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  1. AtwellCycling avatar

    RE: British Columbia Itinerary Help

    by AtwellCycling 01 May 2012

    Hey There, All great advice, when it comes to the west, sometimes less is more. Explore one or two areas more rather than getting sore…

  2. Bual avatar

    RE: Whistler

    by Bual 29 April 2012

    +"And on the way, if you're a hiker, you can do, "the Chief" in Squamish."+ I'm going to suggest that hiking the Chief doesn't correlate…

  3. RLang80 avatar

    RE: Whistler

    by RLang80 29 April 2012

    They have zip lining there which was really great to do in the forests up there. And on the way, if you're a hiker, you can do, "the…

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    Re: Vancouver to Vancouver Island by Float Plane and Outdoor Activities!

    by spooner 26 April 2012

    If you want to fly harbour to harbour from vancouver to victoria, consider [Harbour Air |www.harbour-air.com] or [Helijet.|www.helijet.com…

  5. littlechilds avatar

    RE: Whistler

    by littlechilds 14 April 2012

    Everyone is saying its beautiful...i guess, but everywhere near Vancouver is. Id only do a day trip if it was a must. The drive is nice…

  6. living avatar

    RE: BC Itinerary/Car Hire

    by living 08 April 2012

    I agree, the cost of taking the car on the ferry is minimal compared to the hassle of finding a bus to take you to the ferry then a bus…

  7. johnqa avatar

    RE: Holiday to Vancouver

    by johnqa 07 April 2012

    If it is still running you could take the steam locomotive from North Vancouver to Squamish in the morning, then the boat back to Vancouver…

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    Re: BC Itinerary/Car Hire

    by johnqa 07 April 2012

    Factor in as well the cost of taking a car on the ferry [x2] vs going on the ferry as a foot passenger and renting at destination. If…

  9. elchango avatar

    Re: Camping around Vancouver

    by elchango 09 March 2012

    2 nights isn't a lot of time to get out of the city area to camp and explore. Garibaldi Provincial Park is awesome and probably the most…

  10. markharf avatar

    RE: Climbing guides in whistler?

    by markharf 04 March 2012

    Hey, she asked what to do in Whistler. Your first answer was perfect, but after that you started slipping downhill rapidly. The Grind…

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    RE: Climbing guides in whistler?

    by markharf 04 March 2012

    The OP is going to Whistler. No matter how proud you are of your time on the Grind, you can't possibly be suggesting that she come all…

  12. honka avatar

    Re: Vancouver Itinerary - Is 4 nights sufficient?

    by honka 01 February 2012

    Vancouver has the best food!! Stuff your face with lots and lots of delicious food - tons of recommendations to be found on the internet.…

  13. YukonNuggets avatar

    Re: Travelling solo to Canada

    by YukonNuggets 01 February 2012

    Western Canada is pretty big ~ can you offer some insight on your interests? wilderness, city life, etc How about your activity level?…

  14. Islandgirl29 avatar

    RE: Driving in Canada

    by Islandgirl29 25 January 2012

    Thanks for the clarification (#5) 11 days one way is a much more comfortable schedule. Another area to check out for sure is the southern…

  15. travelmaven avatar

    Discount lift tickets to Whistler resort at 7-11 in Vancouver

    by travelmaven 05 January 2012

    I will be going to Whistler next week for a ski vacation. I would like to purchase discount lift tickets at a 7-11 store in either Vancouve…

  16. thanivel avatar

    British Columbia itinerary advise

    by thanivel 29 November 2011

    Hi all, We are a couple (from USA) traveling to Vancouver, Canada from Dec 23rd till Jan 1st. Our goals are sports, relaxation, kayaking,…

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    Re: Whistler, BC, working holiday

    by Vards306 22 October 2011

    Hey there, I just finished the season at Whistler in April of this year. I had actually been backpacking in Asia for months before arriv…

  18. Dromo_mania avatar

    RE: Moving to Banff - need job and housing

    by Dromo_mania 09 October 2011

    Do not bring gear over. You will regret the money you spent at Sea to Summit or Katmandu at home. Boards, bindings, ski's, jackets, pants..…

  19. ajb721 avatar

    RE: Where is the hot spot for physical activites in Canada?

    by ajb721 16 September 2011

    "Andrewintown" nailed it. Whistler and Squamish for sure. Literally about everything physically exerting (action/adventure sport), can…

  20. helloworldz avatar

    RE: Alberta - BC Road Trip Route

    by helloworldz 12 September 2011

    Go Like this... Calgary - Banff - Ferrnie - Nelson - Oliver or Osyooss - Vancouver -Squamish - Powell River (savary island by foot,…

  21. truenic avatar

    RE: Potential move to BC

    by truenic 01 September 2011

    As I was halfway through your post, I thought "Nelson". So before I had even read what your thoughts were as to cities to choose from.…

  22. alikatz1970 avatar

    Potential move to BC

    by alikatz1970 01 September 2011

    Greetings, I am an American midwife considering a job training program through UBC-Vancouver for foreign-trained midwives; this program…

  23. ajb721 avatar

    Re: CamperVan Trip - any Route suggestion(Grizzly with Salmon, Maples, Glacier)

    by ajb721 19 July 2011

    You needent go all the way to Alaska or Northern BC to see Grizzly bears. Bella Coola and Tweedsmuir Park have many grizzlies that are…

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    RE: Where is the hot spot for physical activites in Canada?

    by littlechilds 02 June 2011

    I also agree with the above. Also, towns like Canmore, Banff, Squamish, are packed with activities to chose from, many world class. …

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