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RE: British Columbia trip

by kokaneeboy 15 March 2012

Its a great time of the year to travel across BC, but not for skiing. The tourist rush is over, days may be still warm but cool nights.…
Re: Alberta/BC for a visitor

by mregan 20 February 2012

Check out the Kaslo Jazz Festival ( http://www.kaslojazzfest.com/v3/ ) on the August long weekend. Kaslo is about an hours drive from…
RE: Road trip - route suggestions?

by johnsang 14 February 2012

If it is scenery you want there are much better trips. Although Chicago is a great city to explore. Again, a lot depends on what time…
RE: BC in winter on a budget

by dmiller11 03 January 2012

Ah okay, I see what you mean. What I was trying to say was anything more "natural" than some pools. It's too bad because I'd love to go…
RE: Alberta - BC Road Trip Route

by helloworldz 12 September 2011

Dude, Here are some places to check out Nelson is at the very Top of my list, look up Nelson BC in google images. Along the kootenay…
RE: 3-Weeks Western Canada Itinerary Help

by redtara 28 June 2011

Hi: Yes I'd drive the Slocan Valley circuit East to west from Nelson. Nakusp is beautiful. Very sleepy area the Slocan Valley but…
RE: Car Hire for trip at Nelson BC

by Nikita1 22 June 2011

If you've never driven in snow EVER, then I would suggest taking a shuttle from the Castlegar airport then walking around Nelson your…
RE: Rejuvenating in Canada with kids after stressful year!

by Karlo 22 April 2011

As a Canadian who has traveled in New Zealand, I'd say Southern British Columbia would be your choice. We found the Queenstown area very…
RE: Calgary > Bozeman (Montana) > Vancouver

by ref_traveller 21 January 2011

Are you implying that you want to drive from Bozeman to Vancouver in the US? Or would you be coming back up into Canada. If the latter,…
RE: Advice needed on itinerary British Columbia - Alberta

by kyledial 14 June 2010

I agree, skip Vancouver Island as you need a few days to make a dent on that place, and head right up to Jasper. Spend some time around…
Re: What is life like in Nelson, BC

by jmoore128 29 April 2010

ha ha I am still here since moving from Van to go to KSA art school in 19 and 67! my kids all left though going canoeing this summer…
RE: Moving on

by kamawi 03 March 2010

Interior BC is beautiful, I would suggest that too (Nelson, Rossland ~ Kootenays) but make sure you do your research and even better find…
Wedding Photography in Punta Cana

by peridotphoto 29 September 2009

Hi, I am shooting a destination wedding in Punta Cana. The bride and groom will be doing a Trash the Dress session the day after the…
RE: Renting in Nelson BC

by kamawi 16 September 2009

If you are lucky enough to have a job lined up then that is the first step! Jobs and housing are both a challenge in the Kootenays (I…
RE: Volunteering with wolves

by South_of_60 28 April 2009

Hi, There were incidents of wolves following people in Ft. Nelson, BC. Call the conservation officer in Ft. Nelson. That is where I had…
RE: Nelson - BC working and living

by iluvmangos 25 March 2009

+The town (Cranbrook) is nothing like Nelson in its appeal but everything wild or extreme that u wish to do is in close reach to this…
RE: BEST NEIGHBOURHOODS?

by Kingpin63 20 February 2009

Fair enough. Living in the city of 10,000 (Nelson) is not rural however the whole west kootenays could be defined as rural sprawl. I grew…
RE: Best route through the Rockies?

by canuckluck 10 February 2009

i think you have a great idea to round trip through the rockies... if you like out of the way but beautiful Kaslo... Nakusp, Nelson, and…
RE: Alaska Highway

by trekker502 27 January 2009

There are tours from Seattle to Anchorage on the Green Tortoise motorcoach [www.greentortoise.com], which drives up Highway #97 through…
RE: Ski Decision: Utah, Whistler, Vail or... ?

by LamontCranston 22 January 2009

The best powder is in the Canadian Rockies . Check out Nelson ,B.C.,Revelstoke, and the cat-skiing sites . Have a great trip !
RE: BC loop (take 2)

by Geer37 29 July 2008

To get back from the Okanagan, I like to take Hwy 6 east from Vernon over the Monashee Pass then on to Nakusp, New Denver, Kaslo (via…
Re: Provincial parks in BC

by sltt 22 July 2008

mid may some of the lakes will still be frozen in the banff/jasper/yoho areas so you'll miss out on those beautiful colors you'll see…
RE: Nelson -early July recommendations for things/places to see in the area?

by kokaneeboy 23 June 2008

Yeah - Idaho Lookout is worth a look (near the ghost town of Sandon) Lots of hiking in Kokanee Glacier park. The Old Growth trail is…
RE: 4 week Van/ Cal trip fast approaching with kids - qu's/must sees??

by sydsquid 11 May 2008

1.There is TONS to do around Van. The Island is Beautiful (go to Victoria!! such culture) some cool places in Vic: The Victoria bug…
Re: A few questions about Nelson in early July

by jay_zed 05 May 2008

The drive between Nelson and Nakusp is amazing (especially by motorcycle). I prefer the route through Kaslo and New Denver, but the Slocan…