Pamela Olmstead

Vancouver

Spotter since 2014

About me

About me
I’m a travel agent and tourism and travel student, born and raised in beautiful Vancouver, Canada. I’m passionate about good, local food and drink, being outdoors and spending time with my friends and family.

I love to travel and backpack and I recently spent three months living in Germany, learning the language and experiencing German culture. Here at home, I’m an administrator for several travel groups in Vancouver, focused on welcoming newcomers to the city, showing them around and helping them become established in this exciting, frenetic city.

I volunteer with a lot of organizations that promote environmental sustainability and awareness. I’m now living in the Mount Pleasant area, with my boyfriend and my son.

Why Vancouver?
I love to travel and see new places, and because Vancouver is my hometown, it’s always the one I’m running away from. But every time I leave and return home, I fall in love with this city over and over, more each time.

This city is a veritable gold mine of diversity. While it lacks the culture and bustle of bigger Canadian cities, like Montreal and Toronto, it makes up for it in its proximity to stunning natural landscapes. In less than an hour you can go from sandy beaches, to the North Shore mountains, to a dance club in Gastown.

It’s no exaggeration that Vancouverites love sports and fitness, and if you are keen you can kayak, rock climb, do yoga, ice skate, even standup paddle board to your heart’s content. But we make up for all that exercise with our obsession with extravagant food, local wine and craft beer. To me there is nowhere better for international food, seafood, farmers markets, and microbreweries.

Where can you find me online?
Couchsurfing
Wild Coast Traveler
Instagram

My spots (21)

The-Gluten-Free-Epicurean

The Gluten Free Epicurean – Pastries and cakes

"The Gluten Free Epicurean" is an adorable little bakery in Vancouver. My favorite are the vegan hand pies. I'm not a vegan. They are just that good!

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Restaurants

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Pamela

Olmstead

Dec 17, 2024
The-Narrow-Lounge

The Narrow Lounge – Look for the red light

"The Narrow Lounge" is the secret bar where my friends and I go to when we are pub crawling on Main Street Vancouver. Their martinis are well known.

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Bars
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Restaurants

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Pamela

Olmstead

Dec 17, 2024
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The Regional Assembly of Text – Stationery shop

"The Regional Assembly of Text" is a cute stationary shop in Vancouver, selling cards, notebooks, gifts, etc. I love the style of the shop.

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Shopping

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Pamela

Olmstead

Dec 17, 2024
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Lynn Canyon Park – Hiking and suspension bridge

"Lynn Canyon Park" is a good place to spend some time in nature in Vancouver. The trails are well maintained and clearly marked, and it's open year round.

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Relaxing

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Pamela

Olmstead

Dec 17, 2024
Find-and-Seek

Find and Seek – Puzzle adventure escape room

"Find and Seek" is my new favourite escape-the-room in Vancouver. It's a great activity for families, as the rooms are suitable for all ages and abilities.

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Relaxing

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Pamela

Olmstead

Dec 17, 2024
Reifel-Bird-Sanctuary

Reifel Bird Sanctuary – Great for bird lovers!

"Reifel Bird Sanctuary" is a great park to spend a day in Vancouver. My personal favorite are the tiny chickadees. I've heard they even have baby beavers.

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Relaxing

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Pamela

Olmstead

Dec 17, 2024
Dose-Espresso-Bar

Dose Espresso Bar – Unique, artisan coffee drinks

"Dose Espresso Bar" is an adorable coffee oasis in Vancouver. I often come alone & curl up in the window seat with one of their hipster magazines & a latte.

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Coffee & tea

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Pamela

Olmstead

Dec 17, 2024
Lynn-Peak

Lynn Peak – Back country hike with an amazing view

"Lynn Peak" is a great hiking spot in Vancouver if you are looking for a challenge. If you are prepared and in good shape the hike can be done in 4 hours.

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Relaxing

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Pamela

Olmstead

Dec 17, 2024

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