tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1638863761357353400.post8009675248778727568..comments2023-10-30T05:28:55.878-05:00Comments on Hi Sugarplum!: We Booked Our Trip, Eh!Cassie {Hi Sugarplum}http://www.blogger.com/profile/09407708187775806177noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1638863761357353400.post-39550450364778643352012-04-13T12:21:42.341-05:002012-04-13T12:21:42.341-05:00As a Canadian, I'm so thrilled to read of the ...As a Canadian, I'm so thrilled to read of the excitement over traveling to my gorgeous country. I dig it, eh? I'm from Toronto, but also want to go to BC. Have a fantastic trip!Major Galhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06103983034938394904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1638863761357353400.post-77480128452602507402012-04-01T20:58:50.408-05:002012-04-01T20:58:50.408-05:00We visited Vancouver and Whistler last summer and ...We visited Vancouver and Whistler last summer and had an awesome time. I highly recommend zipling in Whistler with Ziptrek Eco Tours. You zip back and forth between the Whistler and Blackcomb mountains. It's AMAZING!!! Had a tasty crepe at Crepe Montagne in Whistler Village. The view along the Sea-to-Sky is gorgeous, and seeing all the waterfalls is great.<br /><br />http://www.imbusyprocrastinating.com/2011/07/vacationing-in-vancouver-whistler-and.html<br /><br />In Vancouver, rather than staying at a hotel, we rented a condo in Kitsilano via VRBO. Neat neighborhood, and we got to walk to Granville Island and great restaurants in Kits.<br /><br />Enjoyed walking around Gastown one evening, and watching the steam clock. Rather than the Capilano Suspension Bridge, which is expensive and way commercialized, we went to Lynn Canyon and went hiking and walked across the suspension bridge there. Wonderful hiking (walking)and views, and it's all free! The bridge is shorter and not as high as the Cap Bridge, but it is narrower and moves around more when people walk on it.<br /><br />http://www.imbusyprocrastinating.com/2011/07/vacationing-in-vancouver-highlights.html<br /><br />My favorite part of our whole trip was kayaking in the San Juan Islands, with orca whales playing nearby. Simply awe-inspiring!<br /><br />Enjoy your trip ... you'll love it!Hollie @ I'm Busy Procrastinatinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15186733812673111574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1638863761357353400.post-335517679632709922012-03-19T23:10:02.829-05:002012-03-19T23:10:02.829-05:00Oh and rent bikes to go around Stanley Park (lots ...Oh and rent bikes to go around Stanley Park (lots of rental places near the entrance off West Georgia & Denman area).... And Granville Island is a must! You can catch the little harbor boats across from the downtown core/Yaletown to Granville Island. Do a Granville Island Brewery tour. And the Cap Suspension Bridge is so-so. It's a bit far from downtown. I'd suggest doing it on your way up to Whistler, as it wont take that long and is on the road to the Sea-to-Sky. <br />Any questions, let me know! Goodtoglow@gmail.comUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00365484843087346020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1638863761357353400.post-46569689765929420122012-03-19T23:05:59.396-05:002012-03-19T23:05:59.396-05:00You are going to have an amazing time. I was born ...You are going to have an amazing time. I was born and raised in a suburb of Vancouver and love this city! I also went to nursing school in Victoria so it holds a special place in my heart.<br /><br />I ditto the suggestion for Rodney's Oyster House in Yaletown. It gets VERY busy so make a reso if you can (opentable.com should allow resos for there). Brunch at the Boathouse in English Bay. <br /><br />Grand Pacific and the Delta in Victoria are great places to stay, and right at the harbor. Probably a bit on the expensive side but there are tons of great hotels more affordable nearby as well (TripAdvisor is your friend!). <br />But chart Gardens should be well into blooming late April so check it out on your way into Victoria!