After another successful year at the Barclay House it was? time to unwind and look back and celebrate our many accomplishments!? The entire crew enjoyed a fantastic evening out at The Parkside? Restaurant on Haro Street? and staff participated in a snowflake making content (CONGRATS to Art for capturing the top prize!)

2008 will surely be full of more great achievements and we can’t wait to see all our great guests visit again!? See you soon - and HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!!?

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On June 14th, the Barclay House hosted an onsite visit by one of our premier local travel partners - Tourism Vancouver!

Over 20 Consultants joined JJ and the staff in taking a first hand look at all the recent renovations we’ve made. Everyone enjoyed wine, cheese and even a surprise concert

Tourism Vancouver’s focus is on building exceptional customer relationships. Their primary customers are meeting planners, travel influencers, travel media and independent tourists. Tourism Vancouver is a business association representing approximately 1,050 members in tourism and related industries/activities.

For more details on services provided by Tourism Vancouver, check out their website here.

On Oct 3rd, 2007, The Vancouver Whitecaps will be hosting the L.A. Galaxy (David Beckham, Landon Donovan, Cobi James). This game promises to be a once in a lifetime opportunity. With requests from across North America and beyond, there will be a number of out of town visitors coming solely for this game.

Book your stay with the Barclay House - we have rooms still available (for now)!?

You can also check for ticket availability here.

For those travelling to Canada from other parts of the world, you’ll find that there is a certain buzz around the city these days.? As most of you know, HOCKEY is the king of all sport here and this year, our beloved Canucks are competing for the grand prize - THE STANLEY CUP!!?

All around town, you’ll find that people on the street, in restaurants, pubs etc are all excited by our chances this year.? Enjoy the vibe while your in town and if you can - check out a game!!

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Published: Friday, March 23, 2007

Day 1: For those who have stayed at the Barclay House over the past few weeks, you may have overheard our staff talking about an upcoming teambuilding event we have been planning to our sister property (THE HAIDAWAY) in beautiful Tofino, BC!

“The Haidaway” - Front View

“The Haidaway” - Backyard Sunset on Chesterman Beach

“The drive up starting at 5.30AM - yes, it was snowing!! Are we there yet?” A scenic 3.5 hour drive into Vancouver Island through Nanaimo and Port Alberni.

“The Arrival” Larry jumps for joy, then enjoys a ride on the famous Tofino surf!

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“The Haidaway Tour” Being accustomed (and spoiled) with the luxurious setting of the Barclay House, we were just as impressed with the amazingly tranquil and gorgeously West-Coast decorated Haidaway! With Chesterman Beach as our backyard and 4 separately rooms each lovingly decorated to provide us all with the peaceful retreat from busy city life.

“Hello Barclay House, this is JJ speaking….”

“Lunch at the Weigh West” - Can you spot the rainbow and bald eagle? Followed by a scenic boat tour!

“Back home for a delicious home cooked meal by Chef JJ - yuummmmm, steaks!!!”

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Day 2: Yesterday was a long fun filled day but we were ready for more fun and excitement. First, we enjoyed breakfast at The Middle Beach Lodge Resort (yummy ginger jam!), then off the beaten path to check out a crashed WWII plane.? Hey, where did Kim and Carey go???

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“Hello Barclay House, this is JJ speaking…”

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Then, we went on our ‘Hunter/Gatherer’ expedition to catch our own crab and oysters for dinner. Wow!

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Not only was it a memorable experience baiting our own crab traps (see the video here) and picking oysters, but the best part was having a private chef (Brian) cook up an absolutely memorable dining experience - crab sushi, oysters w/shrimp, black cod and of course, crab!! ….oooohhh yah, this is the life!

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Day 3 - Unbelievable. In a word, that describes our experience in Tofino. We had an incredible time and enjoyed each other’s company immensely, but now, it’s back to Vancouver and the Barclay House! JJ takes a moment to reflect on the way home.

Not before running into some minor car troubles on the way home. A quick top up on some fluids and we were back on our way.

JJ catches some rest on the ferry ride? home.

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The Haidaway in Tofino - our 4 bedroom vacation rental is available exclusively to Barclay House guests. For more details or to book your stay, please call 1-800-971-1351 or 604-605-1351 or email info@barclayhouse.com

Can you spot JJ? on this picture??

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Well, it’s a sunny, bright, and brisk Sunday afternoon here in Vancouver and I decided to take a stroll down to English Bay.? Just a 10 minute walk from the Barclay House and you can enjoy the fantastic seaside sunset? view at English Bay.?

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Coming back home now to the beautifully shaded Barclay House!

One of the great pleasures of heading up to Whistler/Blackcomb Mountain - aside from the world class skiing or snowboarding - is the beautiful? scenic drive along the Sea to Sky Highway.? Amazing? ocean views and luscious forest greens make this trip a must if you’re visiting here.

Here is a photo I took on my most recent trip up with a picture of me also on the mountains going snowboarding!

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As more and more people rely on the Internet as a travel resource in making informed decisions on things such as purchasing air tickets, booking accommodations and places to go, it is important to keep up to date on the latest (unbiased) reviews available from travellers like you.?

TripAdvisor.com has become a leading resource online for many travellers and the Barclay House is proud to host many guests who have posted wonderful reviews on their stay with us - we were rated the “Best Hotel on the Web 2003!” by? TripAdvisor.com? We are always extremely grateful for the wonderful comments about our staff, breakfasts and hospitality.? Anyhow, I wanted to share a few of the latest reviews with everyone and thanks to everyone who took the time to provide such glowing testimonials.

TripAdvisor Reviews - Barclay House In The West End Feed
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Our favourite place to stay in Vancouver
Thu, 04 Feb 2010 12:07:36 GMT
TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars<br/> <br/>From the moment we arrived at the Barclay House (late in the evening, after a long, bumpy flight from the UK), my partner and I knew we'd made a great choice of accommodation. We were given a...

Fantastic Accomodations in Vancouver-cental to everything
Wed, 06 Jan 2010 06:56:31 GMT
TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars<br/> <br/>My wife and I just returned from a long New Year's weekend spent at the Barclay House. We had a fantastic trip thanks to the staff and comfortable room at the Barclay House. JJ sat with us upon...

Excellent! Your home away from home but better!
Sat, 02 Jan 2010 21:33:36 GMT
TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars<br/> <br/>This home away from home was amazing. The beds are super comfortable. I hardly could leave to go sightseeing. I loved the gracious hospitality. Dennis and JJ are fantastic. You will be so happy you...

Comfortable and Welcoming
Tue, 29 Dec 2009 07:30:44 GMT
TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars<br/> <br/>The Barclay House would be worth the price and the visit if it merely delivered a warm atmosphere, a comfortable bed and a clean, functional environment - which it does. But when you add the sincere...

FANTASTIC, HOMELY, FRIENDLY, LUXURY AND CLOSE TO EVERYTHING.
Tue, 01 Dec 2009 13:58:16 GMT
TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars<br/> <br/>Me and My Partner stayed here for 8 days and this was such a friendly, homely place to stay. The home was just luxury and should be given 7 stars. We stayed in the Mountain Room and this was so...

What a wonderful B&B!
Sat, 07 Nov 2009 17:50:12 GMT
TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars<br/> <br/>We stayed at the Barclay house for 2 nights while in Vancouver to see the U2 concert. Everything about our stay was wondeful! The room was lovely (as well as the rest of the house), JJ and Dennis were...

The Barclay is a warm welcome to Vancouver.
Mon, 12 Oct 2009 01:11:03 GMT
TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars<br/> <br/>We were so lucky to have stayed at the Barclay B &B on our first trip to Vancouver. Absolutely every aspect of our stay there was perfect! With Denis's enthusiasm, professionalism and great...

ONE OF THE BEST B&B I HAVE STAYED IN
Tue, 06 Oct 2009 02:06:34 GMT
TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars<br/> <br/>Barclay house b&b is very clean, location is excellent. breakfast is different every dayand is fabulous . But i would say the best thing about the house is JJ the owner and Dennis one of his...

AMAZING, PERFECT LOCATION, FEELS LIKE HOME
Mon, 14 Sep 2009 06:36:53 GMT
TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars<br/> <br/>Dennis & JJ have outdone themselevs with their level of personalized service and expertise in this brilliant B & B. My husband and I came to holiday for 3 days, unwind & see the sights. It was...

Great location, great rooms, great personalities and great breakfast...
Thu, 20 Aug 2009 03:48:29 GMT
TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars<br/> <br/>From the outset, JJ was full of ideas and willing to help us have a great time in Vancouver -- asking great questions about what we wanted to see, dining, and showing us on the map the key spots. It...

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