Our Trip to British Columbia and other points

roni · 05-08-2007

This is a pre-trip start

We depart on Thursday morning. We will drive from Portland to Port Angeles and take this ferry:

Should get to Victoria by 4:00 pm, and will check in at the Laurel Point Inn, very close to where the Coho docks in the Inner Harbour.

Have stayed at this hotel before, the Empress, but not this time

Staying here this time, the Laurel Point Inn, which is, I am told, the building in the foreground of the next photo:

After spending Thursday and Friday night there, we will go to the Butchart Gardens on the way to the next ferry boat, which will take us near Ginger and John's house, which will be our next stop.

Ron

Ginger · 05-08-2007

Ron, Victoria is going to be BEAUTIFUL at this time of year, lots of tulips, daffodils, etc. GREAT time to go there.

The Laurel Point Inn is second only to the Empress. It is a beautiful hotel, well managed and GREAT location. Walking distance to all the Inner Harbour attractions.

Looking forward to seeing you guys!

mofi · 05-09-2007

You guy are going to love victoria and vancouver, the weather is fantastic right now....I love this place in the summer!

southbound · 05-09-2007

Take lots of pictures to share with us!

MikenJulie · 05-09-2007

Ron I'd tell you to try to come up North to the interior, but I can't think of one good reason why!!

JK, it's nice out in the wilderness here, lots of good fishing, big hairy varmints to shoot, gut, and cook their meat on a fire pit!

Hmmm, think I gotta bbq this weekend!!

Rissask · 05-09-2007

Have fun and have a nice visit with Ginger and John and the kids.

xqqzme · 05-09-2007

We'll catch up with each other later in the summer so enjoy this trip (you anti-social people)

Just kidding....looking forward to some quality time this summer when you aren't in a hurry to get home.

PortlandNative · 05-09-2007

Have a great trip, Roni, and please do take lots of pics! I had no idea the Coho was still in commission! (lots of fond memories crossing the Straits to B.C.

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**Bumper** · 05-10-2007

Victoria is a great city, Ron. From where you're staying, it's a very short and pretty walk around the Inner Harbour to Spinnaker's Brew Pub. The food there is nothing special, but the location is great - try for the balcony on the second floor - and they have a wide variety of delicious beer to sample. A great way to spend a sunny afternoon.

roni · 05-10-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bumper

Victoria is a great city, Ron. From where you're staying, it's a very short and pretty walk around the Inner Harbour to Spinnaker's Brew Pub. The food there is nothing special, but the location is great - try for the balcony on the second floor - and they have a wide variety of delicious beer to sample. A great way to spend a sunny afternoon.

Thanks Bumper! We're walking out the door in about 90 minutes to drive up to Port Angeles. Friday I'll be in an all-day meeting (oh joy), but after that it is vacation time. Spinnaker's it is.

roni · 05-11-2007

Arrived Yesterday after a pleasant drive and ferry ride. Weather was near perfect. Checked in, walked around the Inner Harbour, found a wine store - sheesh, how do you'se afford to drink wine around here - I guess the nearly free health care helps with the expenses, but $14 canadian for bottle of YellowTail.

Ate at a nice Greek place on Dougals, Millos. Had roast lamb, very good. After dinner tried a glass of retsina - a new flavor for me. The server said they had the mildest available and I felt cheated - it did not taste near as bad as it reputation. I asked her if they had a stronger variety, but they did not, saving my taste buds, I am told.

Did not bring the camera cable, so our photos will have to wait till our return, but The view of the Inner Harbour from our room is stunning!! Here are a couple from other web sites

This wee building is a couple of blocks from our hotel

xqqzme · 05-11-2007

Forecast is for wonderful Spring weather this weekend.....enjoy yourselves!!!!

**SunKneeMarie** · 05-11-2007

beautiful places, Roni! have a great trip....

Ginger · 05-11-2007

Yah, the weather is great, you couldn't have picked a better time to come.

I grew up in Victoria, it is a beautiful city to visit. I can't wait to see your pics. Ron, is this your first time there? I hope you'll do the Dallas Road tour in your car...it's a beautiful drive along the water right from your hotel, all the way around past Beacon Hill Park, and on into Fairfield and Oak Bay.

Jimontheriver · 05-11-2007

We will be in Victoria the 28th on this month and Vancouver the 30th. Glad to see your trip report, keep it coming.