<br />Take a detour to Coombs on your way to Tofino to check out the goats on the roof at the market! The market is great to browse in. <br />Tofino is heaven. Take surfing lessons!!!! With a wetsuit you will be fine in the water and its so much fun! <br />On your way back ferry from Nanaimo to Horseshoe Bay (don't drive all the way back to Swartz Bay). Reserve the ferries if you have an idea of your times and are going over the weekend. <br />Whistler - if you can afford it or find a deal, the Four Seasons is SO worth it. Best hotel I have ever stayed at. At least go to the restaurant and have the dinner with the wine pairings. And if you are lucky, the mountain will still be open for spring skiing (it stays open to may frequently, and considering its still snowing now, you stand a good chance). There is great shopping in Whistler Village, as well as Robson St, West 4th, South Granville & Metrotown (all within greater Vancouver). <br /><br />Fun place to go out at night in Vancouver is Lamplighter in gastown. Hit up any bar on Granville St if there is a Canucks game on (it's playoff season!). Canucks fans are crazy!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00365484843087346020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1638863761357353400.post-40741362659291382892012-02-26T00:10:05.780-06:002012-02-26T00:10:05.780-06:00Love Love Love Vancouver, BC! Have a wonderful ti...Love Love Love Vancouver, BC! Have a wonderful time and have a Beaver Tail at the Quay!Catheehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09920447965500004720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1638863761357353400.post-65950671867660290402012-02-24T19:12:01.166-06:002012-02-24T19:12:01.166-06:00I'm live in Calgary so I understand your love ...I'm live in Calgary so I understand your love of Banff. But I also love Vancouver and it sounds like you have a perfect trip lined up to see everything. The sea-sky highway is a must (stop into one of the little coastal villages along the way for some great views). And make sure to go to Granville market in Vancouver. <br /><br />Love your site, I just came over from Living Savvy and will continue to follow!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02784876383276005374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1638863761357353400.post-25537450607972495482012-02-24T17:55:48.179-06:002012-02-24T17:55:48.179-06:00It sounds like you will have a fabulous trip. I li...It sounds like you will have a fabulous trip. I live in Victoria and recommend walking the beaches, feeding the ducks at Beacon Hill Park http://www.beaconhillpark.com/ , taking pictures at Ogden point http://www.explorevancouverisland.com/Ogden_Point_Victoria_BC.htm at dusk, Hiking through Gold Stream provincial park http://www.goldstreampark.com/ to the waterfall, Exploring Craigdarroch Castle http://www.thecastle.ca/, going to the museum http://www.royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/MainSite/default.aspx , eating at Smokin' Bones on Douglas St. (great ribs, meat and sides), In Nanaimo a bit further up Vancouver Island there are some nice seafood restaurants near the ferry and departure Bay is a pretty beach to explore.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18086866367572928636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1638863761357353400.post-65443858414164102192012-02-24T14:12:32.930-06:002012-02-24T14:12:32.930-06:00Oh you will have a blast! I've lived in all th...Oh you will have a blast! I've lived in all those places so I'm pretty much your best tour guide ever. Tofino ... Stay at pacific sands if you want something affordable, but right on the beach where there's surf and you're close drive to the town. Don't forget to ask the front desk how to get to sunset point...and hike all the way up to the top! (you'll have to climb up some rocks through some light bushy area, sooooworth it though!) have dinner in town at the shelter. Amazing food and fun atmosphere!!! <br /><br />Ok so whistler as a lot of great stuff but nothing compares to the smokies and poutine stand in the middle of the village! Also sit out on the patio and have a beer at the longhorn for a real whistler experience ! The new peak to peak gondola is also quite a sight to see.<br /><br />Vancouver... I see someone already suggested Rodney's. Even if You don't eat oysters you should check it out for their Caesars ...they also may have the cutest male servers in Vancouver! Check out some live music while you're here! Just look up livenations.com or ticketmaster.ca to see who's playing. It's my favorite thing to do...except going to a Canucks game of course!! <br /><br />Have fun. Feel free to email if you have any questions :)<br /><br /><br />Sam<br />Samantha_m_swain@hotmail.