For some people, the idea of a good day is the stereotypical lazy Sunday afternoon. Cuddling up with a good novel under an old oak tree is an absolute dream. For me, though, and countless others, there is an intense urge to feel an adrenaline rush. I feed off of excitement — sometimes, at least — so for those of you in the Vancouver area, I’m totally open to a few budget-minded venues where I can get that monkey off my back.


When I was younger, video games could provide that little bit of thrill. They still do, to a certain extent, but not quite as much as before. Personally, I enjoy racing games, but mostly only in the arcades where I actually have a set a pedals at my feet and a solid steering wheel in front of me. Shooting games are also fun, and as such, I’m very excited about the prospects of Red Steel for the upcoming Nintendo Wii.

It’s been a while since I’ve gone, but for a while, I was addicting to go karting at TBC Indoor Racing, located in Richmond BC. The rush of actually racing, but in a safe, controlled environment, is quite inviting. From what I hear, it is head and shoulders above the outdoor racing track found near the Richmond Auto Mall. The speed at TBC is thrilling, the course challenging, and the prices reasonable (for the most part. They usually have specials for $10 heats, which last about 7 minutes).

Lastly, as you recall, I went to Southern California last month. While there, I had the chance to visit Six Flags Magic Mountain (read more about that experience here). It’s regretable that we’re stuck with the same two coasters here in Vancouver, being restricted to the classic wooden coaster and now played corkscrew. When I build up some funds and find myself some time, I hope to go to Cedar Point in Sandusky, Ohio…voted the best roller coaster park in the world.

What about you? What do you do for thrills? Leave a comment below. Go on, I dare you.