Maybe taking a trip to Canada...need input from our Canadian members...

[Big-X]

We have a free trip thru my wife's business and I would like to take a trip to Canada. It includes Vancouver & Nova Scotia and I think I would like it up there.

Any suggestions?

[HotX]

We have a free trip thru my wife's business and I would like to take a trip to Canada. It includes Vancouver & Nova Scotia and I think I would like it up there.

Any suggestions?Suggestions for where to go... or what to do?

[Big-X]

Opinions about which would be nicer to visit and any major things to see or do while there. I'm doing some reading now trying to decide, we have a choice of going there or Aruba or Mexico so I have alot of deciding to do. :)

[Ghost 26]

No offense, Canadians, but I am pretty sure that I would be heading south, to beaches and tacky drinks with umbrellas.

G26

[Goldsmith]

Ray the wife and I are taking a cruise in sept. that starts in NY and ends in Nova Scotia. Family went when I was a younster and great place to visit. If you have never been that would be my choice.

[mscales]

Ok Big-X, you have to decide, Vancouver or Nova Scotia. They are on opposite sides of the country. I have been to VC twice and it is beautiful. Both times it was on a cruise and that was one of the stops. I also want to see Nova Scotia one day but that is a seperate trip. VC is well worth the trip and there is a lot of other places to check out while your up that way. we spent 3 days in Seatle before our Alaskan cruise last summer and that was a lot of fun also.

[Big-X]

We have been to St Joh, St Thomas, Cabo, Grand Bahama, and Costa Rica in May so I was wanting to go north for a change. I'm really interested in Nava Scotia.

[HotX]

No offense, Canadians, but I am pretty sure that I would be heading south, to beaches and tacky drinks with umbrellas.

G26Of course everyone know that there are no beaches in Canada but at least with the arrival of Spring our igloos have started to melt!:wink: :wink: :wink:

[Ghost 26]

I see a problem here. My sig picture shows a bunch of snow in the background, but HotX's has green grass, and he is from north of the border. What's up with that? Now I don't know which direction I would go...:hmm2:

G26

[HotX]

I see a problem here. My sig picture shows a bunch of snow in the background, but HotX's has green grass, and he is from north of the border. What's up with that? Now I don't know which direction I would go...:hmm2:Yes, but I did have to photoshop out the rain. It's been the wetest Spring that I can remember!

[HotX]

As far as chosing between here and the Maritimes, I would say that it depends on what you are looking for.

Both the Maritimes and Vancouver are beautiful; and of course both locations are coastal. If you are looking for more of a city experience (with all of the amazing dining and shopping opportunities that go with it) then Vancouver, would be the place to go as you won't find any cities of this size in the Maritimes.

As far as Vancouver goes, once here, it is only a 100 minute drive to Whistler as well. There are ferries and/or helicopters here that allow you to visit Vancouver Island and its destinations, such as Victoria. Vancouver Island is 20 mins by helicopter or 90 mins by ferry. The ferry rides are gorgeous. I would definitely recommend visiting both Victoria and Whistler if you do come this way.

The Maritimes are also beautiful, but there are no cities as large as Vancouver, which may or may not matter to you. I've always had a saying that if I ever got kicked out of B.C., I would skip the rest of the country and head straight to the Maritmes.

I suppose it's really up to you and depends on what you like to do and how much time you have. I'm assuming that motorcycling is not likely to be on your agenda for this trip? There are LOTS of great rides here if you will have a bike. I can't speak about rides in the Maritimes, but I'm sure that there are great ones to be had there to.

Cheers!
-HotX

[John Donovan]

If You Decide To Go To Nova Scotia There Are Lots Of White Sand Beaches And Peggys Cove The Fabled Cabot Trail Which Should Be Done On A Bike It Is Breathtaking Halifax Is A Great City Great Night Life And All Of The Maritimes Are Famous For Their Music And Hospitaltaly You Won't Be Disapponiated Enjoy Your Trip Where Ever You Choose JOHN

[ontheedge]

I'v been to both as well. Grew up in Alberta, and now live in Nova Scotia. It also depends on what time of the year and the time you have to spend. If you have time, Nova Scotia has alot of things to SEE and do, within a relatively close proximaty - from Peggy's Cove and the orchards of the Annapolis Valley, both within an hour of Halifax, or as mentioned the Cabot Trail, which is beautiful, or a ferry ride accross to PEI. Not to mention a coastal drive through the old fishing villages, including Lunenburg, with all kinds of first class and "well priced" seafood. Well there you have it, as you've probably guessed, I'm not big on cities.

[Thorne310]

I grew up just 2 1/2 hours from Vancouver in WA so spent many weekends there and have been to Mexico about 5 times. I really miss Vancouver and can live with or without Mexico. I prefer the mountain, green, beauty compared to the hot, wet, beauty.. I'm talking regions here, not women.

Then why in the he$$ am I going to Jamaica in 2 weeks?

[McJeep]

Big X - I've lived on both coasts (x-military) and it would take forever to outline all the pros and cons of each.

How bout narrowing things down to time frames (summer or winter would make a huuuuge difference in the answer on preferences ;0) and what you would want to do? Then we can let you know which one is better suited.

East coast - quaint, often a step back in time, muchos pubs in Halifax :0), many maritime type museums and sights etc, extremely pretty in the fall

West Coast - more citified and upbeat, still lots of bars but more club oriented than pub flavour, lots of culture and sightseeing things to do and a real emphasis on the outdoors, sports, and nature oriented tourism, gorgeous year round if it aint raining ;0)

Rob