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1638863761357353400.post-56921958750354151762012-02-24T01:13:36.585-06:002012-02-24T01:13:36.585-06:00Ack! I live in Vancouver. Shoot me an email I can ...Ack! I live in Vancouver. Shoot me an email I can give you LOADS of ideas AND if you want to meet local fabulous bloggers like me, well, that can be arranged!<br /><br />barbaras{dot}hodgepodge{at}yahoo{dot}ca!Barbara Matsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01687912436864826801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1638863761357353400.post-86456406576504982172012-02-23T17:35:49.067-06:002012-02-23T17:35:49.067-06:00Good for you to take some time together. It's ...Good for you to take some time together. It's so great for your marriage, and for your kids too. Your itinerary looks lovely!Sheila@Chinaberryhttp://www.chinaberry.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1638863761357353400.post-17798839065708489312012-02-23T15:07:45.941-06:002012-02-23T15:07:45.941-06:00Awesome! You will have a blast. Can't believe ...Awesome! You will have a blast. Can't believe I haven't been there and it's 2 hours away from me. Oh idea- you should stop and see me before you go :)Michaelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05279263060923898833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1638863761357353400.post-34307820157696570492012-02-23T14:47:33.143-06:002012-02-23T14:47:33.143-06:00Love a trip together. It does make you appreciate...Love a trip together. It does make you appreciate one another and your kiddos more! Enjoy.Lauriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18298504456323812910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1638863761357353400.post-20754999641908747072012-02-23T14:38:39.938-06:002012-02-23T14:38:39.938-06:00You'll have a brilliant time! It's my old ...You'll have a brilliant time! It's my old stomping ground - though too long ago to recommend with certainty. However, whenever I am back, I always get a feed of sushi (I'm now a vegetarian but even the veggie sushi is delicious!!), spend time watching people/boats and relaxing on Jerico Beach, trying a new ethnic/cuisine restaurant, and shopping! The Botanical Gardens at UBC (including the Nitobe Memorial Gardens) are beautiful, Grouse Mountain overlooks Vancouver and is a fabulous view - inquire because there also non-skiing-season activities, East Sooke Park outside of Victoria, or locals-guided tours of Victoria. But like anywhere, just sitting at a cafe and people watching, listening, experiencing is -I think - a wonderful thing to do on holiday. Whatever you do, it'll be great! Enjoy!! YlanYlannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1638863761357353400.post-85551916002077292952012-02-23T14:00:59.372-06:002012-02-23T14:00:59.372-06:00That looks so pretty! I've only been to Toron...That looks so pretty! I've only been to Toronto but I'd love to explore more of Canada. Have fun!<br />www.winetastegirl.comwinetastegirl.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03976039609121918234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1638863761357353400.post-25068276353560893562012-02-23T13:55:47.249-06:002012-02-23T13:55:47.249-06:00You are going to have the BEST time!!!! We go to B...You are going to have the BEST time!!!! We go to BC annually, and just got engaged in Whistler in September! We love mountain biking in the area, its so stunning! Our fave restaurant in Whistler is called Elements. Its a little tapas bar, hidden in the North End of the village. To.Die.For. Get the sticky toffee and pear dessert. Have an amazing trip!!!!Laurelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11475565270835096575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1638863761357353400.post-7857168400951679692012-02-23T13:18:07.851-06:002012-02-23T13:18:07.851-06:00I live in Vancouver but am from Vancouver Island a...I live in Vancouver but am from Vancouver Island and have lived all over (including Victoria, Tofino and Ucluelet among others). I have done tourism on the ferries there and I ahve to say you have picked all the best stops to visit! I think you'll have an amazing time! Vancouver (Stanley Park, Queen E Park, Granville Island, Capilano Suspension Bridge), Victoria (Inner Harbour, Butchard Gardens, the Empress) and Tofino/Ucluelet (the lighthouse point, whale watching, the beauty of the coast) are all wonderful places to visit! I have heard Whistler is just as wonderful though I have not been there since I was young. <br /><br />Have a wonderful trip and if you have any specific questions about these areas feel free to email me (taraelizabethmorgan@gmail.com), I love to talk tourism on the coast of BC.