Vancouver, things to do?

ohmygosh

heading to vancouver in august, looking for things to do.
thinking of maybe taking a trip to whistler or doing an alaskan cruise? any suggestions?

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If you like hiking or camping then I would suggest taking the ferry to Bowen Island/Nanaimo or Victoria. Beautiful scenery there. You can camp by the beach, hiking in the forest. Visit deserted Native grounds to learn a bit about their culture and what that place was like before.
Whistler of course is very nice too, you could take a Greyhound up there. Rent a hotel. Spend a couple of nights, hiking, exploring, dining out, shopping (souvenirs can pretty much be found anywhere).



I like visting Downtown Vancouver.

People cant stop walking in Downtown, it's just sooo filled with things to do.
A day in Downtown Vancouver would be like :
10AM - Eat breakfast in the Four seasons restaurant
12PM - Visit Pacific Center and shop
1PM - Eat Lunch (food court or near by restaurant, Red Robin, CinCin, Earls)
3PM - Walk to Stanley Park, walk or rent a bike to walk/bike by the port of Coal Harbour
4PM - Possibly visit the Aquarium (located in Stanley Park)
6PM - Walk up Denman, watch the sunset at Second Beach.
7PM- Have dinner at a near by restaurant, (Beachhouse, Sushi)
8PM - Start walking back to your hotel and see oh so many lights.
9PM - Stand and watch people walking by your window.
10PM - Dream, and wish for tomorrow to come so you can visit Granville Island, or metrotown, maybe catch a movie at Silver City or Scotia Bank Theather

Where to go for Grad Camping Trip on Vancouver Island, BC?

Christina

im planning a grad camping trip for my high school grad class on Vancouver Island, BC... possibly around Parksville, Tofino, or the Gulf Islands....but I don't know where to go. We would want a place that isn't particularly family-oriented, because we're young and will inevitably make some noise. A place with like a group campsite would be best. we don't need any special amenities, just a campfire, some bathrooms, and showers. Any ideas? anything will help!!

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There's no campsite I've ever been to that doesn't have noise a curfew, 11 pm at the latest, and pretty much all campsites are family oriented. If you make too much noise, even before curfew, expect to be asked to tone it down. The only one I've ever heard of that isn't family oriented is near Nelson BC. Miracle Beach, just north of Courtenay, has a group site that's a little removed from the rest of the campsites.

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Where to go for Grad Camping Trip on Vancouver Island, BC?

Christina

im planning a grad camping trip for my high school grad class on Vancouver Island, BC... possibly around Parksville, Tofino, or the Gulf Islands....but I don't know where to go. We would want a place that isn't particularly family-oriented, because we're young and will inevitably make some noise. A place with like a group campsite would be best. we don't need any special amenities, just a campfire, some bathrooms, and showers. Any ideas? anything will help!!

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You should look into the group camping areas in Strathcona Provincial Park.

Details available here - http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks/explore/parkpgs/strath/#GroupCamping

Happy Camping!

Best quiet cheap campground on Vancouver Island?

aly.amazin

We live in Courtenay BC and want to have a small party with like 8-10 people, whats the best place to go camping on vancouver island? Thats not too far from Courtenay?

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if mean wilderness type camping? (self sufficient) I'd go to walmart and buy the "BC Backcountry" map book and look for a nice lake or river spot up a logging road. Isnt that the beauty of living here in supernatural bc.!! Bring a GPS of someone has one if not write down the turns and landmarks on your forray in so you can get back out.

campsite camping maybe check out http://www.hellobc.com
or check out
http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks/explore/explore.html

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Where to visit attractive places in Victoria and Vancouver BC?

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Q. Hi Friends,

I want to go Victoria Vancouver Kelowna Abbotsford and places around. Could you tell me what are the best and attractive places to visit?

To go Victoria how much ferry charge if I take my car with? Two or three families will come with me? To explore these cities but We don't have any idea where to go to see beautiful and attractive and never forgettable sites in these areas? :)

Thank you for help. :)

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Well, lets take this is alphabetical order:

Abbotsford - There are a number of wineries that offer tours and tastings as you are coming to Abbotsford. In the Abbotsford area you can take a self guided farm tour which can be interesting. In Matsqui (a part of Abbotsford) you can find a wave pool.

