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Archive for June, 2006
Jerry from Houston writes:
Friday, June 30th, 2006 by GetawayBC.com
I am submitting this story on behalf of my father-in-law, Jerry Verbeek. It is a striking that he should ask me to enter his story since his first language was Dutch and not English, is in his 60’s, is a sign painter by trade and has just begun English classes to improve his grammar so [...]
Ingrid from Nobleton writes:
Friday, June 30th, 2006 by GetawayBC.com
My visit to Butchart Gardens was extremely rewarding, delightful and only made me want to see more of British Columbia
Haydee from North Vancouver writes:
Thursday, June 29th, 2006 by GetawayBC.com
I recently had a beautiful vacation in the Cariboo! I was ready for a getaway. I started my trip driving up the Fraser Canyon. I spent my nights camping on a farm near 70 Mile House, a completely relaxing experience where the only thing to wake me was the horses rubbing on the tent wires. [...]
Shirley from Surrey BC V3S 7N9 writes:
Thursday, June 29th, 2006 by GetawayBC.com
We vacation almost yearly at the Kettle River Provincial Camp Ground. We have found whether we take our children (now 18 and 21) or not, we all enjoy. There is so much to do. Swim in the river, go for hikes, sit and relax, etc.
Welcome to the Sunshine Coast
Thursday, June 29th, 2006 by GetawayBC.com
Sechelt is the perfect getaway for Lower Mainland residents.
A scenic 40 minute ferry ride transforms you from the hectic city life to the relaxed pace of the Sunshine Coast. With several unique c
Leslie from Surrey writes:
Wednesday, June 28th, 2006 by GetawayBC.com
Enjoy some of the best that BC has to offer right in your own back yard! Start with a stroll along the White Rock promenade, stop to enjoy a bite to eat on a patio with a view. For a wine country experience without the trip to the interior stop at some of the fine [...]
Laurie from Campbell River writes:
Wednesday, June 28th, 2006 by GetawayBC.com
Frist I have to give you a bit of background on my trip to B.C. I am from Ontario and on the long weekend in May in 2004 was my High School Reunion in Huntsville, Ontario. It was the schools 100th anniversary so everyone that went to HHS was invited. It was [...]
Connie from Surrey writes:
Wednesday, June 28th, 2006 by GetawayBC.com
My favorite BC getaway is to Hope BC, now some have scoffed at my chosen destination, well after reading this they too will want to discover this daytripper’s paradise. I now average four to five times a year, and after six years I love Hope more than ever.
Living in the city we often forget common [...]
edmond from van. writes:
Tuesday, June 27th, 2006 by GetawayBC.com
I took a tour in Stanley Park . I rode in the horse drawn cart. I took pictures of the locals, the animals that is.
Eileen from Castlegar writes:
Tuesday, June 27th, 2006 by GetawayBC.com
About 3 years ago my boyfriend and I took a trip to Quadra Island. We camped at Rebecca Spit. What a beautiful place. I am from the West Kootenays, very beautiful in our part of BC as well, but the Island is great! We went Salmon fishing – I caught my very first salmon. A [...]