and tidy, top floor, 2 level, 2 large bedrooms, 1 bathroom condo, large dining room and living room area that includes a top floor balcony looking out towards the park.  This condo is in a great location, close to shopping and restaurants in Marpole, bus service to downtown Vancouver, UBC, Richmond ...

Mount Pleasant Great Northern Way 1 bedroom condo

Here is a new listing located at 756 Great Northern Way, just east of Main Street in the Mount Pleasant area of East Vancouver.  MLS # V881133, $268,000 1 bed, 1 bath, renovated kitchen and a great sunny balcony that faces south.  This condo is located in a great area of Mount Pleasant, close to Starbucks, Main Street, Vancouver Public Library, Kingsgate mall at the corner of Broadway and ...

Fashion Statement or a Fashion Faux Pas ?

Is this a Fashion Statement or a Fashion Faux Pas ?  what do you think ?  The shoes are very sleek and stylish but do they match the pants and the socks that is the big question ?  Interesting debate for sure.  One great TV show is TLC's What Not To Wear, they provide an in-depth analysis of a person's clothes and style and then offer a complete makeover.  If ...

illuminate Yaletown Downtown Vancouver Hamilton / Mainland Street

  Here are a few pictures from illuminate Yaletown a winter party in Yaletown that featured contemporary light art on Hamilton Street and Mainland Street. This winter party was held on Friday February 11th and Saturday February 12th, 2011 from 5:59 pm to 10:30 pm each day.  Ryan Bird Century 21 In Town Realty www.ryanbird.ca Vancouver / Yaletown Real Estate also head to ...

Kingyo Japanese Restaurant on Denman Street West End

Well if you are looking for a great Japanese restaurant on Denman street in the West End of downtown Vancouver why not head to Kingyo.  Kingo is located at 871 Denman Street right across the street from the West End Community Centre and very close to Robson Street.  Here are a couple pictures from a recent lunch at Kingyo. for further info head to www.kingyo-izakaya.com Kingyo has great ...

Robson Square Ice Rink reopens for skating

The Robson Square Ice skating rink has reopened for skating once again in downtown Vancouver.  The Robson rink was a very popular place during the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics.  Here are a few pictures of the rink and they say the rink will be open until the end of February 2011.  Head to the Robson Square UBC web site for more info at : http://robsonsquare.ubc.ca/ Robson Square ...

Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver / Festival of Trees

Well if you like Christmas Trees head down to the Four Seasons Hotel in downtown Vancouver on Howe Street at West Georgia and take a look at the Annual Festival of Trees.  This yearly event raises money for BC Childrens Hospital Foundation.  The Christmas Trees are in located in the Four Seasons Hotel and are also located in the hallway at the Pacific Centre Shopping Mall. Here are a ...

St. Paul's Hospital Burrard Street Vancouver Lights of Hope

Well it is that time of year again as last night the Lights of hope at St. Paul Hospital were turned on around 7pm on Burrard Street in downtown Vancouver. This is a annual fund raising event for St. Paul's Hospital, if you want to donate or want further info goto http://www.helpstpauls.com/lights-of-hope Here are a few pictures from last nights fireworks show.     Ryan ...

The Rogers Santa Claus Parade downtown Vancouver

Well it is almost that time of year again for the Seventh Annual Rogers Santa Claus Parade in downtown Vancouver on Sunday December 5th, 2010 at 1pm.  The parade will start on West Georgia Street at Broughton Street  and go east on West Georgia and then turns south onto Howe Street and ends at Davie Street and Howe Street.  Goto the Rogers Santa Claus Parade Web Site at http://rogerssantaclausparade.com ...

Lights Of Hope / St Paul's Hospital

As I was walking on Burrard Street in downtown Vancouver I noticed that the Christmas Lights at St Paul's Hospital are almost ready.  The Lights of Hope will be turned on at 6:30 pm on Thursday November 25th, 2010 and the location is on Burrard Street at Helmcken. Every years St Paul's Hospital decorates the front of the hospital on Burrard street to raise money for the hospital ...

Fairmont Pacific Rim Estates 2 bedroom 3 bathroom condo

Absolutely Magnificent View of Coal Harbour, Stanley Park & Mountains from this prime location in the Fairmont Pacific Rim Estates.  World Class living in luxurious spacious home.  Spectacular detail throughout & featuring a Boffi Italian Kitchen, Meile Sub -Zero appliances, 5 burner gas cooktop, 2 ovens, cappuccino machine, wine fridge, electric fireplace, marble lined spa bathrooms, ...

