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RE: 14 days in BC and Alberta

by spezza 18 May 2012

Having been to as an adult (and grown up around as a youth) I would spend more time in the Banff, Lake Louise, and Jasper area than in…
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…
RE: Okanagan fruit picking

by updownallaround7 19 April 2012

You can't just walk up and get a job, you have to give them your resume and apply. Just google, Okanagan vineyards/orchards and up will…
Okanagan fruit picking

by zeezoozo 19 April 2012

I am planning on being in BC this summer and want to spend time in the Okanagan. If anyone has any suggestions on vineyards/orchards to…
RE: Roadtrip from Vancouver to Banff in late April - early May

by tch7 21 March 2012

Doable, but at that time of year I'd suggest staying west of the Rockies (eg Okanagan, Shuswap, West Kootenays). In those areas it'll…
Re: Hotel near Vancouver Convention Centre summer

by ref_traveller 13 March 2012

Zoukina, have you visited British Columbia before? You might not need to fly to the Yukon or Los Angeles because there are loads of wonderfu…
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…
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.…
RE: British Columbia trip

by littlechilds 12 March 2012

Skiing...no. Hills open in November/December. Even Whistlers glacier is closed at this time. Jasper/Banff are in Alberta. To better…
Re: Cherry Picking In The Okanagan $200 per day!

by greenfeet4 04 March 2012

I found this forum because I was looking for information about fruit picking in the okanagan. Its unfortunate to hear that it doesn't…
RE: Itinerary for 11-12 days in Western Canada

by updownallaround7 01 March 2012

You could go to the island (Vancouver Island) for a couple days then stay with your friends in Vancouver and explore the city. I would…
RE: Itinerary for 11-12 days in Western Canada

by littlechilds 01 March 2012

Mid May nights are going to be cold, days just beginning to get warm. Campgrounds basically open around this time, but its still going…
RE: Things to do in Vancouver or around

by updownallaround7 23 February 2012

No need to worry about trails being closed. Just yesterday a couple friends and I went up near Peachland in the Okanagan and went snow-shoei…
Re: Some Questions From Newbie(but older) Backpackers

by RandHonthego 20 February 2012

Thanks to everyone who has taken the time to give us your advice. We've taken note of your suggestions and have made some changes in…
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: Alberta/BC for a visitor

by littlechilds 20 February 2012

I agree with tch7. Id either hit up the whitefish area or Okanagan. Whitefish is a quick drive (half a day), and along the way, Glacier…
RE: Alberta/BC for a visitor

by updownallaround7 20 February 2012

The Okanagan is beautiful throughout the summer. Vancouver is a wonderful city. Vancouver Island is beautiful, you can tour around Nanaimo,…
RE: Alberta/BC for a visitor

by Trevor_Amundrud 20 February 2012

Really depends on what you are into. If you really like Banff and Jasper, there are many other National Parks for camping and hiking.…
RE: Alberta/BC for a visitor

by tch7 19 February 2012

Road trip. With a month the options are endless, and you can't really go wrong with whatever you do. Don't try to generate any itinerary…
Re: BC - seeing/staying south of Highway 1

by Satchie 19 February 2012

Manning Park would be my choice for alpine grandeur, plus there are motels nearby, but book way ahead. The Okanagan is mostly about familie…
BC - seeing/staying south of Highway 1

by amethyst_cat 18 February 2012

Hi! We're travelling to Canada in early August but limited time to spend in the Canadian Rockies - approximately five nights (and since…
RE: Few days in BC

by updownallaround7 15 February 2012

I am currently living in the Okanagan right now til the summer, and it is very beautiful during the summer. The are plenty of wineries…
RE: Few days in BC

by markharf 15 February 2012

Hmmmm. Food, culture and the Okanogan; it's almost a contradiction in terms. Depending what you mean by "outdoor activities....food…
RE: Few days in BC

by updownallaround7 15 February 2012

Anywhere in the Okanagan is beautiful May-September
RE: black flies in British Columbia?

by JJack 03 February 2012

I've never seen them. I've camped around Vancouver, the Okanagan and the Kooteneys.