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South Island or Cowichan?
by slag 27 May 2012
Hi, My boyfriend and I are planning a week trip to Vancouver Island in July. We're considering Cowichan or South Island so we'll be…
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Travelling over Christmas -- destination flexible
by cindylaurel 22 May 2012
Hi there, I'm looking for someone else who wants to escape their mostly lovable, but also crazy-making family over the Christmas holidays…
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RE: august travel ideas
by lotusland2 22 May 2012
Where are you from? Where I live is fabulous in the summer, that being Victoria, BC, and there is all of Vancouver Island to explore.…
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RE: Yet Another US Road Trip - Timing Question
by ianw6705 18 May 2012
Haven't been to Alaska! It's an interesting prospect - however two issues: (1) I wouldn't want to drive there in a rental sedan, and…
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RE: trekking/national parks near seattle
by stopthebus 11 May 2012
Kinda far from Seattle (but worth the trip), but a world class trek that is accessible via transit is the West Coast Trail on Vancouver…
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RE: never went to prom (inspired by barbi)
by northern_goddess 10 May 2012
My wedding dress was super cheap because i was able to find a beautiful lacy wedding-like prom dress on sale for my wedding (which was…
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Re: Exploring Vancouver Island
by Cocotofino 08 May 2012
$120-150 (including taxes & fees) is standard to visit Hot Springs Cove from Tofino. Check out this link for some great coupon deals,…
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Re: Exploring Vancouver Island
by vsuji33 08 May 2012
Thanks so much for the helpful info. After looking around - a boat out to the hotsprings is about $100 per person - is that pretty average?…
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RE: Exploring Vancouver Island
by hardnosethehighway 07 May 2012
Following all the thousands & thousands of lemmings to Tofino is not in any way +adventure+
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RE: Vancouver Island by RV
by Cluxewe 07 May 2012
There's a very nice campground at the top end of Woss Lake too.
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Re: Vancouver Island by RV
by Cluxewe 06 May 2012
I made it down to the shore just south of Shushartie last year while black bear hunting and it was a rugged trip in my 1995 Nissan 4x4.…
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RE: Vancouver Island by RV
by living 06 May 2012
It also matters what you are calling an "RV". We have a camperized E250 Ford van with high clearance, aggressive tires and slip differential…
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RE: Cheap flights to British Columbia or Alberta?? From Where??
by annielovestotravel 05 May 2012
I lived in both Hawaii and Calgary. It depends on what you want to do and see. Flights to HI will often be cheaper than flights to Canada…
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Re: Vancouver Island by RV
by 1ntegral 05 May 2012
Guys, thanks for your advice, I will certainly look into getting one of the backroad mapbooks for Vancouver Island. Cluxewe, I could…
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RE: Exploring Vancouver Island
by johnqa 05 May 2012
Just an additional suggestion to the above. I don't know where you are flying from but it may be cheaper to fly into Seattle and the take…
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RE: Exploring Vancouver Island
by johnqa 05 May 2012
Whether it is cheaper to fly into Victoria or Vancouver or Victoria is somewhat seasonal but generally flying into Vancouver is cheaper.To…
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Re: Vancouver Island by RV
by spooner 05 May 2012
Just to add a little to the conversation, Cluxewe is referring to the [Backroad Mapbook.|http://www.backroadmapbooks.com/shop/index.php?mai…
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RE: Vancouver Island by RV
by Cluxewe 04 May 2012
First off, there is no road to Shushartie. But there are in fact thousands of kilometres of roads on northern Vancouver island. I've…
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Vancouver Island by RV
by 1ntegral 04 May 2012
We are hoping to travel around the middle, and parts of the north of Vancouver island in an RV during the summer over a period of 7-10…
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Re: Exploring Vancouver Island
by lostsol9 04 May 2012
Take a boat from Tofino and head out to Hot Springs Cove. There are good boats available, and on the way (as we once did) you sometimes…
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RE: Exploring Vancouver Island
by yamthrower 04 May 2012
I'd probably just fly to Victoria. The ferry is a hassle. I also like Cape Scott park, but probably only worthwhile if you hike in with…
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Re: Exploring Vancouver Island
by johnqa 03 May 2012
The above response is very good. I would add that if you get up to Port Hardy the trip to Cape Scott provincial park is worthwhile. …
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RE: Exploring Vancouver Island
by living 02 May 2012
It would cost you more to fly into Vancouver, rent a car and take it over on the ferry ...but on a blue sky day it is a fabulous ride.…
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Exploring Vancouver Island
by vsuji33 02 May 2012
My partner and I were planning to spend our honeymoon exploring Vancouver Island. We are going to fly in to Victoria, rent a car, head…
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