Montecfo
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Hi-
I had a prior thread on planning this trip, now too old to post to. But I wanted to update it as we now have selected an itinerary. The two of us (50's couple) are flying into Seattle (Vancouver might have been easier but we are flying on points on US airlines). Then to Port Angeles, reserved ferry to Victoria, 5 nights in Victoria, 2 nights in Nanaimo, reserved ferry to Horseshoe Bay, 5 nights Whistler, then back to Seattle area for 4 nights (including one at my sister's place further south) before flying back out of Seattle. We will have a car the whole time until last 3 days in Seattle. We usually enjoy outdoors adventures, exploring and sightseeing. We also like things like local theatre and live music. As far as restaurants we like more low-key spots favored by locals.
We did a similar trip before, many years ago but did not include Whistler and stay on Vancouver Island was much shorter. We stayed on San Juan Island then so skipping it now, but we welcome other island ideas as well. We were trying to work in a river rafting trip if we can find one that makes sense. We are planning to do a whale watching trip from Victoria and some kayaking. Of course Butchart Gardens is in our plans.
Vancouver did not fit into our plans as we were trying to avoid spending a large amount of the time in cities, and the logistics of visiting family dictated time in Seattle area. But we also like ideas for future trips as there is so very much to do in this region. Trip starts two weeks from Monday.
Everyone was so helpful before. Thankful for that, and ideas welcome.
I had a prior thread on planning this trip, now too old to post to. But I wanted to update it as we now have selected an itinerary. The two of us (50's couple) are flying into Seattle (Vancouver might have been easier but we are flying on points on US airlines). Then to Port Angeles, reserved ferry to Victoria, 5 nights in Victoria, 2 nights in Nanaimo, reserved ferry to Horseshoe Bay, 5 nights Whistler, then back to Seattle area for 4 nights (including one at my sister's place further south) before flying back out of Seattle. We will have a car the whole time until last 3 days in Seattle. We usually enjoy outdoors adventures, exploring and sightseeing. We also like things like local theatre and live music. As far as restaurants we like more low-key spots favored by locals.
We did a similar trip before, many years ago but did not include Whistler and stay on Vancouver Island was much shorter. We stayed on San Juan Island then so skipping it now, but we welcome other island ideas as well. We were trying to work in a river rafting trip if we can find one that makes sense. We are planning to do a whale watching trip from Victoria and some kayaking. Of course Butchart Gardens is in our plans.
Vancouver did not fit into our plans as we were trying to avoid spending a large amount of the time in cities, and the logistics of visiting family dictated time in Seattle area. But we also like ideas for future trips as there is so very much to do in this region. Trip starts two weeks from Monday.
Everyone was so helpful before. Thankful for that, and ideas welcome.