<br /><br />Oh and I"m a new follower to your blog, I can't remember which blog directed me here but I'm glad I came!Tarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12272445892662723437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1638863761357353400.post-72531263453768736282012-02-23T12:38:50.054-06:002012-02-23T12:38:50.054-06:00Well this post makes me want to go to Vancover alt...Well this post makes me want to go to Vancover although I am not going to lie that bridge scares me a little bit. I think we need to start taking a vacay every year! love it!Natalie {Designer Bags and Dirty Diapers}https://www.blogger.com/profile/17353793755653007746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1638863761357353400.post-15930071546428017082012-02-23T12:18:58.445-06:002012-02-23T12:18:58.445-06:00Oh, I am so jealous!!! I've never been to Cana...Oh, I am so jealous!!! I've never been to Canada, eh. It looks gorgeous. I hope you'll share about your trip!Amanda @ Serenity Nowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16483017563206007698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1638863761357353400.post-82261617325304760562012-02-23T11:38:09.238-06:002012-02-23T11:38:09.238-06:00Your pics make me drool, remembering how beautiful...Your pics make me drool, remembering how beautiful it is up there. You will have a ball - especially since you two NEVER waste a minute. We did two days each in Vancouver, Victoria, Seattle, Whidbey Island and Portland and loved every fun, busy minute. Vancouver: Sylvia Hotel, biking Stanley Park, funky streets behind there - Victoria: Inn at Laurel Point, drinks at the Empress Hotel are my recs. And, I agree - the people were friendly, fun, helpful and very welcoming everywhere we went in the Pac NW.lindleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07978036406389418950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1638863761357353400.post-10332737266422899902012-02-23T11:21:54.280-06:002012-02-23T11:21:54.280-06:00We went to Whistler for our honeymoon a few years ...We went to Whistler for our honeymoon a few years ago and just fell in love with it. So quaint and gorgeous! You'll love it too :)Megan Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15406671936837860780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1638863761357353400.post-21167831137221976792012-02-23T10:42:03.649-06:002012-02-23T10:42:03.649-06:00I can't wait for the recap! So I can pin it wi...I can't wait for the recap! So I can pin it with your wonderful itinerary!Lil Mama Stuarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10311577182493946745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1638863761357353400.post-54443486386223509072012-02-23T10:34:50.900-06:002012-02-23T10:34:50.900-06:00Yay! Oh I love Vancouver!!! You are going to have ...Yay! Oh I love Vancouver!!! You are going to have a blast!Alexahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12153464120291028496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1638863761357353400.post-91062153006374600212012-02-23T10:25:09.299-06:002012-02-23T10:25:09.299-06:00Oh I'm so jealous, I love Vancouver! We loved...Oh I'm so jealous, I love Vancouver! We loved the Queen Elizabeth Park too, beautiful!Amberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09136480719990550856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1638863761357353400.post-91419723174103946742012-02-23T10:18:43.891-06:002012-02-23T10:18:43.891-06:00Wow, you're definitely packing a LOT of stuff ...Wow, you're definitely packing a LOT of stuff into one trip. How much time are you in Vancouver? I can send you a list of restaurants and hotels to stay at.Carol@TheDesignPageshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06295864864829980441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1638863761357353400.post-52393354321503000932012-02-23T10:16:06.463-06:002012-02-23T10:16:06.463-06:00I went to Whistler and Vancouver in January, and w...I went to Whistler and Vancouver in January, and while cold (as expected), it was such a beautiful and friendly place. While in Whistler we asked for eating recommendations for Vancouver, and what kept coming up was Rodney's Oyster House (super fresh oysters - I don't eat them but everyone else said they were the best they had) and Vij's (Indian). Both were AMAZING.Justinehttp://youresomartha.comnoreply@blogger.com