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Re: Camping in Vancouver BC

by Satchie 16 April 2012

Definitely stay at sea level, otherwise you'll be too cold. In your situation I would look at direct ferry to Saltspring or Galiano,…
RE: Could I get some advice re: Vancouver road trip?

by Carmanah 17 March 2012

April's the worst time to see the Rockies unless you want to admire snow-capped mountains and frozen lakes. Go to Vancouver Island. The…
Re: San Juans/Gulf Islands - 3 families in August

by karenandcal 12 January 2012

B.C. Ferries does have service to all the islands. The problem is that it is some times difficult to get from one island to another without…
RE: Gulf Islands BC

by aroundtheworld2005 22 November 2011

I would also recommend Hornby, it is one of my favorite places. We visit it every year. Not sure if you are looking for more relaxed cycling…
Re: Cabin on Gulf Island or Southern Vancover Island

by Carmanah 25 September 2011

Consider Galiano Island... Bodega Ridge: http://www.bodegaridge.com/gallery/cabins_01.html
Re: VICTORIA-TOFINO question and SEATTLE-BANFF route

by ref_traveller 07 July 2011

I agree with the other responders: 1. the west coast of the Island is much more stunning and magnificent than the east coast and 2. it…
RE: Campbell river or The west coast??

by zosu 13 June 2011

There is a public bus on Saltspring. Galiano has no bus but better campsites imho.
RE: Gulf Island trip

by mray 23 May 2011

We ended up staying on Mayne Island for 5 days, camping. We went to Galaino for sea kayaking and also kayaked around Mayne IS. We loved…
RE: Advice on Itinery?!

by ref_traveller 19 May 2011

#1. In the Okanagan, I would base myself further south like Penticton, Oliver, Osoyoos, or Keremeos. Kelowna is a bit sprawling and I…
RE: Vancouver island- any reasonable accomadation

by ref_traveller 28 March 2011

There are hostels in Victoria, Nanaimo, Tofino, Port Hardy, Courtney, and Cumberland. Tofino is the only must visit on this list, though…
RE: Suggestions for 3 Weeks in BC

by ref_traveller 19 March 2011

You can do a lot of exploring on Vancouver Island. Tofino is a must. You can go all the way up to Port Hardy. If you're in Victoria, heading…
RE: 5 days in Vancouver Island

by ref_traveller 27 January 2011

Head to Tofino...could easily spend 5 days there...I also like Victoria and would give it a day...alternatively, you could visit one of…
Re: Best of British Columbia

by ref_traveller 13 August 2010

I think Tofino is relatively "magical" regardless of the number of tourists. I've never been to Hot Springs Cove but in October it shouldn't…
RE: Galiano Island

by gcanuck 02 June 2010

Cycling is the best option.
RE: Galiano Island

by travelinhobo 29 May 2010

Besides doing a search for bike rentals there, it would also be a much better idea to post that parat of the ? over on the bike branch.…
Re: Galiano Island

by Satchie 28 May 2010

If you're somewhat fit, I think it makes a good day trip, the south (ferry) end is by far the more interesting. [http://www.hellobc.com/e…
RE: Galiano Island

by kunghit 28 May 2010

I walked Galiano one day several years ago. As you said, it's a long way between things but I managed to get to Montague harbour prov…
Galiano Island

by truenic 28 May 2010

I'd be crazy to do a day trip there without transport wouldn't I? I see the Hummingbird Pub offers a shuttle but I'm not sure that it…
RE: 12 days in and around Vancouver

by Wenceslasz 27 May 2010

Saltspring, Pender and Galiano are pretty interesting. Saltspring has less of an island feel to it because it is pretty big. Hardnose…
RE: 7 days for hiking in Vancouver Island, waiting for proposition :)

by ref_traveller 06 April 2010

Hi, I think it will be hard to find something very different from the WCT elsewhere on the Island. It's all coastal forest but the east…
RE: few days in Vancouver

by ref_traveller 03 March 2010

Or bike around any of the Gulf Islands...Saltspring, Saturna, Pender, Galiano, Gabriola...look at the ferry schedule to see what is convenie…
RE: Getting around the South Gulf Islands, BC

by truenic 22 September 2009

here's the bus info for SSI: http://www.bctransit.com/regions/ssi/ That's going to have your best transportation options. Pender Islan…
RE: quick trip (1 night) from Vancouver

by ref_traveller 27 July 2009

Sounds like Saltspring or Galiano Islands are your best bets. They'll both offer quaint farming/artsy communities (more so Saltspring),…
Re: ferry trip from vancouver city?

by Carmanah 27 May 2009

Bowen Island, though highly residential, is one of the few islands you can easily get to from downtown Vancouver by public transit where…
Galiano V's Salt Spring

by victoriasmith13 12 April 2009

Hello! My partner and I (Both in late 20s) will be visiting (From London) Vancouver, Victoria and Seattle in August. Whilst we are over…