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  1. thoughtpolice avatar

    Re: Seattle to Prince George HWY1 or HWY 5? Pulling a trailer

    by thoughtpolice 19 May 2012

    Hwy 5 is far, far superior for hauling a trailer. It has one long steep grade but that is unavoidable driving uphill from Van to Kamloops,…

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    Seattle to Prince George HWY1 or HWY 5? Pulling a trailer

    by Rebel300r 18 May 2012

    Hey all, new here. I have driven to Prince George a couple of times via HWY 1 up through Cache Creek. This time I am pulling a trailer.…

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    RE: Please help review my Vancouver/Rockies itinerary

    by markharf 14 May 2012

    Hope to Marysville is easy and quick, without much to see or do along the way--3 hours max plus the border. You can bring rental cars…

  4. katherinemw avatar

    Re: Please help review my Vancouver/Rockies itinerary

    by katherinemw 14 May 2012

    I may have overestimated a bit (I'm going by the time it takes my family to drive from the ferry in Tsawassen to Kelowna when we go to…

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    RE: Please help review my Vancouver/Rockies itinerary

    by boroangel 14 May 2012

    Hmmmm...with Vancouver to Kamloops taking around 5 to 6 hours, I don't think I should push further ahead to Clearwater within a day. Realist…

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    RE: Please help review my Vancouver/Rockies itinerary

    by katherinemw 14 May 2012

    There's not much to do around Hope, but it does seem like a reasonable stopping point between Revelstoke and Marysville. To give you…

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    RE: Please help review my Vancouver/Rockies itinerary

    by boroangel 14 May 2012

    Thanks Mark for your feedback. Actually I am looking for somewhere near to stay near the Premium outlet, it could be somewhere out of…

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    Please help review my Vancouver/Rockies itinerary

    by boroangel 13 May 2012

    Hello everyone, I hope you can help me on this. I am bringing my partner and our moms on a road trip, from 21st June to 8th July, covering…

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    Re: 5 day trip from Vancouver to Canadian Rockies

    by Griffsinmex 10 May 2012

    I was born and raised in BC and know most of the province like the back of my hand. I reccomend. (and this absolutely depends on what…

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    RE: canadian roadtrip in winter

    by littlechilds 08 May 2012

    Keep your head up through the pass near Golden/Revelstoke. This section closes at least once a week due to avy conditions. Through the…

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    RE: Vancouver to Jasper

    by love2travel85 26 April 2012

    We did the route from Whistler and #5 from Kamloops to Jasper last summer in one day. A long but very duable day if you want to have extra…

  12. Nyleve avatar

    Kamloops to Toronto - help me plan a route

    by Nyleve 25 April 2012

    So I'm flying out to Kamloops and driving back to southern Ontario next week. I've never done this trip before and I figure it's time.…

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    RE: Vancouver to Jasper

    by 3DLen 23 April 2012

    I still like the Kamloops to Jasper via #5. It takes you right past Mount Robson, which is awesome, unless the clouds are hiding it. And…

  14. thoughtpolice avatar

    RE: Vancouver to Jasper

    by thoughtpolice 23 April 2012

    It is only a two hour backtrack on a glorious road. You also get to see some fantastic Hwy 1 scenery. That route is much slower though…

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    RE: Vancouver to Jasper

    by 3DLen 23 April 2012

    There are places to stay in just about every town along the way. I prefer the smaller towns that are nestled in the mountains, between…

  16. norev avatar

    Vancouver to Jasper

    by norev 23 April 2012

    Travelling from Vancouver to Jasper in mid May .!leaving Vancouver on Sat and want to be in Jasper on Sun evening.So was wondering what…

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    RE: International Selkirk Loop - What not to miss

    by trekker502 12 April 2012

    If you Google "International Selkirk Loop Map" you will see that it includes details and 6 Super Side Trips. The northernmost part --…

  18. Lucymic avatar

    Road trip from Vancouver to Calgary

    by Lucymic 24 March 2012

    Hi, I'm looking for some advice about the best route to take from Vancouver to Calgary for an 11 day road trip in June with my boyfriend.…

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    RE: Roadtrip from Vancouver to Banff in late April - early May

    by living 22 March 2012

    If you get blue skies you will see some of the most spectacular mountain scenary in the world. Then again, it could be grey and gloomy.…

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    Roadtrip from Vancouver to Banff in late April - early May

    by a217217217 21 March 2012

    Hi All, I have been planning a roadtrip from Vancouver to Banff with my girlfriend after the final exams. We are thinking about April…

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    RE: Aussie Chick Working Holiday 2012 begining in Vancouver - A few Questions

    by littlechilds 19 March 2012

    Id advise against Kamloops and Vernon as this is not much of a ski hill experience. Less snow as well. I enjoy skiing Louise (can get…

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    RE: Aussie Chick Working Holiday 2012 begining in Vancouver - A few Questions

    by nnbs 19 March 2012

    You should be okay finding some bar work or temp admin work depending on experience once you get off the plane pretty quick hopefully.…

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    RE: Canadian ski season help- whistler

    by Wenceslasz 13 March 2012

    You should also check out Okanagan ski resorts. They're all popular for Aussies, Brits etc but they're likely a bit more living friendly…

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    RE: British Columbia trip

    by B20 12 March 2012

    I went on a BC trip during July/August. We did a road trip through the Jasper, then to Kamloops, Kelowna, Okanagan Valley, then Vancouver.…

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    RE: Canadian Rockies to California

    by permafrost 10 March 2012

    I've done this trip as well both via vancouver and from Winnipeg and I may suggest going from Calgary that Banff/Jasper 2 nights each…

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