March 09, 2011 | Tips from Travellers >
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We had a blast last weekend with a company called BC Powersports. They rented us a couple of ATV's and we took them to Harrison Lake. We had so much fun, and even saw a few eagles. We are going to go again soon, and they offered to take us out this summer to do some wakesurfing. I cannot wait!
November 03, 2009 | Tips from Travellers >
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I attended a conference in Victoria and used one of the local floatplane companies (think it was Harbour Air) to get there and back (from Vancouver). On my way back from Victoria I took several pictures as we approached Vancouver. A few of these photos turned out great. Here's one of them. Flying to Victoria and back on a floatplane is a great experience. I'm sure many people are used to it since they go from one city to the other on business constantly. But for me, it was the first time, and I loved it. I also got lucky on the way back sitting in the front next to the pilot who was a very personable guy. If you ever have the chance to fly to and from Victoria on a float plane, do it (and bring your camera).
March 01, 2009 | Tips from Travellers >
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We just returned from our first trip to Vancouver with our 3 year old son and it was great. Even though there were a couple of rainy days, it didn't spoil a thing. We stayed in a very family friendly hotel 910 Beach. The price was right and the location was awesome. It was so great to take the little water taxi across to Granville Island or take a walk up through downtown to Robson Street and Yaletown. We walked our feet off. Our little boy LOVED the Kids Only Market at Granville Island. There was a great play gym in there which we visited on one of the rainy days. Science World and the Aquarium were also big hits. We actually forgot to bring a stroller (!!!) but were directed to a wonderful rental service Wee Travel Baby Equipment Rentals who were able to get an amazing Bob Revolution stroller (I remember the name because I'm planning to buy one now!!) down to us in less than an hour. I particulalry loved the shops in Yaletown and on west 4th- very funky street with the absolute best coffee I have ever tasted - 49th Parallel. I'd return to Vancouver for the coffee and pastries at that place!!! Food in Vancouver is wonderful. There is a full range of every style culture and budget. If you're dining with a child, a great little spot is the Rocky Mountain Flatbread Company. There's a little play area in the back for kids and on certain days the kids can go into the kitchen and make their own pizzas. All their ingredients are organic. We actually went there twice! We didn't make it to Whistler this trip but hope to come back soon. We love Vancouver!!
April 30, 2008 | Tips from Travellers >
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I've travelled by bike and train in Thailand, New Zealand and the U.S.; but it wasn't until a couple of tour-ready folding bikes were put into my hands that I even considered doing it at here in B.C.
Accordingly, I devised a "gonzo" three-week bike and train journey across western Canada and presented an itinerary to my friend Michelle: we would board the "Whistler Mountaineer" from Vancouver to Whistler, pedal around Whistler valley for a couple of days, then board Rocky Mountaineer's "Fraser Discovery Route" to head north and east to Jasper, Alberta via Quesnel. After a few days in Jasper, we could swap trains and step aboard VIA Rail's "Canadian" and head east to Saskatoon (in Saskatchewan), then Winnipeg (Manitoba). We'd spent a couple of days cycling around in each city and then take VIA Rail back to Jasper.
I warned her that in Jasper we'd go hardcore: we would clip panniers onto the Dahons and road-test the bikes on the 300-kilometer stretch of mountainous highway between Jasper to Banff. We'd leave our sleeping bags at home and stay at yet-to-be-confirmed Hostelling International wildernous cabins along the way. Once in Banff we'd get back on track and complete the rail circle almost a month later by climbing on Rocky Mountaineer's "Kicking Horse Route" to return to Vancouver via Kamloops.
What happened? I wrote
35 short stories en route and if f you're interested in a trip like this, I hope the stories provide you with some useful information!
February 07, 2008 | Tips from Travellers >
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In 2006 I spent 3 days in Vancouver on business and was amazed! To sit in a conference room and spy a mountain top over your Customers' shoulder was unbelievable. The next time I go to Vancouver my family will be with me....we won't want to return home!!
February 07, 2008 | Tips from Travellers >
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Vancouver is a beautiful city....
February 22, 2007 | Tips from Travellers >
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It was 1980. I was on a cross-Canada train trek (except by bus in places like between Vancouver and Victoria) visiting artist-run galleries in order to better function as manager of a gallery in my hometown. I was enjoying the day in Vancouver before boarding the train for my return trip East. It was my 24th birthday!
Almost a month later I was home and found out my grandfather had passed away on my birthday! He died while happily watching a CFL game on TV. Somehow, I have always looked at this BC experience as some kind of karmic connection between Ontario and British Columbia and my grandfather and I. I have yet to return to the West to continue the journey, but I know someday, somehow I will. Stay tuned: I am!
February 21, 2007 | Tips from Travellers >
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We found this revolving restaurant within walking distance of our B&B.
We had cocktails in the evening and brunch on Sunday and saw the most amazing view at very affordable prices!
February 21, 2007 | Tips from Travellers >
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If you've never been to BC....then just go!
Spectacular scenery, friendly people, lots to do.
If I didn't have so many "roots" in ontario, I would live out there!