Tips from Travellers

Deep Cove

February 25, 2007 | Tips from Travellers > North Vancouver, Kayaking & Canoeing
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I always tell visitors to head to Deep Cove. A quick 20 minute drive from downtown Vancouver to Deep Cove gets you into a small treasure trove of coastal life. Deep Cove is a small waterfront community in North Vancouver on Indian Arm, a remote-like fjord off Burrard Inlet.

Things to do include licking ice-cream, hiking the Baden-Powell trail,  throwing the frisbee or tossing the hacky-sack in Cates Park, sitting on the wharf, and going on a treasure hunt in the many local shops.

But the Great Find of Deep Cove is the kayaking. I rent a kayak from Deep Cove Canoe & Kayak and head out to explore the area on my own. I love paddling past the architecturally inspiring waterfront homes on my way to Raccoon Island, where I stop for a picnic lunch or dinner and a bit of exploring... and sometimes skinny dipping (as long as no one is around, which is usually the case).

While I haven't done it, you can continue down Indian Arm and turn an evening paddle into an overnight adventure. Perhaps this summer.

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Posted by Susan Rybar, Vancouver at 12:23 PM

Towering Giants

February 25, 2007 | Tips from Travellers > Port Alberni, Sightseeing Tours
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 Cathedral Grove, located in MacMillan Provical Park, is a must see when travelling to the Tofino area. It's about a 25 minute drive west of Parksville or about a 10 mintue drive east of Port Alberni and is located on either side of the Tofino Highway #4. Taking a walk on its trail system will leave you absolutely amazed at these towering Douglas-fir giants! 

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Posted by Tammy Rankin, St Albert at 11:11 AM

Sunset

February 25, 2007 | Tips from Travellers > Tofino, Beaches & Swimming

 This was just one of the many fantastic sunsets you will experience at Mackenzie Beach located just outside of Tofino. On a beautiful clear day,the spectical always draws a crowd to the beach with anticipation. Grab a comfy spot on a log and enjoy!!

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Posted by Tammy Rankin, St Albert at 10:50 AM

Kootenay Lake awakes

February 25, 2007 | Tips from Travellers > Nelson, Sightseeing Tours

Photo of Kootenay Lake on an early summer morning. 

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Posted by Guy Wassick, North Vancouver at 10:42 AM

Williamson Lake

February 25, 2007 | Tips from Travellers > Revelstoke, Beaches & Swimming

We swam and fished in this beautiful Lake everyday of our nine day camping trip.  The water was beautiful...right off the mountains!  Plus, there was a nice dock for fishing where our four-year-old caught her very first fish!  And the campground was perfect...friendly staff, clean washrooms, hot showers, boat rentals, mini-golf, vollyball and a great playground for the kids!  Not to mention the short drive to The Enchanted Forest.  We loved it here and definately will visit again with our three kids!

The Evans'

Rimbey, Alberta

 

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Posted by Teifion Evans, Rimbey at 10:09 AM

Amazing

February 24, 2007 | Tips from Travellers > Tofino, Beaches & Swimming

My family and I have been to Tofino twice now and its fast become one of our most favorite places to be. On this day, we decided to take advantage of the beautiful sunny day and head to Long Beach. The air was warm and the ocean was cool producing a mystical like fog from the waves rolling onto the beach. Absolutely amazing!!

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Posted by Tammy Rankin, St Albert at 09:01 PM

The Trip

February 24, 2007 | Tips from Travellers > Golden, Bear Watching
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My husband flew to calgary and rented a car to travel thru the mountains to visit my dad in Summerland BC..they lost my luggage at the airport and an hour into the drive a truck thru a rock thru the windshield of the rental car..kind of a rocky start(no pun intended)..BC has so many beautiful sites but the most memorable one was on the way back to calgary we stopped in Golden at a gorgeous bed and breakfast. the Alpenrose Lodge ....the owner suggested we go up kicking horse mountain in the gondola..the only problem was I am terrified of heights...I thought I could do it and got in and then went hysterical!!! but coming down I looked out in the horizon and WOW how gorgeous~!!! they had a bear refuge there and they had tours to tell us all about it and got up close and personal with the bear!! It was a very neat experience  

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Posted by Jan Kochan, Fergus at 05:45 PM

VANCOUVER ISLAND

February 24, 2007 | Tips from Travellers > Nanaimo, Sightseeing Tours
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I VISITED VANCOUVER ISLAND IN 2003, FOR THE FIRST TIME SINCE I WAS A CHILD.  NOW THAT I AM RETIRED I UNDERSTAND WHY PEOPLE WANT TO RETIRE THERE.  THE WHOLE VACATION WAS RELAXED AND THANKS TO THE VERY FRIENDLY PEOPLE MY RETIREMENT DREAM IS TO LIVE PERMENANTLY ON THE ISLAND.

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Posted by TED STUBBINGTON, OAKVILLE at 05:15 PM

Christmas near Victoria

February 24, 2007 | Tips from Travellers > Victoria, Parks
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Lost the spirit of Christmas? Check this out! 

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Posted by Peter Hartlieb, Calgary at 04:21 PM

Wild Play at Bungy Zone - Nanaimo

February 24, 2007 | Tips from Travellers > Nanaimo, Attractions
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Last October, I had the opportunity to visit the new Wild Play at Bungy Zone near Nanaimo on Vancouver Island.

Four of us tried the aerial Tree Course (or TreeGO park) in a superb Dougals Fir forest, closed to the Bungy Zone. 

To walk between the trees at 10 to 50 feet off the ground was a tremendous experience.

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Posted by Nicole Smith-MacGregor, Vancouver at 01:00 PM