Comments on: Repurposing Vancouver’s Icons–The Smilin’ Buddha Cabaret

By: Ryan Murphy

Ryan Murphy — Sat, 31 Aug 2019 14:27:11 +0000

Good place. Classic. Good to go back in history and remember the good times. honor the dedication and contribution to skateboarding history culture through the decades.

By: Jake

Jake — Sun, 04 Mar 2018 02:35:50 +0000

I knew better than to go into the Balmoral, Regent or Sunset hotels but the Smilin” Budha was hard to resist. I lived around there from 83 – 90 or so – barely survived some nights.

By: Judy Molnar

Judy Molnar — Sun, 12 Mar 2017 23:28:20 +0000

Anyone remember the doorman in the cage when you entered? Was very intimidating and named Igor I believe..Didn’t think twice about throwing you out with the door closed..lol..great memories..

By: Tim

Tim — Thu, 24 Apr 2014 16:52:56 +0000

Why is the tenant having to pay for the hydro upgrade, and not the landlord?

By: Glen A Mofford

Glen A Mofford — Sun, 20 Apr 2014 16:19:09 +0000

In the summer of 1983, while attending Simon Fraser University, I wondered off to visit some of the “seedy” downtown pubs on a sunny Saturday afternoon. After enjoying a few venues such as Number 5 Orange and a few beers in the Balmoral, I saw the Smilin’ Buddha sign and ventured inside. As my eyes adjusted to the dim light of the club I first notice the live band on stage, all aboriginals and some great music. I took a seat and had a good look around. I recall that the seating was like an old movie theatre and the place was half full with patrons having quite a good time. The place had character. I shared a bottle of sweet wine with a young woman beside me as she briefly filled me in on the history of the place. I’m glad I got to see it before it closed.

By: Jennifer Clay

Jennifer Clay — Sun, 20 Apr 2014 01:34:23 +0000

I think the neon sign is in the MOV neon exhibition?