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How crowded/touristy does Vancouver Island get in June? [more inside]
posted by MundaneNoodle around British Columbia at 9:00 AM - 3 answers

I'll be meeting a friend from the UK in Vancouver during the last week of December/first week of January. It's their first time to Canada, and I'm not overly familiar with Vancouver. Interests include music, kink, environment, pescatarian diet. They're extroverted and I'm not, so I'd appreciate offerings of unique things to do for NYE. [more inside]
posted by nathaole around Vancouver, BC at 5:53 PM - 4 answers

I’m considering building a tiny house trailer and bringing up to my friends’ land in BC to stay in during the summer. I’ve been trying to figure out the legalities and I could use some help thinking through this. [more inside]
posted by ananci around British Columbia at 2:06 PM - 6 answers

We (adults and 9 year old) are camping in Northern Washington state next week. The weather might not cooperate for our planned water activities and now I'm looking for backup plans. Are there indoor or outdoor things of interest in this part of BC? It looks like Abbotsford or Chilliwack are less than an hour away.
posted by k8t around British Columbia at 4:04 PM - 4 answers

We are 2 adults and a 9 year old. We will be driving to Vancouver. Where should we stay? What should we do?
posted by k8t around Vancouver, BC at 3:37 PM - 14 answers

Vancouver is incredible in the summer but we'd love suggestions for things to do with a 9 year old and a 1 year old. And also suggestions for things adults with such children in tow could enjoy.
posted by k8t around Vancouver, BC at 3:53 PM - 8 answers

Taking the fam 10 days from June 26, flying into SEA and out of Vancouver. Looking for ideas - pretty flexible. Never been. More inside. [more inside]
posted by VeniceGlass around Vancouver, BC at 7:21 AM - 11 answers

We are planning a 30th anniversary trip to Victoria, British Columbia for a week or so in August. We have questions aplenty, mostly lining up along two fronts. [more inside]
posted by Flexagon around Victoria, BC at 1:35 PM - 14 answers

I’ll be in Vancouver for a few days in mid-late September. While in the area, I want to see All The Nature Things over an extended two week trip. Can you help me build a realistic itinerary for a solo woman during that time of year? [more inside]
posted by raztaj around Vancouver, BC at 3:50 PM - 9 answers

Should we cancel our outdoor activity-based trip to the PNW next week? [more inside]
posted by Dashy around British Columbia at 8:19 AM - 8 answers

I'm supposed to go on a hiking/camping trip to Alberta/BC next week, but I may have to skip out for two days of it due to a slight knee injury. What should I see in/around Vancouver BC instead? [more inside]
posted by andrewesque around Vancouver, BC at 7:45 AM - 6 answers

Hi. I'm going to be in Vancouver for a few days next week and would like to find a nice small town to stay for a night in outside of the city. No more than 2 hours drive hopefully. Any recommendations for short hikes or other things we must do would be welcome. Thank you in advance for any suggestions.
posted by batou_ around Vancouver, BC at 8:13 AM - 6 answers

My teen daughter and I are doing a quick trip to Vancouver, BC at the end of March as part of spring break. I need advice on where to stay and whether or not we can get around on just public transportation. Difficulty level: She'll get her acceptance or rejection letter to UBC a few days before our trip, so I need to stay somewhere that makes it easy to get to UBC - OR let's us completely avoid campus and just do fun stuff elsewhere. [more inside]
posted by Gucky around Vancouver, BC at 9:21 AM - 8 answers

Iam turning an senile old age of 30 and decided Vancouver should my getaway. Will be there from the 13th night to 18th morning. How should I celebrate and what should I see/do? Hiking places, fav restaurants, breweries are welcome suggestions. Also noticed the Sakura cherry blossom festival will be in town
posted by radsqd around Vancouver, BC at 6:48 AM - 10 answers

We have a new 2016 Camry (which I think is FWD), and we're driving from Seattle to Vancouver, BC this weekend. Weather Underground is forecasting snow Fri-Mon (0-4 celsius, 33-40 fahrenheit, 1-2 inches/day). Will we need chains? [more inside]
posted by Gorgik around Vancouver, BC at 7:07 AM - 13 answers

Thanks to overzealous use of Google Flights, I'm going to Vancouver next week. Which is great, but I'll be there over Thanksgiving. Will there be anything to do or anything open over the holiday? I especially need ideas that are inside in case of bad weather. (My current plans are 1. go to Vancouver Island overnight 2. eat ALL the sushi 3. whale watch 4.walk/bike around aimlessly)
posted by genmonster around Vancouver, BC at 1:54 PM - 13 answers

I would like to take my girlfriend to Vancouver Island for the New Year. I'm looking for one or two great day hikes on the island that still be doable even if there is snowfall. I imagine a coastal hike is our best bet, and I'm looking for recommendations. Bonus points if you can see a mountain from the hike. Even a big hill.
posted by jeffmshaw around Victoria, BC at 7:57 AM - 3 answers

My sweetie and I are going to Vancouver Island for a road trip holiday, and we're looking for cool sights and restaurants that you love but we may not know about. [more inside]
posted by Homeboy Trouble around British Columbia at 3:56 PM - 13 answers

Please recommend roadtrip destinations from Vancouver, BC? [more inside]
posted by porpoise around British Columbia at 11:03 AM - 11 answers

My partner and I are moving to Victoria from St. John's, Newfoundland. What neighbourhoods should we focus on to find an affordable stand-alone house to rent? [more inside]
posted by jardinier around Victoria, BC at 5:53 PM - 6 answers