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OH and I are thinking about Vancouver possibly next year. I'd like to hear any tips and opinions from those who have been, particularly on things to see and do, where to eat and drink.
We'd also consider doing a twin centre holiday, say, a nights in a European City and then 4 nights in Vancouver. I believe airlines like Lufthansa fly directly to Vancouver?
I wonder whether Stockholm and Vancouver would be feasible? If not, I would consider doing Vancouver plus another Canadian or a US city.
Any thoughts or tips appreciated.
Thanks.
We'd also consider doing a twin centre holiday, say, a nights in a European City and then 4 nights in Vancouver. I believe airlines like Lufthansa fly directly to Vancouver?
I wonder whether Stockholm and Vancouver would be feasible? If not, I would consider doing Vancouver plus another Canadian or a US city.
Any thoughts or tips appreciated.
Thanks.
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http:// steamwo rks.com /node/1 40 (craft beers and excellent burger)
http:// www.old spaghet tifacto ry.ca/l ocation s/gasto wn
(great pastas and the sourdough is to die for!)
Also went up the Vancouver lookout. Great views.
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(great pastas and the sourdough is to die for!)
Also went up the Vancouver lookout. Great views.
Wikitravel is an excellent source of information:
https:/ /wikitr avel.or g/en/Va ncouver
(NB: You need to click the links for each of the districts to get the full picture).
Vancouver International Airport is served by direct flights from Heathrow, operated by both Air Canada and BA.
Air Transat and WestJet operate services from Gatwick.
Air Transat also flies to Vancouver from Manchester.
(Note that the Air Transat and WestJet services, don't operate all year round though. They're classed as 'seasonal').
There are no other direct flights from the UK.
There are no direct flights between Stockholm and Vancouver.
Montréal is loved by many visitors. It would make a good second city to visit in Canada. (With its French language and culture, it's very different to Vancouver):
https:/ /www.mt l.org/e n
https:/ /wikitr avel.or g/en/Mo ntreal
Flights between Vancouver and Montréal are operated by Air Canada and Air Transat (both all year), as well as by WestJet (seasonally).
Flights between Montréal–Trudeau Airport and the UK are operated by Air Canada and BA (both year round, to Heathrow), as well as by Air Transat (seasonally, to Gatwick)
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(NB: You need to click the links for each of the districts to get the full picture).
Vancouver International Airport is served by direct flights from Heathrow, operated by both Air Canada and BA.
Air Transat and WestJet operate services from Gatwick.
Air Transat also flies to Vancouver from Manchester.
(Note that the Air Transat and WestJet services, don't operate all year round though. They're classed as 'seasonal').
There are no other direct flights from the UK.
There are no direct flights between Stockholm and Vancouver.
Montréal is loved by many visitors. It would make a good second city to visit in Canada. (With its French language and culture, it's very different to Vancouver):
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Flights between Vancouver and Montréal are operated by Air Canada and Air Transat (both all year), as well as by WestJet (seasonally).
Flights between Montréal–Trudeau Airport and the UK are operated by Air Canada and BA (both year round, to Heathrow), as well as by Air Transat (seasonally, to Gatwick)
If, as suggested by Sanmac, you'd prefer to visit Quebec over Montréal, you might have a problem with flights. That's because there are no direct flights between Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport and the UK. Further (surprisingly, in my opinion) there are no direct flights to Vancouver either.
Make sure you go at the right time of the year as the weather can be quite iffy there (and in Seattle too). Seattle's great - Mount Ranier, Boeing factory tour, boat to Bainbridge Island (and hire a bike), Pike Place Market. I think you can do little light aircraft flights in Seattle although I did that in Vancouver. Seattle to Vancouver is drivable so makes a good two centre holiday.
Hi LadyCG
Been to Vancouver, landed in Seattle and moved on to Vancouver. Seattle is wonderful, especially Pike Place. I have family spread out in Ontario and there are also great places to visit there. My absolute favourite in Canada is Nova Scotia - can't really say why but just loved it, especially the South Shore area. The Bay of Fundy in particular is superb. Back to Vancouver - if you go Robson Street is a feast for shoppers and eaters One place that springs to mind for eating is Earl's, a chai that does great food. Gastown is another area of Vancouver that should not be missed. Stanley Park is yet another place. I could go on for hours !! A good read is Fodor's Vancouver and Victoria - you could probably pick up a second hand copy from ABEbooks.co.uk. If you should go then a trip to Vancouver Island is well worth it, especially a place called Cathedral Grove - it's a wonder ! Happy travelling
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Been to Vancouver, landed in Seattle and moved on to Vancouver. Seattle is wonderful, especially Pike Place. I have family spread out in Ontario and there are also great places to visit there. My absolute favourite in Canada is Nova Scotia - can't really say why but just loved it, especially the South Shore area. The Bay of Fundy in particular is superb. Back to Vancouver - if you go Robson Street is a feast for shoppers and eaters One place that springs to mind for eating is Earl's, a chai that does great food. Gastown is another area of Vancouver that should not be missed. Stanley Park is yet another place. I could go on for hours !! A good read is Fodor's Vancouver and Victoria - you could probably pick up a second hand copy from ABEbooks.co.uk. If you should go then a trip to Vancouver Island is well worth it, especially a place called Cathedral Grove - it's a wonder ! Happy travelling
FBG40