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1930artdeco · 02-15-2016, 01:35 PM

Hey all,

I am trying to reach members that live in the Vancouver/Victoria BC area for some info. The better half and I are going to take a small vacation there in sept/oct. and are wondering what there is to do/see/where to stay etc. So if any of you have any info please PM me.

Thanks,

Mike

CarlG · 02-15-2016, 02:48 PM

Victoria
Butchart Gardens
Double Decker Bus Tours
Castles & Churches

Vancouver
Stanley Park, Aquarium, Zoo
Capilano Suspension Bridge Park
Grouse Mountain
Maritime Museum

It's been 25 years since I've been there, so there are probably a lot more than what I remember. When we lived in the Seattle area, that was a favorite place to take a weekend off.

flatford39 · 02-15-2016, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by CarlG

Victoria
Butchart Gardens
Double Decker Bus Tours
Castles & Churches

Vancouver
Stanley Park, Aquarium, Zoo
Capilano Suspension Bridge Park
Grouse Mountain
Maritime Museum

It's been 25 years since I've been there, so there are probably a lot more than what I remember. When we lived in the Seattle area, that was a favorite place to take a weekend off.

Everything above and also in Vancouver you want to go to the Grandville Market. Lot's of interesting things to see and some great restaurants.

Bader · 02-15-2016, 06:34 PM

You should go in July for northwest deuce days.

redmodelt · 02-16-2016, 11:27 AM

Be sure to check the rules for what you can bring into Canada and what Id you need before you go.

Bader · 02-16-2016, 04:47 PM

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Cowichan bay is a really cool little area too.

Gil Sissons · 02-16-2016, 07:30 PM

Remember times have changed.
Take your passport...or you may have a real issue on your hands.
Gil. NoCal

Tacoma Bob · 02-17-2016, 02:32 PM

Not sure but you may want to check on ferry reservations. Another attraction is the Butterfly "museum". I think almost next door to Butchart Gardens.

RG · 02-17-2016, 02:40 PM

Hi Carl, Here are a few car events you might be able to fit in to your trip. Sept. 10 Langley Good Times Cruise- In show & shine. (800+ cars) Sept. 11 Langley Cruise-In Swap meet. Sept. 18 Model A Only Swap Meet. Put on by the two local Model A clubs, also in the Langley area. (about 20 vendors)( " A" related parts only.) Sept. 24 In Victoria-- Victoria Antique Tractor Swap Meet.

Charlie Stephens · 02-17-2016, 03:06 PM

If time permits check out the Olympic National Park in Washington. This is especially true if you are driving from California. The cedar trees are as tall as the redwoods, just not as old or as big around. It is definitely on my list of places to go back to.

Charlie Stephens

modeleh · 02-17-2016, 11:02 PM

Not sure how much time you will have when visiting Vancouver Island but the Forest Discovery centre in Duncan has a nice collection of logging artifacts and runs a steam train in the summer. North from there, the Ladysmith Maritime Society keeps a small fleet of antique wood boats and give tours of the harbour and there is a museum that focuses on the coal mining and logging history of the area. Further north to Port Alberni there is an operational steam sawmill and
steam yarding donkey display at the terminus of a heritage steam railway.

http://www.alberniheritage.com/steam-donkey

02-15-2016, 01:35 PM	#1
1930artdeco Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lynden, Wa Posts: 3,551	vancouver/victoria help Hey all, I am trying to reach members that live in the Vancouver/Victoria BC area for some info. The better half and I are going to take a small vacation there in sept/oct. and are wondering what there is to do/see/where to stay etc. So if any of you have any info please PM me. Thanks, Mike __________________ 1930 TownSedan (Briggs) 1957 Country Sedan

02-15-2016, 02:48 PM	#2
CarlG Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 9,115	Re: vancouver/victoria help Victoria Butchart Gardens Double Decker Bus Tours Castles & Churches Vancouver Stanley Park, Aquarium, Zoo Capilano Suspension Bridge Park Grouse Mountain Maritime Museum It's been 25 years since I've been there, so there are probably a lot more than what I remember. When we lived in the Seattle area, that was a favorite place to take a weekend off. __________________ Alaskan A's Antique Auto Mushers of Alaska Model A Ford Club of America Model A Restorers Club Antique Automobile Club of America Mullins Owner's Club

02-15-2016, 06:34 PM	#4
Bader Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Deer ridge Sask. can Posts: 181	Re: vancouver/victoria help You should go in July for northwest deuce days.

02-16-2016, 11:27 AM	#5
redmodelt Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Portland OR Posts: 6,340	Re: vancouver/victoria help Be sure to check the rules for what you can bring into Canada and what Id you need before you go.

02-16-2016, 04:47 PM	#6
Bader Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Deer ridge Sask. can Posts: 181	Re: vancouver/victoria help Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Cowichan bay is a really cool little area too.

02-16-2016, 07:30 PM	#7
Gil Sissons Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: No Cal Posts: 224	Re: vancouver/victoria help Remember times have changed. Take your passport...or you may have a real issue on your hands. Gil. NoCal

02-17-2016, 02:32 PM	#8
Tacoma Bob Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Tacoma, WA Posts: 1,025	Re: vancouver/victoria help Not sure but you may want to check on ferry reservations. Another attraction is the Butterfly "museum". I think almost next door to Butchart Gardens.

02-17-2016, 02:40 PM	#9
RG Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 1	Re: vancouver/victoria help Hi Carl, Here are a few car events you might be able to fit in to your trip. Sept. 10 Langley Good Times Cruise- In show & shine. (800+ cars) Sept. 11 Langley Cruise-In Swap meet. Sept. 18 Model A Only Swap Meet. Put on by the two local Model A clubs, also in the Langley area. (about 20 vendors)( " A" related parts only.) Sept. 24 In Victoria-- Victoria Antique Tractor Swap Meet.

02-17-2016, 03:06 PM	#10
Charlie Stephens Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,031	Re: vancouver/victoria help If time permits check out the Olympic National Park in Washington. This is especially true if you are driving from California. The cedar trees are as tall as the redwoods, just not as old or as big around. It is definitely on my list of places to go back to. Charlie Stephens Last edited by Charlie Stephens; 02-17-2016 at 03:49 PM.

02-17-2016, 11:02 PM	#11
modeleh Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Nanaimo BC Posts: 242	Re: vancouver/victoria help Not sure how much time you will have when visiting Vancouver Island but the Forest Discovery centre in Duncan has a nice collection of logging artifacts and runs a steam train in the summer. North from there, the Ladysmith Maritime Society keeps a small fleet of antique wood boats and give tours of the harbour and there is a museum that focuses on the coal mining and logging history of the area. Further north to Port Alberni there is an operational steam sawmill and steam yarding donkey display at the terminus of a heritage steam railway. http://www.alberniheritage.com/steam-donkey