Province of British Columbia Travel Forum

Hi,
I am going to be in Vancouver next week. I am interested in going to Granville Island for a day. I was wondering the best way to get there from Richmond? Also, I have read that you can take a mini ferry to Granville, where do I do that? Or is it better to drive there directly?

Thanks for your help! I am getting excited!!!

hey,

Does anyone know any good clubs/pubs in Vancouver where we can meet alot of people my age (20's)?
Me and my mate that im traveling went to a couple of Dodgy nightclubs the other night and turned out to be a big waste of money and time.
thanks,

shaun

I love Vancouver & visit often. I love the nightlife there & going to night clubs but feel uncomfortable being over 50 in a room full of kids in their 20s. Where can I find the crowd my age?

Hi all i have been trying { and given up before i kill my laptop in frustration ) to find out the greyhound to whistler bus pick up points are in downtown vancouver..i.e which hotels ?
I caught the greyhound to whistler 3 years ago but we got a taxi to the bus terminal.
We are staying at the rosedale on robson..does anyone know where the nearest stop to this hotel is and can we buy a ticket on the bus ?
Many thanks Warren...

I will be in vancouver without a computer and wondered where to get on the internet
I will be staying downtown close to granville and robson
Many thanks Glen

Hi,
I will be in Victoria for 2 days and one night. We are taking the ferry from Vancouver.

I wanted to have do High Tea, and wonder what's the best place to do it?

Also, I would like to book a masssage or spa treatment, can someone recommend a good place? Is Magnolia Hotel a good spot? We are staying at that hotel.

Thanks a lot!

We are planning on spending the night in Vancouver on our way home from our road trip through the Canadian Rockies in early June. We'll be driving from Kamploops, so I figure we will arrive in Vancouver around 2 in the afternoon. We will leave for Seattle the next morning/early afternoon. I'm wondering what we could do to get a quick taste of the city while we are there. I've thought about one of the suspension bridges, Stanley Park, and Gastown for dinner and shopping (not sure how much I can cram into one afternoon and one morning). What sites would you visit with this short amount of time? Any suggestions on inexpensive (under $100) places to stay in a good location?

After getting the replies from my question before, I have done some research, and this is what I have so far.


We are planning a trip to Vancouver from 5/18 to 5/26, 8 days. It’s a unique combo, 2 ladies in their 50’s and 2 in their 30’s. After reading through all the messages from the board, this is what I came up with. I still need some help filling out the trip. Please take a look and see what else I can add to our trip.

We’re flying Alaska Airline to Vancouver. We rented a car for the days that we are there. The first few days we are staying at a friend’s home, but we have to leave on the 23rd, so I decided we could stay a night in Victoria.

5/18 Fly to Vancouver. Get there around lunch time. Maybe lunch at Richmond, and walk around
5/19 Capilano Bridge, Salmon Hatchery, and Grouse mountain for a hike?
5/20 Day trip to Whistler
5/21 Stanley Park and ??
5/22 ??
5/23 Car Ferry to Victoria. Butchard Garden, Royal Museum of BC. Staying at Magnolia Hotel
5/24 Morning to Sooke? Victoria back to Vancouver. Staying at Best Western Richmond
5/25 Relax, eat at Richmond. Flight back home.

Please give us some tips to fill out the 2 days. We’re not sure what to do since we are not familiar with Canada.

I have some questions:
Which ferry should I take to Victoria? I assume we are staying near Richmond, and downtown Vancouver.
What’s the best way to spend our 2 days in Victoria? I would like to add a whale watching trip. What is the latest time we can take the ferry back to Vancouver?
My friend wants to go to a museum in Vancouver that is in the middle of a bridge? It’s supposed to be really nice. Is that the Museum of Anthropology that I have been reading about?

Thank you!!

I am in planning a trip to Vancouver in the end of May. We will be there for 9 days. We are just starting to plan our trip, going around Vancouver and Vicortia islands. We are tossing around the idea of going to Toronto too. Someone said that we can take a boat to Toronto (3 hour by boat), is that the best wat? Is there another way?
Thanks!

Hi there

I was wondering if anyone knows any descent apartments around the downtown area of vancouver (weekly rentals). I will be in vancouver for 2 weeks for vacation/job interviews, and currently looking for room or apartment accomodations between $250-$300 weekly.

Thanks

Eddie

We looking at using day passes for our 3 day visit to Vancouver in September which the site says are $9CAD.

http://www.translink.bc.ca/Transportation_Services/Fares_Passes/fare_pricing.asp

What it doesnt tell us is whether we can purchase these as soon as we hop on a bus. (email link not working).

Any help is appreciated
Col & Sue

We are arriving on a cruise ship into Vancouver on Friday, May 16, 2008 and want to go to Gibsons for a few hours. Is there a ferry that has a regular schedule into Gibsons from Vancouver? If so, which ferry is it and where do we go to board that ferry?
Thanks very much!
Sharon Sorenson

My finace and I are still in the early stages of planning a trip to the USA for January. We had hoped to include Wyoming and other surrounding states but we are not used to driving in snow, etc (Queensland, Australia doesn't give us snow very often at all!!!) we have decided against plan A. So, I was wondering if anyone could suggest any itineraries maybe including Vancouver, Calgary, Western Washington and Western Oregon? They need not be self drive IF there is some sort of bus/train/etc that will allow us to see some of the rural areas/tourist attractions. We ideally would like to fly into Vancouver and out of LAX (I need my Disney fix before returning home.)

Or can anyone suggest any other states that would be more suitable in January. We are keen to stick more to the West side as costs and time adds up once we head east. Are internal flights a cheap option?

