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!!!! 

    

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!

 
 

“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!!!”

 
 

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???

 

“Hello Barclay House, this is JJ speaking…”

 

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

 

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!

 
 

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.

 

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??

 

Hi everyone, just thought I’d share some Valentine’s Day idea’s with you all
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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. 

 

 

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!

 

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.

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The Best B&B You'll Ever Stay At...
Fri, 18 Apr 2008 08:21:24 GMT
TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars<br/> <br/>My wife and I stayed at the Barclay House for the first 2 nights of our honeymoon. The owners of the Barclay House, J.J. and Rebecca, could not be any more accomodating. They directly attend to your...

Great hospitality
Wed, 16 Apr 2008 16:37:12 GMT
TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars<br/> <br/>One of the best bed and breakfasts we have ever stayed in. The attention to detail was outstanding. The rooms are beautifully furnished and the breakfasts are excellent. We would recommend the...

My 40th Birthday Celebration
Sun, 13 Apr 2008 22:30:03 GMT
TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars<br/> <br/>My partner gave me a surprise trip to Vancouver, Canada for my weeklong 40th Birthday celebration. We checked in at the Barclay House B&B the first few days and I wished we stayed there the whole week...

Barclay House is a must stay!!
Wed, 02 Jan 2008 21:57:40 GMT
TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars<br/> <br/>I know I should have done this sooner. In October my wife and I had the great fortune of staying at Barclay House in Vancouver. From the moment we walked in it was abundantly clear that a great deal...

Honeymoon at the Barclay House
Wed, 02 Jan 2008 20:33:33 GMT
TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars<br/> <br/>We spent the first portion of our honeymoon at the Barclay House in the Haidiway Suite. We loved it! The room was great, the location is close to everything in Vancouver. Our host Dennis directed us...<br/><br/><a href="http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g154943-d186162-m10920-r12270950-Barclay_House_In_The_West_End-Vancouver_British_Columbia.html"><img src="http://media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/media/photo-t/01/0a/13/6b/caption.jpg" alt="Barclay House"/>&nbsp;</a><a href="http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g154943-d186162-m10920-r12270950-Barclay_House_In_The_West_End-Vancouver_British_Columbia.html"><img src="http://media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/media/photo-t/01/0a/13/6c/caption.jpg" alt="Front Door"/>&nbsp;</a><a href="http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g154943-d186162-m10920-r12270950-Barclay_House_In_The_West_End-Vancouver_British_Columbia.html"><img src="http://media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/media/photo-t/01/0a/13/6d/caption.jpg" alt="Inside"/>&nbsp;</a><a href="http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g154943-d186162-m10920-r12270950-Barclay_House_In_The_West_End-Vancouver_British_Columbia.html"><img src="http://media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/media/photo-t/01/0a/13/6e/caption.jpg" alt="Breakfast"/>&nbsp;</a><a href="http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g154943-d186162-m10920-r12270950-Barclay_House_In_The_West_End-Vancouver_British_Columbia.html"><img src="http://media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/media/photo-t/01/0a/13/6f/caption.jpg" alt="Breakfast Starter"/>&nbsp;</a><a href="http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g154943-d186162-m10920-r12270950-Barclay_House_In_The_West_End-Vancouver_British_Columbia.html"><img src="http://media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/media/photo-t/01/0a/13/70/caption.jpg" alt="Haidiway Room"/>&nbsp;</a><a href="http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g154943-d186162-m10920-r12270950-Barclay_House_In_The_West_End-Vancouver_British_Columbia.html"><img src="http://media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/media/photo-t/01/0a/13/71/caption.jpg" alt="Our Room"/>&nbsp;</a><br/><a href="http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g154943-d186162-m10920-r12270950-Barclay_House_In_The_West_End-Vancouver_British_Columbia.html"><img src="http://media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/media/photo-t/01/0a/13/73/caption.jpg" alt="Common Area"/>&nbsp;</a><a href="http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g154943-d186162-m10920-r12270950-Barclay_House_In_The_West_End-Vancouver_British_Columbia.html"><img src="http://media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/media/photo-t/01/0a/13/75/caption.jpg" alt="Our Room-hearshaped tub!"/>&nbsp;</a>

Terrific Vancouver B & B
Wed, 12 Dec 2007 18:47:52 GMT
TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars<br/> <br/>Five of us (2 couples + one) stayed at Barclay House in the inhospitable Canadian winter and were kept warm, wonderfully fed and delighted with many thoughtful extras. The B & B is well-located for...

Can't wait to come back!
Mon, 10 Dec 2007 04:32:23 GMT
TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars<br/> <br/>There were two reasons why we loved our stay at the Barclay, location and service. The house is located in a nice, quiet neighborhood--but only a few blocks away from Robson Street. We loved going out...

Charming Hospitality
Sun, 04 Nov 2007 17:00:29 GMT
TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars<br/> <br/>We stayed in the Peak room. It was very private, airy, and filled with natural light. The room was well detailed - the amenities were all high quality and well thought out. There was a CD player with...

Great B & B
Wed, 10 Oct 2007 12:22:34 GMT
TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars<br/> <br/>Very nice B & B. You won't find a more helpful staff. Always interested in talking about what you are doing and where you are going. They live in the area and love to give advice. Plus... You...

Highly recommended
Sun, 16 Sep 2007 04:00:00 GMT
TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars<br/> <br/>Beatiful place with an excelent location and VERY friendly staff. It's placed at the heart of the west end, very close to shops, restaurants, Stanley park and beaches...Plus it only took us 15-20...<br/><br/><a href="http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g154943-d186162-m10920-r8722885-Barclay_House_In_The_West_End-Vancouver_British_Columbia.html"><img src="http://media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/media/photo-t/01/05/98/d2/peak-room.jpg" alt="Peak room"/>&nbsp;</a><a href="http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g154943-d186162-m10920-r8722885-Barclay_House_In_The_West_End-Vancouver_British_Columbia.html"><img src="http://media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/media/photo-t/01/05/98/d3/peak-room.jpg" alt="Peak room"/>&nbsp;</a><a href="http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g154943-d186162-m10920-r8722885-Barclay_House_In_The_West_End-Vancouver_British_Columbia.html"><img src="http://media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/media/photo-t/01/05/98/d4/peak-room.jpg" alt="Peak room"/>&nbsp;</a><a href="http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g154943-d186162-m10920-r8722885-Barclay_House_In_The_West_End-Vancouver_British_Columbia.html"><img src="http://media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/media/photo-t/01/05/98/d5/peak-room.jpg" alt="Peak room"/>&nbsp;</a><a href="http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g154943-d186162-m10920-r8722885-Barclay_House_In_The_West_End-Vancouver_British_Columbia.html"><img src="http://media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/media/photo-t/01/05/98/d6/living-room.jpg" alt="living room"/>&nbsp;</a><a href="http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g154943-d186162-m10920-r8722885-Barclay_House_In_The_West_End-Vancouver_British_Columbia.html"><img src="http://media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/media/photo-t/01/05/98/d7/main-entrance.jpg" alt="main entrance"/>&nbsp;</a>

 

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