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Just a Second, selling little clocks

On My Own to Explore Vancouver

Written by tvordj on January 23, 2009

  • First rainy day since the day after I arrived out west. It’s not raining hard, just a light rain, at times just a heavy mist. Breakfast comes with the room but there’s nothing cooked. Still,...
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English Bay towards Stanley Park

Museum day in Vancouver

Written by tvordj on January 23, 2009

  • Yet another sunny day and the nicest yet. Linda made omelets for breakfast and we left to pick up Cathy about 11 or so. The drive in to the city to the museum, which is...
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Fort Langley, BC

Lions, Tigers, Bears and Giraffes

Written by tvordj on January 23, 2009

  • Lions and Tigers and Bears! And Giraffes!!!!The sky started out overcast but turned out brilliant. What a great day for the zoo! First we had to drive to pick up Linda's sister Cathy and her...
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View to the mainland BC from the ferry

Parksville, Qualicum Beach and Nanaimo

Written by tvordj on January 23, 2009

  • There was frost on the ground this morning, and that doesn’t happen too often round here. We got on the road about 10:30 and took the Inland Island highway to Campbell River. This is a...
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Another view of the Inner Harbour, Victoria

Shopping Victoria with Ange

Written by tvordj on January 23, 2009

  • Another sunny day with a chilly breeze. Perfect for walking around. Caught the bus and got to the appointed meeting place to wait for Ange, Murchies Tea and Coffee on Government Street. Again...
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brightly coloured shops downtown Victoria

Chinatown in Victoria

Written by tvordj on January 23, 2009

  • Weather has much improved. It’s clear, sunny and cold. They’re all complaining about the temperature but it’s colder than usual for here. It’s still warmer than yesterday though. Today’s route takes us on a scenic...
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My cousin's house, Victoria

Traveling West in Style

Written by tvordj on January 23, 2009

  • I had a huge amount of air miles so for my second visit to Canada's west coast, i decided to book Business Class. That gave me access to the Maple Leaf lounges in various airports...
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Prospectors Meal at Lake Bennett

General Info about the Yukon Cruise-Tour

Written by Cantin2 on June 18, 2008

  • General Info on Yukon TourWe spent three nights in Victoria prior to embarking on a thirteen night Holland America Cruise-Tour of the Yukon. Cruise-Tour #3 can be viewed here. The Cruise: The Zuiderdam was...
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Ferry from Vancouver to Victoria

Getting to Victoria from Vancouver Airport

Written by Cantin2 on June 16, 2008

  • Our cruise tour was departing Vancouver, a city we reallly love - but we had heard and read such accolades about Victoria.....what were the logistics of getting there - especially after a long day of...
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Whiffen Spit

Galloping Goose Trail

Written by lcampbell on November 1, 2006

  • Arriving in Victoria from Port Angeles via the Coho Ferry must be the absolute best way to get to the city. From the water, the greatest highlights of Victoria are all before me, highlighted by...
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