Vancouver International Jazz Festival

Well summer is here again in Vancouver and that means the Vancouver International Jazz Festival has started and runs from June 25th to July 4th, 2010. Goto the web site www.coastaljazz.ca to learn more about the upcoming Jazz in Vancouver.     Water Street in Gastown Next weekend the Jazz festival will be at the Roundhouse and David Lam Park in Yaletown.  If ...

West End 1 Bedroom Condo Cardero Street at Davie

New listing in the Heart of the West End at 1188 Cardero Street .  This is a large 1 bedroom 1 bathroom condo right beside Safeway on Davie Street.  Close to London Drugs, Starbucks and English Bay, Stanley Park and the seawall.  Enjoy your Vancouver summer on your own private deck. $389,900 MLS # V839152  Call today for a showing   ...

Celebration of Light 2010 Fireworks at English Bay July 24th

Well every year in Vancouver it seems that the Celebration of Light Fireworks festival at English Bay is in jeopardy due to financing issues but it will run again this summer.  This year will mark the 20th anniversary of the festival that will run 4 nights starting on Wednesday July 21st, Saturday July 24th, Wednesday July 28th and will wrap up on Saturday July 31st. Head ...

NHL Stanley Cup starts tonight Blackhawks vs Flyers

Well at last the Stanley Cup hockey playoffs are here with game one starting tonight at the United Center with the Chicago Blackhawks hosting the Philadelphia Flyers at 7:30pm Eastern 4:30 pm Pacific on CBC or NBC.  Go to this CBC article if you want to read more about this exciting matchup at http://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/stanleycup/Stanleycupfinal/story/2010/05/29/sp-nhl-flyers-blackhawks-game1-preview.html ...

West End Condo 1 bedroom 1 bathroom 1157 Nelson Street

Beautiful 1 bedroom 1 bathroom West End condo that includes a wood burning fireplace, insuite laundry and a large south facing patio. This condo has been recently updated with a new kitchen that includes granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, chilean cherry flooring and a new bathroom. Great central location close to shopping,transit, parks, restaurants, Robson and Davie Street. Numerous ...

Vancouver Canucks Playoff hockey starts tonight

Well the Vancouver Canucks playoff hockey starts tonight at 7pm at GM Place vs the LA Kings.  The game starts at 7pm and is on the CBC in HD. Head to the CBC web site to read more about the Vancouver Canucks and the LA Kings at http://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/stanleycup/W3vW6/story/2010/04/11/sp-canucks-kings-playoffs.html   Go Canucks Go Ryan Bird Century 21 In Town Realty Vancouver ...

Vancouver 2010 Paralympic Games start today

Well today is Friday March 12th and the Vancouver 2010 Paralympic Games start today in Vancouver.  The opening ceremonies start at 6pm and are being broadcast on CTV Vancouver at 6pm Pacific and are being re-played at 2pm Pacific on CTV.  Head to the Vancouver Paralympic website to read more about the upcoming games at http://www.vancouver2010.com/paralympic-games The Paralympic games run ...

Paralympic Games Vancouver 2010

Well the 2010 Winter Olympics are over in Vancouver but we are only 3 days away until the Paralympic Games 2010 start in Vancouver.  Goto the Paralympic Games web site at http://www.vancouver2010.com/paralympic-games and you can see what the games are all about.  The Paralympic Winter games start on Friday March 12th and run until Sunday March 21st in Vancouver and Whistler.  Also the ...

Two Bedroom Two Bathroom West End Condo New Listing

 Kitchen  Living Room Lobby  Fireplace   Come take a look at this beautiful West End top floor 2 bedroom 2 bathroom that is on Nelson Street across the street from Lord Roberts School and Nelson Park.  This condo is close to shopping, restaurants, schools, transit and parks. Call for your private showing.  $499,900 V812729 MLS number Ryan ...

Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics just 1 day away

 The Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics start in 1 day The Omega Olympic Time Clock on West Georgia Street.   No stopping / No Parking on so many street in and around downtown Vancouver.  Yes the Winter Olympics are starting in 1 day and we have Cherry Blossoms.    Lots and lots of GM vehicles around Vancouver as they are a large Olympic Sponsor for the ...