Vancouver Island Forum

Country in map is wrong

Posted by nature-explorer

I entered a blog for the West Coast Trail on Vancouver Island, Canada. Unfortunately two entries are assigned to Waschington, USA instead of British Columbia, Canada. Here is an example: How can I correct this assignment? The pins in the map are set ...

Where in the world have you celebrated your Birthday?

Posted by raniroo

... a park on a summer day in London (my very first hot birthday!) Partying in Temple Bar, Dublin Camping on Vancouver Island, Canada Sipping cocktails at sunset overlooking the Arabian Gulf, Dubai to name but a few..... Which countries have you ...

Canada in March for four weeks

Posted by cheli

... to turn around when we got there! So even though I managed to get 5 weeks in the end to see the country, I missed out on Vancouver Island etc. You'll notice my blog is still waaaay out of date but I am trying to catch up on it so maybe in a year ...

Taking a train from Toronto to Vancouver (and stopping on the way)

Posted by robinmichel

... to a soft Englishman QUOTE From Vancouver to Tofino I would suggest a rental car or depending on your time available perhaps a flight to Vancouver Island and then rent a car. Nine days is going to be a very short time for such a trip and if you can ...

Vancouver to rockies

Posted by aopaq

... difficult, I'll consider driving all of them. If driving, is 7 days enough (to and fro)? We are invited to stay in vancouver island with another relative for maybe 4 days, after that we intend to go seattle maybe for 3 days. I am not sure where you ...

Vancouver to rockies

Posted by aopaq

I'm from singapore. I dunno where exactly is my relative hse in vancouver island, but will try to visit the places u mention. We'll be staying in burnaby most of the time. The places that I would like to visit are rockies and lake louise, ...

Taking a train from Toronto to Vancouver (and stopping on the way)

Posted by caper

... being drop charge for car). From Vancouver to Tofino I would suggest a rental car or depending on your time available perhaps a flight to Vancouver Island and then rent a car. Nine days is going to be a very short time for such a trip and if you can at ...

Vancouver to rockies

Posted by regtmc

... is easy? If it's not difficult, I'll consider driving all of them. If driving, is 7 days enough (to and fro)? We are invited to stay in vancouver island with another relative for maybe 4 days, after that we intend to go seattle maybe for 3 days.

Travel buddy on Vancouver Island?

Posted by vichale

Hey, looking for someone to travel with or visit places over the next few weeks (15 May to 1 June) on Vancouver Island. Or even just meet new people! Check out my profile for more info and get in touch if you're interested!

Vancouver to rockies

Posted by regtmc

I'm from singapore. I dunno where exactly is my relative hse in vancouver island, but will try to visit the places u mention. We'll be staying in burnaby most of the time. The places that I would like to visit are rockies and lake louise, maybe ...

advice on travel in SE Asia

Posted by youngatheart

... name is Warren O'Hara and I'm a retired 71 y.o. world traveller (22 countries so far and counting). I live in North Vancouver, BC Canada. My next 'biggie' trip will start in Feb./11 when I'm going to spend 2 mos. travelling in Vietnam ...

advice on travel in SE Asia

Posted by belkinhouse

... name is Warren O'Hara and I'm a retired 71 y.o. world traveller (22 countries so far and counting). I live in North Vancouver, BC Canada. My next 'biggie' trip will start in Feb./11 when I'm going to spend 2 mos. travelling in Vietnam ...

Seferihisar

Posted by manzara

... officially accredited Cittaslow community. In July, 2009, the small seaside village of Cowichan Bay, on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada became Canada's and North America's first Cittaslow town. I don't really know Seferihisar very well ...

Where Are You Right Now?

Posted by aopaq

Well right now I am "enjoying" the heat in Comox on Vancouver Island, British Columbia Canada. I am visiting with my family and taking things very easy. I recently returned from three days of acting as a tour guide for my relatives in ...

Destination Name Game

Posted by jacquesl

Nuchatlitz Inlet British Columbia , Canada The rugged and remote Nuchatlitz Inlet region on the west coast of Vancouver Island is rich in native culture and history, being the traditional territory of the Nuu-chah-nulth First Nation, who inhabited ...

Canada in March for four weeks

Posted by cheli

... at this time of year? *The Rockies - Banff at least, but Jasper or somewhere smaller as well if time and bus routes permit *Vancouver - apart from the city, I'd love to see the Pacific Rim NP *See an Ice Hockey game. Somewhere, anywhere. Suggestions? ...

Canada in March for four weeks

Posted by wakingdream

... hit things in vaguely the order listed above, although not quite sure how I'm getting from the far east of Halifax to Vancouver yet blink.gif Going from Toronto straight to Halifax and working my way back might be more feasible? This is always a bit ...

Vancouver What to see and do - Vancouver travel question

Posted by travelingdiva

... have the energy bike the entire ! While you are there check out the . It's fantastic. There is a really great in Vancouver. Go to for shopping or just to people-watch on one of the rooftop terraces. Take the gondola up or join the locals ...

Travell buddy to Canada

Posted by aopaq

... plane gets in about the same time, I would be happy to have a chat and give you some travel suggestions. If you are coming to Vancouver by bus/car/train, let me know your schedule and we can still try to arrange a meet-up downtown if you are interested.

Summer Travel

Posted by senorbrian

... , And tons of things to do, I spent a week in vancouver 2 years ago, And everyday i was sooo buzy with so meny activities and things to do, As well you can always take a ferry to the island... Hope that helps those are my 2 fav destinations in canada

Destination Name Game

Posted by jacquesl

Texada Island, British Columbia Canada. Texada Island in the Strait of Georgia Discovered in 1791 by Spanish explorers and named after Spanish Rear Admiral Felix de Tejada (or Texada), Texada Island was booming with iron, gold and copper mining in the ...

ABOUT US

Posted by travelcouple

Name: Ashley (22) & Moreno (24) Member: travelcouple Origin: Vancouver, Canada If we could go anywhere: As long as we're together, we don't care where we end up. We want to see the world together! Our first major trip begins in ...

Security Alert for Songkran-Thailand

Posted by thellie

... not. i can't find out until august or so, which may alter things a little. as for the where... i'll fly into vancouver. i have a friend and her family in grande prairie who i'd like to visit, also a friend in olympia, washington, but i think ...

Getaway in December....

Posted by thellie

... d'you think the tan's gonna last? longer than a couple of weeks i hope - i should arrive in vancouver, canada from either oz, nz or a south seas island depending on the order i end up doing it in... if not, i'll buy a packet of gravy ...