05-08-2007	#1 (permalink)
roni Happy Curmudgeon Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Oregon Posts: 25,536	Our Trip to British Columbia and other points This is a pre-trip start We depart on Thursday morning. We will drive from Portland to Port Angeles and take this ferry: Should get to Victoria by 4:00 pm, and will check in at the Laurel Point Inn, very close to where the Coho docks in the Inner Harbour. Have stayed at this hotel before, the Empress, but not this time Staying here this time, the Laurel Point Inn, which is, I am told, the building in the foreground of the next photo: After spending Thursday and Friday night there, we will go to the Butchart Gardens on the way to the next ferry boat, which will take us near Ginger and John's house, which will be our next stop. Ron

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roni Happy Curmudgeon Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Oregon Posts: 25,536	Arrived Yesterday after a pleasant drive and ferry ride. Weather was near perfect. Checked in, walked around the Inner Harbour, found a wine store - sheesh, how do you'se afford to drink wine around here - I guess the nearly free health care helps with the expenses, but $14 canadian for bottle of YellowTail. Ate at a nice Greek place on Dougals, Millos. Had roast lamb, very good. After dinner tried a glass of retsina - a new flavor for me. The server said they had the mildest available and I felt cheated - it did not taste near as bad as it reputation. I asked her if they had a stronger variety, but they did not, saving my taste buds, I am told. Did not bring the camera cable, so our photos will have to wait till our return, but The view of the Inner Harbour from our room is stunning!! Here are a couple from other web sites This wee building is a couple of blocks from our hotel Last edited by roni : 05-11-2007 at 08:26 AM.

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05-08-2007	#2 (permalink)
Ginger none Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 10,162	Ron, Victoria is going to be BEAUTIFUL at this time of year, lots of tulips, daffodils, etc. GREAT time to go there. The Laurel Point Inn is second only to the Empress. It is a beautiful hotel, well managed and GREAT location. Walking distance to all the Inner Harbour attractions. Looking forward to seeing you guys!

05-09-2007	#3 (permalink)
mofi añejo Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Now: Calgary, AB Before: Vancouver, BC, Canada Posts: 2,093	You guy are going to love victoria and vancouver, the weather is fantastic right now....I love this place in the summer!

05-09-2007	#4 (permalink)
southbound life=playa Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: New York City Posts: 581	Take lots of pictures to share with us!

05-09-2007	#5 (permalink)
MikenJulie life=playa Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: British Columbia, Canada Posts: 737	Ron I'd tell you to try to come up North to the interior, but I can't think of one good reason why!! JK, it's nice out in the wilderness here, lots of good fishing, big hairy varmints to shoot, gut, and cook their meat on a fire pit! Hmmm, think I gotta bbq this weekend!!

05-09-2007	#6 (permalink)
Rissask Brit basher Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 18,418	Have fun and have a nice visit with Ginger and John and the kids.

05-09-2007	#7 (permalink)
xqqzme Bi-Coastal Beacher Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Las Vegas and St George Posts: 4,786	We'll catch up with each other later in the summer so enjoy this trip (you anti-social people) Just kidding....looking forward to some quality time this summer when you aren't in a hurry to get home.

05-09-2007	#8 (permalink)
PortlandNative life=playa Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Oregon Mountains Posts: 584	Have a great trip, Roni, and please do take lots of pics! I had no idea the Coho was still in commission! (lots of fond memories crossing the Straits to B.C. )

05-10-2007	#9 (permalink)
Bumper Class Clown Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Winnipeg, Canada Posts: 9,521	Victoria is a great city, Ron. From where you're staying, it's a very short and pretty walk around the Inner Harbour to Spinnaker's Brew Pub. The food there is nothing special, but the location is great - try for the balcony on the second floor - and they have a wide variety of delicious beer to sample. A great way to spend a sunny afternoon.

05-11-2007	#12 (permalink)
xqqzme Bi-Coastal Beacher Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Las Vegas and St George Posts: 4,786	Forecast is for wonderful Spring weather this weekend.....enjoy yourselves!!!!

05-11-2007	#13 (permalink)
SunKneeMarie character encapsulator Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 26,325	beautiful places, Roni! have a great trip....

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05-11-2007	#14 (permalink)
Ginger none Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 10,162	Yah, the weather is great, you couldn't have picked a better time to come. I grew up in Victoria, it is a beautiful city to visit. I can't wait to see your pics. Ron, is this your first time there? I hope you'll do the Dallas Road tour in your car...it's a beautiful drive along the water right from your hotel, all the way around past Beacon Hill Park, and on into Fairfield and Oak Bay.

05-11-2007	#15 (permalink)
Jimontheriver life=playa Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Illinois on the Mississippi Posts: 858	We will be in Victoria the 28th on this month and Vancouver the 30th. Glad to see your trip report, keep it coming.