Thanks in advance for your ideas.

Am wondering if anyone knows of a rv rental company that will allow a pick up in Vancouver and drop off in preferably Fort St John or Prince George. Thanks.

Hi, I just came back from a lovely trip to Vancouver and for the first time in all my travels, I felt I could live there comfortably. Now it got me thinking, how can I move to Vancouver?

Has anyone ever lived and worked in Vancouver for a couple of years? I don't want to necessarily immigrate there, just have a three year long vacation but be able to work there to maintain a living.

I've researched some sites but found it a bit overwhelming. Where should I begin the process? Should I try to find a job first and apply for work permit? Can I just arrive there and begin the process?

Any advice, thoughts, comments, would be helpful. Thanks!

I wish know what do you think, dear VT members, is Gabriola Island worth seeing, or better Newcastle Island?

I would like to know the best way to reach the junction of Georgia and Cambie St. in Vancouver, from the PCL via bus/train station. I am going to park at the Library on Homer St. but am not sure how to reach there. Which way do I turn on leaving the station and do I travel along Dunsmuir to Cambie? Is there a left turn from Dunsmuir to Cambie or is it a clover-leaf? When I reach Georgia St. I know my way. Any help from someone who is familiar with this route would be most appreciated. Thank you.

Zachie1

I will spend in Vancouver in May only 2 days at Hyatt Regency Hotel.
Is possible to see most interesting places ( and what they are? ) without renting the car,using Big Bus or Trolley, public transport? What I "must" to see,how I get there in this short time?
Any itinerary suggestions ? I prefer nature, nice view,real "climate" of V. I'm not interest i shopping,crowdly streets, "touristdisneyland"
Thanks for every ansver,all will be appreciate

Hi there

My boyfriend and I are coming over to Canada for 3 weeks at the end of May/beginning of June. We are hoping to do a lot of wildlife photography while we are over. I was wondering if anyone is able to give me any tips on where I can find: Black Bears, Orcas, Humpbacks, Gray Whales, Bald Eagles and Tufted Puffins? It is always helpful to hear from people who live there, or who have been who may have some suggestions of out of the way spots or local tips!

Thanks in advance
Antz

Hello

Driving from Kamloops to Golden I wonder if it worthes visiting that park

Thank you

Hello

Can you tell me what taxes apply to photographic equipmemt and if there is a possibility to get a refund

Thank you very much

Hi there,

I received an excellent recommendation over 6 months ago (lost now!)about a central, beautiful, reasonable $ b&b in vancouver... I think it's called 'victoria house' or reasonable facimile there of, but can't find it on this site or google - if this place sounds familiar to any of you, I'd very much appreciate a proper title or website connection,

(any other suggestions for a place to stay btw april 19 & 21 would also be appreciated!)

Thank you very much,

M

I am planning to visit Seattle and Vancouver in August. I have come up with the following possible places to visit in Vancouver. Please let me know which ones are worth visiting and how much time I will need to see each of them. If I omitted something, please also let me know.

1. Stanley Park
2. Vancouver Aquarium
3. HR MacMillan Space Centre
4. UBC Museum of Anthropology
5. Granville Island Market
6. Capillano Salmon Hatchery
7. Harbour Centre Tower
8. Vancouver Museum
9. Science World
10. Guided tours by land and water

I was thinking of staying at either the Pacific Palisades Hotel or Le Soleil Hotel & Suites. What do you think of these hotels? Are there certain restaurants you can recommend that are nice and not very expensive?

Thanks in advance for your help.

David

Howdy, we are boarders looking to get out to Whistler asap but cannot decide where to stay. Blackcomb mountain looks more interesting but Whistler is the 'name' so we are still not sure. We are all beginners but moving into intermediate. Any tips?

Cheers
EG

Can someone tell how does the immigration procedure work in Victoria?
I plan to take the Clipper Ferry from Seattle and wondering where the actual immigration inspection takes place. Do they stamp the passport?

Thanks

RIDING BUDDIES


Hey y`all just arrived in whistler and need sum homies to head up the mountain with. No preference males or famles, as long as you can show me a trick or two. if you wana ride email me kilkie@lycos.co.uk

peace................

Hello all.

I'm planning to spend a few days in Vancouver at the end of June. I wanted to do some (day) hiking in the West and/or North Vancouver area. I'm primarily looking for easy to intermediate trails that aren't popular tourist spots. After a busy work and school year, I just need to get away.:o)[I know, I know, i'm going at one of the busiest times of the year, but i'm scheduling this vacation along with my friend's wedding in Washington] .;)

Sanjuro66

I will be in Seattle for a few days early June.
I'm trying to decide if it is worth a day trip to Victoria. I have been told going by sea plane is well worth the trip. But not sure if I will have enough time to see the city. Also would love to visit Buchart Gardens, is this difficult/time consuming to get to from Victoia?
I could go over by sea plane arriving at 9am, and return by ferry .. departing 5:30 or 7pm I think. That seemed to give the most time but would be an expensive exercise for just one day.
any advice would be much appreciated!

I would like recommendations for best r.v campground in the Clearwater area .We will need electric hookup.I am looking for an area to camp between Mount robson and Whistler to spend 2 nights. Love shady, spacious pitches. Any views welcome!
Oh it is for July trip. Thanks.

We are traveling to BC in late July, early August. We plan on spending 4 nights on VI. We were planning on driving from Vancouver to Port McNeil the first day and spending two nights there before driving to Ucluelet for two nights. Is this a practical plan? Or is this to much driving to take advantage of all there is to do? We are wanting to get in some great kayaking with whales, wildlife viewing and hiking.

thanks!