Chilliwack - I know you did not ask about it but since it is only about 20 minutes beyond Abbotsford I though I would mention it. There are a number activities and places to see in the area from Cultus Lake to farm tours and then, if you want to take a farther drive, cross the Fraser River, head through Agassiz, and stop at Harrison Hot Springs..beautiful views and several campgrounds if you feel like camping. Back in Chilliwack you will find two water-slides, one at Cultus Lake and another farther up the Valley just past the turnoff to Agassiz by Bridle Veil Falls. While you are there stop and take the walk to the falls. You may also want to take time to visit Minter Gardens, located in the same area.

Kelowna - In the Okanagan area of BC, the terrain there is more oriented towards the desert, you will find some if you head about half an hour south. Kelowna has many wineries open to the public and a couple of nice orchard tours during the summer and fall. My sons enjoyed the orchard tour and got hooked on the fresh apple cider...so did I for that matter. Kelowna is at the northern tip of Okanagan lake and although it has become touristy over the past few years it is still worth a visit. Take time to drive down the lake towards Penticton...there are several places to stop along the way.

Vancouver - The largest city in BC, visit Stanley Park and certainly the Capilano Suspension Bridge and the Lynn Canyon area in North Vancouver are worth a visit. There are several museums and art galleries if your interests are in that area as well as a number of theatres (both live and movie). Although Granville Island is touristy, I think it is worth spending some time at, especially during the summer months. There are several beaches in the area and if you feel like a drive, head along the Sea to Sky Highway to Whistler. A beautiful drive and Whistler, for all it's tourism, is still an enjoyable place to visit....make a day of it

Victoria - The Capital of BC and home to the BC Legislature and many museums, art galleries, and parks, both public and private. Take a trip to Butchart Gardens or wander around the Inner Harbour region near the Legislature (take a tour there) and the BC Museum and IMAX theatre. A short drive (or long walk) from there you will find the official residence of BC's Lieutenant Governor, the grounds and gardens are generally open to the public although the residence is not. Last time there I had the pleasure of a tour of the house with excellent guides, the Lieutenant Governor and his wife. The city itself has and "old England" feel to it in many parts and there are many interesting sites within a short walk of the downtown area. Take a "Ghostly Walks" tour in the evening for a glimpse into the past of Victoria and stories about some of the former inhabitants that do not want to seem to leave. There are also many other tours you can take from a gardens tour to whale watching and a variety of activities suited to most tastes.

The ferry to Victoria leaves from Tsawwassen regularly and the current one way costs (without any taxes) are as follows:

Car only, up to 20 feet - $ 43.20
Adult Passengers (12 and older) - $ 12.85
Child (5 to 11) - $ 6.45
Child under 5 - Free

The ferry trip itself, once you reach the gulf islands, can be quite enjoyable from the scenery on the passing islands to boats on the water and a variety of wildlife in the water...I have even seen Killer Whales from the deck of the ferry.

What is the cheapest way to travel across BC?

Cam

So I'm looking at coming over to canada and travelling around BC for about 2 or 3 weeks during your summer, I will have a mountain bike with me and will need to transport that around with me.
What are your suggestions for cheap methods of transport around BC and what would let me see most of the scenery that I can without spending too much?
Hire Car, campervan, Bus?

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It might not be the cheapest but travelling in your own vehicle is the only realistic way if you want to see a lot of places in BC and take the bike with you. If you want to take a bike on the Greyhound bus, it has to be in a box meant for bicycles, and there's a surcharge for that, $30 no matter how short the trip is. The bus just doesn't go to some places and in others, such as where I am on Vancouver Island, it only goes once a day. That makes scheduling travel a bit complicated.

Whether it's worth hiring a camper is hard to say. They aren't cheap to rent but having one would allow you to camp, which is cheaper than staying in any other kind of accommodation. Campgrounds, which are everywhere, range in price anywhere from free or close to it to $50 for the most expensive ones, averaging around $30 a night. Motels won't be any less than $70 a night, usually more. Of course, renting a smaller vehicle means you can still camp, but then you will need a tent and all the eqiupment. Camper vans usually come with it all built in. And while many people camp all over BC with tents, being inside a vehicle at night is safer, with fewer worries about wildlife getting at your food.

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