Mondays
Granville Street Pub Crawl
A short wander around the entertainment district of Vancouver will bring you to a trio of pubs, all within easy stumbling distance. Nothing but good times. The night culminates at the infamous Roxy Night Club where Joe's Garage will be kicking the 1980s rock jams. No cover charges, the rest is up to you.
The tour starts at 8:30pm at HI-Central and ends when you see fit.
Tuesdays
Erik's Tour - Lynn Canyon
Started in 1995, Erik's Tour is described in the Lonely Planet as 'legendary'. Become one of the 15,000 guests who have toured the city with Erik, enjoying the metropolitan sites and the local wilderness. It's a full-day walking tour to places you just won't see on your own. Join the delightful and enthusiastic Erik for the tour that is unquestionably the best bargain around.
The tour starts at 8:45am at HI-Downtown and lasts about 9 hours. It costs $12.50 which covers all your transportation.
Note: Erik's Tour runs from mid April until the 2nd week of November.
Read more about Erik here >>
Yuk Yuk's Comedy Night
If you like to laugh, this night is for you. Join the group for free entry to Yuk Yuk's Crash and Burn Night, showing off either new and untested comedians, or funny people with new material seeking both your laughter and pity. There is a professional host and a headliner, so you will always leave happy. And hey, it's free.
The group meets at 7:30pm at HI-Central. The show wraps up at 10:30pm.
Wednesdays
Granville Island Market and Brewery Tour
Experience the culture, food and history of Granville Island. An eclectic array of artists, buskers, green grocers, casual eateries, craft vendors, ethnic food sellers, importers, sweet stands, florists, fishmongers, butchers, bakers & candlestick makers. Then take a tour of the Granville Island Brewery and sample some of B.C.'s best beer.
The tour starts at 11:45am at HI-Downtown and lasts about 2 hours. The cost of the tour is $3.50 for the ferry ride ($1.75 each way). The brewery tour is an additional 45 minutes, is completely optional, and is $9.75 (student discounts available).
Pub Night
Our friends at Doolin's, Johnnie Fox's, The Two Parrots and The Forum will host an evening of drinking. You can't lose. No cover, but you buy your own drinks.
Meet the group at 8:30pm at HI-Central. The night last as long as you like.
Thursdays
Ice Skating
Enjoy the great Cancadian pasttime of strapping blades to your feet and gliding around on the frozen water. Or make like Bambi and be lovably clumsy.
Meet the group at 11:45am at HI-Downtown. Skating lasts 90 minutes. It costs $3 to skate and $3 to rent skates, so if you have your own skates, you're halfway there.
Dinner Night at HI-Downtown
Our chef Andrew will be cooking up simple healthy meals for your consumption! If you'd like to help cook and maybe learn a thing or two about his methods, Andrew will be happy to educate and deligate. If you just want to chat and eat, you can do that too. After the eating, you even get help with the clean up!
Meet the group at 6pm at HI-Downtown. Check the activities board for the menu, as it varies each week. The cost is $5. You are welcome to bring beer or wine to compliment the meal.
Fridays
Erik's Tour - Capilano Canyon
Erik's second tour has no overlap to his first. Taking a different route, you'll be guided up the the Cleveland Dam and down through Capilano Canyon to the Capilano Suspension Bridge. You'll see tall, old Douglas fir trees, a salmon spawning ladder and get a view over the gorge from the canopy walks. It's a full day of exploration that will not only thrill you, but will save you money on admission to the Suspension Bridge.
The tour starts at 8:45am at HI-Downtown and lasts about nine hours. The tour costs $33 which covers admission to the Suspension Bridge and all transportation.
Note: Erik's Tour runs from mid April until the 2nd week of November.
Read more about Erik here >>
Club Night What if we could get you free cover to The Bourbon and Shine? And what if I told you it was on a Friday night? And all you would have to do is sign up and then meet in the lobby of HI-Vancouver Central and then walk down to the spots with our volunteer? Well, that's what we're telling you. It's a really good deal!
The group meets at 8:30pm at HI-Central.
Saturdays
Karin's Chinatown & Main Street Mural Tour
As part of the Vancouver's 125th anniversary, artists were invited to submit mural ideas "that offer new perspectives on Vancouver and represent a range of Vancouver's diverse cultural communities, artistic practices and neighbourhoods." And now we have a local guide to show off the finished products to you! Join Karin for a walk around and see some of the great art the walls are wearing these days. There are also stops at a Chinese Bakery and some local beer sampling to be done.
The tour lasts 2.5 hours and is free, but you will need some money if you'd like to get some baked goods or beer.
Club Crawl
We've got a deal for you! Entry to 4 clubs and a drink at each club for just $30. Buy your ticket at the front desk and then join the Vancouver Club Crawl at The Forum at 7:30pm. There will be a big group of people touring The Forum, Joe's Apartment, Joseph Richard's Boutique Nightclub and Au Bar with you. The group will get VIP entry and a free hgihball. This is a very good way to meet people and enjoy the Vancovuer nightlife while avoinding the lineups that can make club crawling by yourself so much less fun.