February 21, 2007 | Tips from Travellers >
Stewart, Arts, Culture & History Tours
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Canada Day, Stewart, B.C., 2006
February 21, 2007 | Tips from Travellers >
Bowen Island, Sightseeing Tours
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Looking for an interesting birthday celebration celebration while visiting Vancouver, we discovered Bowen Island, an interesting little island off BC. We had taken a small float plane from downtown Vancouver for a narrated aeriel tour of the area to English Bay where we landed and were escorted to the Doc Morgan Inn, a quaint little inn for dinner ( a lovely pasta meal). We took a moonlit ferry ride back across the bay , where a limousine met us to take us back to our hotel. This was all arranged on the BC tourism website (fly&dine). The price was more than reasonable and we had the most incredible evening. Plus met some wonderful locals.
February 21, 2007 | Tips from Travellers >
Whistler, Sightseeing Tours
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Without a doubt our greatest BC experience was finding Shannon Falls.Breathtaking does not describe it.
On a drive up to Whistler, I happened to see a small sign at the side of the road and decided to stop.
We parked our car and followed the path along with other visitors.When I saw the falls for the first time all I could think was "If you didnt believe in God before This would Make you believe".
February 21, 2007 | Tips from Travellers >
Tofino, Surfing & Watersports
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On our second trip to Vancouver Island, we loaded the boards, launched the Whaler and headed for a top secret area that was sure to provide the waves of a lifetime.
Enroute, we passed many spectacular sites. As I looked over at my friends gliding across sheet glass, the little lighthouse marking the channel came into view.
Knowing what was in store for us raised our level of anticipation to a new high. We were not to be disappointed.
February 20, 2007 | Tips from Travellers >
Pemberton, Hiking
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Late last summer we stumbled upon the magnificent Joffre Lakes. This is a tiered network of three fairly small lakes of unbelievably striking turquoise and emerald colour, as a result of being glacier-fed.
This makes a great outing from Vancouver, situated about 2.5 hours away, past Pemberton on the road to Lillooet. You don't need to trek to Banff or Jasper to see the amazing phenomenon of these glacial lakes, with colour so surreal they look 'picture-costcard' perfect. Above the second and third lakes, which are in an amphitheter of mountain peaks, is a glacier with ice that is tinted a pale blue, which was also an impressive sight.
The lakes are situated in a Provincial Park, with the first being only 5 minutes walk from the parking lot, the second about an hour and a half up the trail, and the final one about 45 minutes further.
Backcountry camping is allowed in the park and is on our agend for this year!
February 20, 2007 | Tips from Travellers >
Vancouver, Accommodation
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I made the trip to Vancouver from Chicago last summer to attend the World Urban Forum. During my stay my base of operations was the Sunset Inn, located in the West End. For the price of a decent hotel room, I had a spacious studio suite with a fully equipped kitchen, free laundry, free secure parking, free wireless internet – and a spectacular north view. The staff is also first rate!
February 20, 2007 | Tips from Travellers >
Whistler, Hiking
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I went to Whistler to explore potential skiing areas and discovered instead a great hiking area. The included photo is in the Garabaldi Regional Park, a few minutes drive south of Whistler. I went up a very well maintained trail to discover a stunning wilderness area at the height of fall colors. The glaciers, lakes, trees, and alpine flowers are some of the best I have seen in many years, after hiking in the US and Europe. I now have this picture as my screen saver on my computer.
David Maul
February 20, 2007 | Tips from Travellers >
Chilliwack, Attractions
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The most beautiful secret hideaway. Leave everything behind and enter another world.
Bridal Falls located on BC Highway # 1, just 16 km (10 mi.) east of Chilliwack, and south of Hope. Just take Exit #135 from the TransCanada Highway and follow the signs.
February 20, 2007 | Tips from Travellers >
New Hazelton, Bear Watching
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Driving along Highway 37 north from Kitwanga last August we encountered twin Spirit Bears with their cinnamon coloured mother.
Here is one of them.
February 20, 2007 | Tips from Travellers >
Comox, Dining
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My friend and I were in total awe over the seals. We went down on the dock to try to get a picture, but because I had a digital camera we couldn't get a decent one. A man from North Thormanby Island, moored at the dock, came off his yacht and offered us first a great pair of binoculars and then he put his dingy in the water and told us to paddle out to get pictures. We had a riot, the seals were fantastic and we got this awesome picture. His generosity was overwhelming. When we returned with his dingy, his wife invited us in for tea. What a great afternoon of visiting and learning about the local heritage.
There were a ton of memorable moments, but the best was the locals incrediblekindness and willingness to befriend a couple of stranded tourists. BC wannabees, thats what we were by the end of our vacation.