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Takin' hard left turns
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: So Cal
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Really looking forward to this. I think we'll do May, but I suspect we'll like it so much we'll schedule another trip for some September. I've traveled all over the world, but have never been to Canada, so we'll definitely take a day trip to Victoria, probably see Butchart Gardens.
I like the suggestion of taking the float plane from Seattle to Friday Harbor and renting a car there. That would really add an exotic element to the trip. |
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10-27-2016, 12:00 PM
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Information Junky
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: an island, upper left coast, USA
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Victoria, meh. I would rather spend time in Vancouver than Victoria(too touristy imo)
In general, the terrain becomes more dramatic as you go north. Also, as was said before, the Salt Spring islands are worthwhile.
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10-27-2016, 01:35 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: North Vancouver bc
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don't forget your passports if you are planning on travelling to Canada.
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10-27-2016, 02:08 PM
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Information Junky
Join Date: Mar 2001
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Sounds like you don't want him to stay long.
 But yeah, if you want to get back into the States...
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10-27-2016, 04:28 PM
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Takin' hard left turns
Join Date: Dec 2004
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Quick update - we've booked a condo in downtown Victoria for four nights in August. We will then take a ferry to one of the San Juans and stay there for a few nights, then back to the mainland and spend a few nights in Seattle before flying home. Still have bookings to make, but the plan is solidifying.
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Location: cascade mtns,WA.
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What island? let me know, I sail these waters all the time, it would be fun to meet you and enjoy some of my wine that I produce.
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Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: Palm Beach, Florida, USA
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Our family spent a short week in the Seattle area last summer before and after a cruise to Alaska. I got a lot of good advice in this thread. Short Vacation in Seattle Area I should update my thread to thank everyone who contributed and give a trip report.
Anyway, I've been in the area a few times and the heart of summer seems the time to go. We were there over the July 4th holiday and really never had crowds to deal with. We spent time in Seattle proper, did the Space Needle (highly recommend for sunset dinner) and Pike's Market (also highly recommend) and we took the ferry from Victoria, Canada to Port Angeles Washington. We spent the rest of the time in the Olympic National Park but we were in sight of the San Juans quite a bit. I don't think any time in the summer will be too crowded. June is perfect, in my estimation, because the days are longest. The weather is nice. I think you can't go wrong. I like the idea of taking the ferry from Victoria. Victoria is beautiful, if a bit touristy, and the ferries are a great experience. Do remember your passport. Border crossing is a breeze and the Canadian border guards are very polite and pleasant.
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Back in the saddle again
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Central TX west of Houston
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I was in Seattle in the 3rd week of May once many years ago, and the weather was great. THat's the extent of my experience.
I'd like to take the missus back.
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Join Date: May 2004
Location: Pursuing Happiness
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