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My name is Meg, and I have lived in Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, and on Vancouver Island. I am passionate about travel. Vancouver and Vancouver island both have some of the most beautiful
scenery in the world. This area is most famous for its lush greenery,
bordered by both the Pacific Ocean and the coastal mountain range. Calgary and Edmonton are just a short drive away from Banff and Jasper National Parks, home of the spectacular Canadian Rockies. Please
feel free to ask me any questions you might have about my home.
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We are leaving for Formont Vancouver hotel on Georgia st. next Friday. I would like to inquire if you know of any good yoga gyms near the hotel. I also wonder if you can reccomend a tour to visit Victoria. Thank you for your time.
Ofelia Siegel
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Hi there,
For yoga, go to www.vancouveryoga.com. Near the top left banner you can click on 'find a yoga or pilates class' and choose Vancouver downtown. It lists the studios, teacher, yoga type, etc. It's a very good tool.
As far as Victoria tours, they are plentiful. Problem is I don't really know which are better than others, or what you are looking for. Do you want a few hours tour of Victoria the city, or do you want a Vancouver Island whale watching tour. How long a tour, what do you want to see etc.? Tell me some more info and I can ask around for some recommendations. Off the top of my head, I know Grayline offers coach tours - <a href="http://www.grayline.ca/victoria/index.asp" target="_blank">http://www.grayline.ca/victoria/index.asp</A>
Just let me know and I can try to help out. [img]/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif[/img]
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Meg, I need the name of a couple of good hotels in downtown Vancouver (near the cruise terminal) that aren't too expensive. We will be coming on the second weekend in May but we don't have tons of money for rooms since it will only be for one night.
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Donna,
There are a ton of hotels in downtown Vancouver, all of which are a $5 cab ride to the cruise docks at Canada Place. There are 2 hotels right there at the water, but are probably the most expensive in the city, but if you want, see if they have an interline rate:
Westin Bayshore
Waterfront Centre Hotel
I have stayed at the Best Western Sands for about $100/night, and it is an average decent hotel (a relatively cheap rate for downtown)
I have also looked into, but not stayed at the Barclay Hotel for our correspondents meeting. It is VERY cheap, supposedly b/c the rooms are small, but have heard good things about it, and I know that the area is OK, so I would recommend that one.
Also there is a YMCA that is fairly inexpensive and I know is in a good area, and is fairly new. The link is <a href="http://www.ymca.vancouver.bc.ca/" target="_blank">http://www.ymca.vancouver.bc.ca/</A>
Just be careful, because the downtown is a large area, with some really nice areas and one crackhead/prostitution area. You really have to know the downtown to know where they are, which I do, but is hard to describe to you. Brand name doesn't necessarily help either. I would not want to see you end up in Downtown East Side by mistake.So... my suggestion is, either stay at one of these places, or feel free to ask me about a specific hotel if you find one that you think you might want to stay at. Here is a link for a directory of all Vancouver hotels for contact numbers for the hotels I have recommended.
<a href="http://www.vancouverplus.ca/search?type=grid&flavor_id=9&neighborhoods=126&his toindex_left=neighborhoods&sort=rank-desc&context=hotels_shopping&histo_name=Vancouver& cslink=cs_filter1" target="_blank">http://www.vancouverplus.ca/search?type=gr...link=cs_filter1</A>
I hope I haven't scared you off, just wanted you to beware! Downtown Vancouver is actually a great place to stay and many people in fact live right downtown. These opposite neighbourhoods seem to coexist peacefully side by side somehow. Just know where not to go and you'll be fine...
