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The Perfect 2-Day Victoria, BC Itinerary
Victoria is one of those cities that works surprisingly well for a short trip. The downtown core is compact, many of the main attractions are walkable, and in just two days you can experience the Inner Harbour, visit the Royal BC Museum, explore Fisherman’s Wharf, get out on the water and still make time for…
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The Perfect 7-Day Vancouver Island Road Trip Itinerary
A Vancouver Island road trip itinerary should give you time to experience the island, not leave you exhausted from driving between too many places. I spent one week travelling from Nanaimo to Sproat Lake, Tofino and Victoria. Along the way, I walked among old-growth trees, kayaked beside beavers, explored Pacific Rim National Park, saw whales…
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The Perfect 3-day Itinerary in Vancouver
If you only have 3 days in Vancouver, I’d spend one day exploring the city’s waterfront, one day experiencing the mountains of North Vancouver, and one day discovering more of Vancouver’s neighborhoods and coastline. That gives you the mix that made Vancouver stand out to me: city, ocean and mountains all woven together. I spent…
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25 Best Things to Do in Vancouver, BC
As part of my cross-Canada road trip, I ended up settling into Vancouver for a few weeks rather than simply passing through. I spent one week near Coal Harbour, followed by two weeks in Kitsilano, which gave me time to experience the city at a much slower pace. I also added a full week exploring…
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The Ultimate Canada Road Trip Itinerary: Quebec to Vancouver
Whenever I travel abroad, people often ask me what Canada is like. It is my home country, yet I realized there was still so much of it I had never experienced for myself. Driving across Canada had been on my travel wish list for years, but I did not want to rush from one major…
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Sea to Sky Highway Road Trip Guide: Vancouver to Whistler
The drive from Vancouver to Whistler may only take around two hours without stopping, but rushing through it would be a serious mistake. The Sea to Sky Highway follows the edge of Howe Sound before climbing into the Coast Mountains, passing ocean viewpoints, waterfalls, small communities and some of the most recognizable scenery in British…
