Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada

...partner, starting in Vancouver, exploring Vancouver Island by car, then taking the Rocky Mountaineer train to Jasper and on to Lake Louise, Banff and Calgary. Our main objective was to experience the beauty of the vast wide open-spaces, but also spend a few days enjoying Canadian culture in some of the towns and cities. Vancouver We flew with Air Canada from Heathrow Terminal 3 into Vancouver. Rather than having a car while in Vancouver, we took ...
...in 1867 and incorporated into Vancouver in 1886, and retains many old buildings and some of its character. It is quite a tourist y area with many souvenir shops but also has a good selection of cafes and makes an excellent place for a slightly overpriced lunch. Granville Island, actually a small peninsula underneath the Granville Street Bridge and connected to downtown, is also popular with tourists and gets very busy. It is again historically interesting, ...

AndrewPo 17.07.2008 · Read full review
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Review of Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada

Vancouver Island is an island off the coast of Vancouver, on the south west coast of British Columbia, Canada. Ciao have been less than generous in describing it as a "Vancouver Experience", as far from being some sort of tourist attraction it is actually a large island home to the capital of British Columbia, Victoria, as well as some 750,000 inhabitants. At roughly 280 miles long, and 60 miles wide, it is a manageable size for a driving holiday. ...
...------------When to go---------- Vancouver Island has a very mild and temperate climate. Average temperatures generally stay above zero throughout the year, and can reach mid 20s in summer. The high season for Vancouver Island is July and August, although there is a skiing season as well. We travelled in May and it was very quiet. The weather quite mild, although damp. ---------How to get around the island--------------- We drove, which is obviously ...

kam76 30.09.2005 (03.10.2005) · Read full review
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Review of Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada

...spent about a week on Vancouver Island back in 2002 during a trip to British Columbia and Washington State. I travelled alone which was an interesting experience. I am glad I did it but in honesty I would have preferred company. Vancouver Island is a beautiful place, with a long and rugged coastline, a plenthora of marine and other wildlife, topped of with a backdrop of the rocky mountains on the mainland in the distance. Heaven to the eyes. Facts ...
...Flights to Vancouver from London will set you back about £500-700 depending on the season. From Vancouver you will need to catch a bus out of the City to the main ferry terminal and then a ferry across the strait. Most routes will then take you directly to Victoria from there and the whole trip comes as a package. The trip takes around half a day and isn't too expensive if you travel as a foot passenger. There are hourly sailings in summer months ...

nickyturnill 15.08.2005 · Read full review
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Review of Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada

If visiting Vancouver be sure to take the "B.C. ferry" to Vancouver Island and visit Victoria even for the day. It has the feeling of a Small town with all the conveniences of a Big city. With whale watching, gorgeous scenery , great food and lots of tourist attractions.It surely is a place that wont be forgotten. Also be sure to visit the famous Butchart Gardens,Empress Hotel and Parliment buildings, if you decide to stay for a few days be sure ...
...sandy beaches,Coombs,a funky little place not to far from Parksville with great shopping,mini golf and most of all goats on the roof of the market! Nanimo is a great town with lots of waterfront and shopping if mexican food tickles your fancy be sure to go to Gina's! and Chemainus, famous for there beautiful murial's all around the town. ...

Miss_Ever 17.03.2007 · Read full review
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Review of Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada