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Hidden Gems: Date spots for lovers or friends
October 20, 2022By: Ritu Mehra, SFU Student Par-Tee Putt on Smithe St. Location: 670 Smithe St., Vancouver When it comes to planning a date, I’m a big fan of eating while doing fun activities. Par-Tee Putt, the first indoor mini golf bar in Vancouver that just opened its doors, is a great place to do that. With nostalgic music, yummy food, and 18 themed holes (some of which are Vancouver landmark-themed), you don’t even need to know what a golf club is to have a good time. Plus, there’s lots of cute photo-ops. Book Warehouse Locations: Broadway St. & Ash St. /…
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Hunker down for the winter with these five independent bookstores
November 27, 2020By: Kimia Mansouri, SFU Student Editor’s note: MacLeod’s Books is facing having to downsize 75% of their stock, despite having been at their current location since 1982. More information can be found in this Georgia Straight article discussing the matter. If…
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Upstart & Crow is a love letter to the ways independent bookstores create conversation
September 27, 2020By: Kelly Chia, Peak Associate Found within the thriving arts scene of Granville Island, Upstart & Crow was built with community and a love of literacy in mind. The first word that comes to mind upon entering the bookstore is…
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