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Meg..I had asked for some info for my husband & son, who will be traveling to Canada for a fishing trip. Foolishly, I didn't have much info at the time. They are very flexible about their travel, although we have flight benefits to Calgary, Edmonton, Toronto, and Vancouver. They want to do fresh water fishing for walleye, muskie, etc. They would like to travel as light as possible, perhaps at an all inclusive cottage or lodge type package on a lake that includes meals. That way they would have to travel with only personal items, rods, and lures.Additionally, cost is not really a problem, so feel free to recommend anywhere you feel would suit their needs. If you know of anything like this I would sur appreciate your input!...Nancy
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Nancy, thanks for the additional info. Give me a few days to ask around, and I will post some info for you here.
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Hi Meg...Just wondering if you've had a chance to gather any info re: the fishing trip I inquired about a few weeks ago. I was just curious because if my husband & son decide to take it, they will need to do so within the next two weeks as my son needs to get back to college by 8/16, so time is becoming somewhat imortant. If you haven't had a chance to talk with anyone, I certainly understand, and will try to pursue other avenues. Thanks!....Nancy
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Hi!
Sorry I have not gotten back to you. I did some enquiring around, but then forgot to get back to you and went on holidays. Most of the people that I asked just know somebody who has a place and it's all private. The only real nice lodges that I am aware of are on the Queen Charlotte islands off the west coast but that is for salmon fishing, not what you are looking for. However, they do have fresh water fishing on the Queen Charlottes as well as salmon (something to consider). Anything else that I could find was just on the internet, and that type of thing would be better viewed by you so that you can decide if it sounds like what you want. Sorry I could not be of more help! Fishermen just don't run in my circles, so this was way out there for me! If you do find a potential place that you like I can certainly tell you if it will be easy access etc.
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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Fishermen just don't run in my circles, <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
Actually Meg, fishermen don't run in circles, they mostly just stand "reel" "reel" still.
I couldn't resist! http://www.stopstart.freeserve.co.uk/smilie/roflmao.gif
Keep'em flying
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Hi Meg-
Welcome! I have traveled to Western Canada several times over the past 2 years and I have to say you're very lucky to live in such a place!
My airline is starting service into Edmonton shortly, I would like to go. Can you recommend a place to stay and a few things to do?
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Hi Aileen, welcome to the board!
First in visiting Edmonton, I would highly recommend visiting in July or August. There are a ton of festivals, concerts, etc. going on during that time, with the short summers they like to pack a lot in. Good Fringe Festival, Folk Music Festival etc.
My first choice to stay for you would be the Varscona Hotel on Whyte Avenue. <a href="http://www.varscona.com/index.htm" target="_blank">http://www.varscona.com/index.htm</A>
It is the best value in town IMO and it is right in the heart of Old Strathcona where all the action is or close to. It's a boutique hotel and they have weekend rates around $100/night CAD including breakfast. Their website also has a list of current events going on around Edmonton. Please note, there are other hotels in the area that are not so nice, so please take care not to book the wrong place!
If you enjoy walking, biking or rollerblading, Edmonton has an extensive system of riverside parks and pathways. Simply ask your concierge for directions. On the other side of the river from Old Strathcona you will find the legislature buildings, which is a place that people sometimes like to tour, they also have very nice grounds as well.
Of course any visit to Edmonton would not be complete without a visit to 'The Mall'. (insert Jaws music here). It's probably no longer the biggest mall you will ever see, but it's kind of interesting in that in addition to shops, restaurants, theatres, it also has a skating rink, amusement park, waterpark, aquarium, etc. It's a GREAT place to take the kids, lots to do. They also have the Fantasyland Hotel which have theme rooms such as Roman, Polynesian, etc. but the price would be higher than the Varscona and there is nothing in that area but the mall.
If you prefer outdoorsy, camping pursuits let me know and I can definitely help you there.
Have fun, let me know how it goes!
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Dear Meg,
My wife and I are traveling to vancouver in Middle October. A friend told me of that there are two bed and breakfast that give discounts to airline employees but she couldn't remember what two can you help me out
thanks woody
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I'm sorry, I don't really know any bed and breakfasts in Vancouver. The only hotels that I know offer airline discounts are the Barclay Hotel downtown and the Fairmont at the airport.
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