Crab Fishing In Ambleside Park, West Vancouver

written by John Chow on July 18, 2009

Many readers who follow me on Twitter will know that I recently moved from Richmond to West Vancouver. It’s been an interesting change because West Van is nothing like Richmond. We live in an area call Chartwell, high up on the hill with an amazing view of the Lion’s Gate Bridge, Stanley Park and downtown Vancouver.

Sarah and I have been spending the past week exploring the area (pretty easy to do when you live The Dot Com Lifestyle) and one of the things that grabbed our attention was crab fishing on the pier of Ambleside Park. I’ve never tried crabbing before but I figured it’ll be a great way to spend some time doing nothing. That’s what crab fishing really is after all – you think you’re doing something when 95% of the time, all you’re doing is nothing. And if you want to do nothing, crabbing is a pretty good way to do it. A bonus is Ambleside is a really nice waterfront park and a great place to watch the cruise ships sail in and out.

I was the best equipped crabber on the entire pier with the fanciest crab trap. This wasn’t done by choice. When we went shopping for a trap at Canadian Tire, all the normal traps were sold out and the only thing left was a really expensive deluxe crab trapper with a rope twice as thick as a normal trap. Hopefully, it will last the entire year of my fishing license.

There wasn’t many people at the park because it was a Friday afternoon and most were working. That meant more crab for us! We caught a total of seven crabs with the super trapper but only two were big enough to keep. Oh well, at least I caught enough for dinner and Sally had a really great time.

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Jeremy Lim July 18, 2009 at 12:11 am

Do you run, John? Should try the Seawall a little further down; one of my favourite places in the world.

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John Chow July 18, 2009 at 12:32 am: I don’t run, but I ride. But not on the seawall. I’ve hit people with my bike while riding on it.
Marketing Business Review July 20, 2009 at 9:03 pm: Thats an awesome place John. West Vancouver looks a very relaxing place. I wish I can go there sometime.

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Andrew - We Build Your Blog July 18, 2009 at 12:14 am

That’s the life style we all want, isn’t it?

Is the weather like that all the time in West Vancouver?

I am so jealous. here in the UK, it’s D-U-L-L rain most days!

When you going again, John. You need another 18 to get your investment back! lol

Andrew

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John Chow July 18, 2009 at 12:34 am

I may go again on Sunday and Monday. It was quite fun and relaxing sitting on the beach wondering if any crab fell into the trap. lol

Andrew - We Build Your Blog July 19, 2009 at 2:26 am

Hey John,

Thanks for the invite to download your free book.

Is that some tool or plugin you use to automatically invite me?

Thanks.

Andrew

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John Chow July 19, 2009 at 9:39 am

The plugin is call Optin Comments – http://www.johnchow.com/optincomments

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ZK @ Web Marketing Blog July 19, 2009 at 9:58 am

So you have calculated investment and return as well. Thats pretty cool.

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Robert Garza July 18, 2009 at 12:14 am

We can go fishing here in Dallas, but not crab fishing. That is pretty cool. How was the crab?

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John Chow July 18, 2009 at 12:37 am

It was pretty tasty!

Ben Pei July 18, 2009 at 2:06 am

Lol cooked in what style?

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John Chow July 18, 2009 at 4:28 pm: KL style, of course! Is there any other way to cook a crab?

Not John Chow July 18, 2009 at 12:44 am

It looks like you’ve found yourself a little piece of paradise!

Cher July 18, 2009 at 1:24 am

Ah John, Ambleside is so beautiful, you are very lucky. I used to work at Y.Franks over there about 10 years ago and I remember well the lovely lunch hours spent down by the water.

The contrast between Richmond (flat, flat-er, flat-est) and West Vancouver must be like a culture shock for you. Not to mention the absence of being buzzed by 747′s passing over.

Congratulations! This Surrey-ite is green with envy.

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John July 18, 2009 at 3:34 am

We can go fishing here in Dallas, but not crab fishing. That is pretty cool. How was the crab?

Make money July 18, 2009 at 4:01 am

That looks fun. Always find something to envy on your blog!

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The Bad Blogger July 18, 2009 at 4:46 am

Is really inspiring to see a dot com lifestyle, I mean this is what most people in the world wanted, getting out of rat race and enjoying every minute with your love one, is really great…

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EarningStep July 18, 2009 at 4:54 am

what a great place to spend a weekend. i wonder when i can be there and meet you john

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fas July 18, 2009 at 6:53 am

What about Dot Com Pho – Crab Fishing Edition?

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John Chow July 18, 2009 at 11:15 pm: That sounds like a great idea. However, I’m not sure if the rest of the Dot Com crew would want to buy a crab trap and license.

DA from FinanciallyEliteBlog.com July 18, 2009 at 7:41 am

Man, nice area. Really does look like i could do some leisure fishing there as well. Could see myself living in that area.

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Shanker Bakshi July 18, 2009 at 8:24 am

I like the expression on your face after throwing that Trap 01:29

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David Lithman July 18, 2009 at 8:26 am

Sounds like you have a potential side business in the making…

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James Hartje July 18, 2009 at 10:50 am

Glad to hear your busy internet lifestyle still allows for some relaxing time. Have a fun weekend John.

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Dean Saliba July 18, 2009 at 3:17 pm

If you ever visit England then you should try crabbing at place like Southend. Nothing like walking in freezing cold with rain smashing into your face.

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Chris Jacobson July 18, 2009 at 9:15 pm

Never tried crabbing before… looks like fun.

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Ghostwriter July 18, 2009 at 10:00 pm: What excellent way to spend a weekend. I’m jealous.

weblogian July 18, 2009 at 10:55 pm

Great and nice to know about it. Have fun John!

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Debo Hobo July 19, 2009 at 8:07 am

Oh WOW!!!! Now that really looks like a lot of fun. I’ve never been to Canada, but when I do now I know what I want to spend my time doing nothing doing.

ZK @ Web Marketing Blog July 19, 2009 at 9:26 am