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Re: Gulf Islands BC

by tanglefoot 21 November 2011

A bit further north is Quadra Island with a ferry to Cortes Island These would be much calmer than the southern Gulf Islands.You would…
One Night Stay on Oregon Coast in August?

by pomdecouer 20 May 2011

Hey everyone - I know there's a lot of tips on here about where to stay in Oregon, but I'm wondering if anyone could offer me up some…
RE: camping vancouver island

by Wenceslasz 17 May 2011

I once camped with my kids on Gabriola island in a nice campsite on the beach in a small bay and met Toni Onley when he landed in the…
RE: Cottage/ log cabin in British Columbia

by Wenceslasz 11 December 2010

As #1 says it is hard to make recommendations without more specifics but let me give you some ideas to check out. 1. Taku Lodge, Quadra…
Re: Quadra & Cortes Islands? (Discovery Islands)

by janny25 25 October 2010

Well, I might be a little biased, but I think that Quadra is definitely the star of the Gulf/Discovery Islands. We've lived here for…
RE: Quadra & Cortes Islands? (Discovery Islands)

by Wenceslasz 23 October 2010

We visited Quadra Island a few years ago. It is easy to drive around it in a half hour or so. We stayed at Taku Lodge, normally a bit…
RE: Sea Kayaking Vancouver Island

by hardnosethehighway 17 September 2010

+"I know to see orcas you have to be up north. But is it too busy with boats etc. "+ _Wrong_ -Orcas can be seen in many places and most…
Sea Kayaking Vancouver Island

by kimrmt 16 September 2010

I am planning a sea kayaking trip for next July for 2 adults, on 13 year and possibly 1 70 year old. looking for any advice/tips. I…
RE: 6 weeks in Canada and everything looks amazing, what to pick?

by Wenceslasz 26 April 2010

I'd recommend Jasper over Banff for scenery and wildlife. It has lots of campsites for tenting and is somewhat more reasonable price…
RE: Vancouver Island - Quadra island or Tofino??

by morfil mawr 24 August 2009

Thanks everyone for your comments. I decided I don't have enough time to travel to Tofino, have booked a Grizzly Bear watching trip and…
RE: Vancouver Island - Quadra island or Tofino??

by Dan2006 23 August 2009

Takes a while to get to Tofino, but truly one of the most amazing places on earth no matter what time of year. Have never been to Quadra…
RE: Vancouver Island - Quadra island or Tofino??

by lotusland2 22 August 2009

Depends on how frenetic a traveller you are, re: Tofino. I would spend the time around Campbell River, including Quadra Island. I belie…
RE: Vancouver Island - Quadra island or Tofino??

by truenic 20 August 2009

I just got back from splitting my time between the Campbell River area and Port McNeill/Port Hardy/Cape Scott area. While Tofino is amazi…
RE: Vancouver Island - Quadra island or Tofino??

by bruce2539 20 August 2009

I don't know about the Grizzly Bear scene on the island. I do know that the Tofino area is amazing. Not unusual to black bears by the…
RE: Vancouver Island suggestions

by kinx81 28 March 2009

You could do the westcoast - Tofino/Ucluelet/Long Beach which is beautiful and always something new to discover as I've been about 7 times.…
vancouver island middle of april

by ays40 26 March 2009

Hi , I am an exchange student in winnipeg and i am going to vancouver from 14th to 23th in April. I have some questions about my trip…
Re: Traveling March, looking for someone to go to San Blas with me :) 2/3 night

by lesliermt 03 March 2009

Hello Rahel, My daughter and I arrive in Panama on March 13th, she is 20 years old and we are travelling with back packs. we do not have…
Re: Moving to Vancouver Island?

by hardnosethehighway 17 February 2009

+"Look at Quadra Island, 10 min ferry ride and a very nice place to live...."+ [unless someone shoots your puppy|http://www.cbc.ca/canad…
RE: Moving to Vancouver Island?

by nwdiver 17 February 2009

Look at Quadra Island, 10 min ferry ride and a very nice place to live.
RE: Crazy fun or crazy stupid?

by evianwater 30 August 2008

Hi guys thanks for all the advice it's really helpful. First I just wanted to clarify that I have put the number of nights I will be in…
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: 20 Days in British Columbia...

by Jaida_Bling 23 March 2008

All great ideas. I have heard that the ferry from Rupert to Port Hardy is expensive... and as post #4 mentionned, small (the bigger ferry…
Vancouver Island with 3 1/2 year-old in June

by hoppityhop 14 February 2008

We're planning a trip with our 3 1/2 year old to Vancouver Island in mid-June. We have about 7-8 days and plan to fly in/out of Victoria.…
Honeymoon accommodation near Strathcona Provincial Park

by kateykinz 07 February 2008

I'm planning our honeymoon for July this year - we are driving from Vancouver to the Sunshine Coast then getting the ferry over to Comox,…
Quadra Island Camping

by lostsol9 04 July 2007

its true! Rebecca Spit gets my vote as well. Once camped there for a week or two, very memorable and not just for the stack of empty bottles…