Northward Walk
![Roots Cafe](https://justinbelanger.com/adjustin_in_bc/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/2017-01-21_11-54-07_969-300x169.jpg)
Roots Cafe
![One heckuva brunch!](https://justinbelanger.com/adjustin_in_bc/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/2017-01-21_12-06-44_193-300x169.jpg)
One heckuva brunch!
I stopped for brunch at Roots Cafe in Vancouver. The menu didn’t really impress me, until I noticed they were offering Belgian waffles as a special dish. I ordered some and, oh, they were so good! The sweet and fluffy waffles, along with a cup of hot coffee, were totally satisfying. I do enjoy some decadent dishes, but I mostly just enjoy accompanying food with strong coffee. That’s why I practice the Swedish tradition of fika–coffee and a sweet snack at 0900 and 1500 o’clock–on most days.
While fueling up, I checked my phone for parks in Vancouver, and found Queen Elizabeth Park north of the cafe. Quite a bit of walking later, and I reached the park. It was tranquil, and fairly large, too. There was also a nature conservatory in the middle of the park, though I wasn’t able to see it. The views were spectacular, especially considering how deep in the city the park is!
![A grand view of Vancouver!](https://justinbelanger.com/adjustin_in_bc/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/2017-01-21_13-07-23_84-300x169.jpg)
A grand view of Vancouver!
![A garden in Queen Elizabeth Park](https://justinbelanger.com/adjustin_in_bc/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/2017-01-21_13-08-41_149-300x169.jpg)
A garden in Queen Elizabeth Park
![Vancouver City Hall, standing tall!](https://justinbelanger.com/adjustin_in_bc/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/2017-01-21_13-50-18_447-169x300.jpg)
Vancouver City Hall, standing tall!
![Me, outside City Hall](https://justinbelanger.com/adjustin_in_bc/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/2017-01-21_13-51-01_184-225x300.jpg)
Me, outside City Hall
It was almost time to head home, buuut… I had heard of a grocery store in Vancouver, called Whole Foods, that sells organic, vegetarian, and vegan food. I’d never even seen the place before, and I needed to buy some groceries anyways, so I figured, “Why not?”
As I stepped inside Whole Foods, my mouth dropped open. Aisle after aisle of organic, vegan, and vegetarian food just waiting for me to grab it all up! Everything was a little pricey, so I just closed my eyes as I went through the checkout. :pAll told, it was a nice way to spend a day. You know, each time I go back into Vancouver, I enjoy it more and more. Perhaps I’ll make plans to stay there more permanently…