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  1. truenic avatar

    RE: black flies in British Columbia?

    by truenic 03 February 2012

    I can't say I recall black flies ever being a problem here. I'm from Vancouver but have camped in various spots on Vancouver Island,…

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    RE: Driving from Vancouver to Jasper and how many nights in the Rockies?

    by tootsall 09 June 2011

    Depending upon your route, if you take the Coquihalla (#5) from Hope to Kamloops, you should be in Kamloops in about 5-1/2 to 6 hours…

  3. eclectictraveller avatar

    Re: Buying a camper van in Canada

    by eclectictraveller 29 May 2011

    I've not heard of a central buy and sell place similar to that found in NZ and OZ-(know of both of those) (other than collections of dealers…

  4. eclectictraveller avatar

    Re: Buying a camper van in Canada

    by eclectictraveller 29 May 2011

    I've not heard of a central buy and sell place similar to that found in NZ and OZ-(know of both of those) (other than collections of dealers…

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    Re: Road Trip B.C.

    by sars16 26 April 2011

    Hey, sorry I'm a complete flake, we are from Fraser Valley (Vancouver). Now I have been to the island many times before, I'll do a search…

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    RE: Cycling Through The Canadian Rockies from Calgary to Vancouver

    by qwerty99 04 February 2011

    Sounds like a great trip! If you live in Calgary, then you probably already know that Highway 1 is very busy, with loads of truck traffic…

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    RE: Best way to travel from Vancouver to Lake Louise in December

    by aroundtheworld2005 11 December 2010

    Yes, the Trans Canada Hwy is what he will be on from Kamploops forward. But you wouldn't want to be on the Trans Canada Hwy through the…

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    RE: Packin' up, and movin' West..but some advice wanted!

    by JJack 14 September 2010

    I suppose there are some that like living there, such as those that grew up there. And then there's those that work there, so it only…

  9. hardnosethehighway avatar

    RE: Packin' up, and movin' West..but some advice wanted!

    by hardnosethehighway 14 September 2010

    +"the Fraser Valley is just about the most souless, bland, boring, uninspiring place in British Columbia. Abbottsford?.....Puhlease..."+…

  10. JJack avatar

    RE: Packin' up, and movin' West..but some advice wanted!

    by JJack 14 September 2010

    +Just out of curiosity, what is minimum wage in BC+ the lowest in the country - $8/hr Lots of people recommending moving somewhere in…

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    RE: Packin' up, and movin' West..but some advice wanted!

    by spinecracker 13 September 2010

    I was also thinking the Fraser Valley could be a good fit. It is close to the city but large enough that there would be more job opportuniti…

  12. truenic avatar

    RE: Packin' up, and movin' West..but some advice wanted!

    by truenic 12 September 2010

    Fraser Valley-all the RV sales and rentals are out that way, enough of a pop to keep you busy, hours drive to downtown Vancouver and lots…

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    RE: Day Trips from Vancouver - May Two Four (my ideas & would like suggestions)

    by hardnosethehighway 29 April 2010

    +"You could go out into the Fraser Valley and smell the manure that will be thickly spread on the fields in May. "+ Beats the shit out…

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    Re: Day Trips from Vancouver - May Two Four (my ideas & would like suggestions)

    by Satchie 29 April 2010

    Nanaimo wouldn't be high on my list as a destination, and the ferry trip has no scenery. Though Horseshoe Bay/Light House Park/quick…

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    Day Trips from Vancouver - May Two Four (my ideas & would like suggestions)

    by hpka 29 April 2010

    Living in Vancouver at the moment (moved last year) and planning some day trips for May Two Four! I'm trying to drum up ideas for day…

  17. Karlo avatar

    RE: around vancouver

    by Karlo 27 March 2010

    You can basically head any direction but south, and be somewhere very enjoyable in 2 hours. The Fraser Valley and Harrison Hotsprings…

  18. ineedcaffeine avatar

    RE: White water rafting Fraser Valley

    by ineedcaffeine 23 July 2009

    I saw some info on the Chilliwack rafting on WestCoast Adventure website. I think I will look into that. Thanks!

  19. lostsol9 avatar

    RE: Driving from Prince George to Nanoose bay

    by lostsol9 22 July 2009

    An alternate route takes you through Whistler after doing the Duffy Lake road. One summer I did Horseshoe Bay to Prince George, via the…

  20. onelastbraincell avatar

    RE: White water rafting Fraser Valley

    by onelastbraincell 21 July 2009

    There is no white water in Langley. The Fraser is flat water in Langley. You should head up the Fraser Canyon for that.

  21. harrychorpita avatar

    RE: White water rafting Fraser Valley

    by harrychorpita 21 July 2009

    http://www.chilliwackriverrafting.com/ is the closest you'll find.

  22. ineedcaffeine avatar

    White water rafting Fraser Valley

    by ineedcaffeine 19 July 2009

    I am interested in going White Water Rafting this fall while staying in Langley, BC. I have done some research through Google, but all…

  23. Karlo avatar

    RE: Prince Rupert or Bella Coola?

    by Karlo 12 July 2009

    Obviously, you see more Coast going all the way to Rupert, making your distance back by land significantly farther. Getting back to Van…

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    Re: Best time for fishing around Vancouver

    by Cluxewe 26 March 2009

    I've heard of some fights on the river bars during sockeye (not pink) season. And that is quite up-river from Vancouver It seems hardnose…

  25. JJack avatar

    "Homes become more affordable"

    by JJack 20 October 2008

    This was the headline in the Asian Pacific Post, and similar headlines have appeared in pretty much every publication over the past several…

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