If you take a trip out to Richmond’s Ozone make time for The Holland Heineken House.  Hosted by the Dutch Olympic Committee, this 5,000 square meters in the Minoru Area is right beside the Richmond Olympic Oval, home of the Dutch favourite, speed skating.

At  night check out the medal ceremonies held for Dutch athletes, listen to live Dutch entertainent and DJ’s, and if you have smartly booked ahead, or care to take your chances and wait for a cancellation, you can dine at the more formal Lodge Restaurant, upstairs. 

 Downstairs there is more casual fare – sandwiches, burgers and dutch favorites such hotch potch, a combo of mashed potatoes and sauerkrate topped with bacon bits and sausage,  and deep fried beef stew which is much like a creamy beef dish coated in breadcrumb.  I know it sounds a bit disgusting, but it’s rather delicious.

Multiple big screens and lots of seating, of course along with Heineken beer, make this place a rather happening spot.  You can also try your luck at computer simulated snow boarding, sit in a bobsled or try out synthesized speed skating.  There’s also some tastful and funky clothing, so bring some cash along.