http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/Canada/British-Columbia/Vancouver-Island/ Travel adventures in journals and photos from North America , Canada , British Columbia , Vancouver Island en-us Sun, 06 Dec 09 10:58:32 +0000 Sun, 06 Dec 09 10:58:32 +0000 Woke up at 8am for breakfast at the Blue Fox with Matt andNina. Alan took us to the 100 ferry to vancouver where we took a bus downtown. Following a series of buses and sky trains we eventually met up with our friends Nick Stefan Heather Matt and Sharlene for dinner. After a nice cook it yourself dinner at Sukiyaki Aunt Wendy picked us up and brought us to Grandpa's house to sleep. http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/Canada/British-Columbia/Vancouver-Island/Victoria/blog-458261.html Hierbij wil ik jullie verwelkomen op mijn eerste ooit geschreven blog en jullie hebben ook nog de eer om het te lezen. Bij deze ik vind het leuk dat jullie dat dan ook met een genoegen doen. Hoop ik dan.Ik ben vorige week donderdag 12 nov vertrokken vanuit Nederland naar Seattle. Mijn vlucht vanuit Amsterdam was een uur vertraagd vanwege mist in Frankfurt. Gelukkig haalde ik uiteindelijk toch http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/Canada/British-Columbia/Vancouver-Island/Victoria/blog-454513.html Our Experience at PescatoresOn November 2nd 2009 at noon a group of us went for lunch at Pescatores Seafood and Grill in order to experience a real west coast gastronomic meal. Having read numerous mixed reviews online yet hearing good things from locals we were intrigued to find out the truth for ourselves.Upon calling and making the reservation we were automatically impressed by the professi http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/Canada/British-Columbia/Vancouver-Island/Victoria/blog-453997.html Bon Rouge French Bistro is a magnificent restaurant within in the heart of Victoria B.C. Canada. It is located on 611 Courtney Street within walking distance of the Fairmont Empress Hotel the Parliament building and Chinatown. As a small group of friends we made a visit to Bon Rouge on Tuesday October 27 2009 at 530 p.m.As a local restaurant incorporating as many local ingredients as possi http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/Canada/British-Columbia/Vancouver-Island/Victoria/blog-453787.html Canoe Brewpub is located at 450 Swift Street on Victoriarsquos Inner Harbour in addition to a local brewery Canoe also includes a marina and restaurant. The five of us visited Canoe Brewpubrsquos upper restaurant at 600pm on Wednesday the 28th of Octoberrsquo09. After hearing locals descried the Canoe experience as a ldquomustrdquo we decided to enjoy a tasting of the neighbourhood b http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/Canada/British-Columbia/Vancouver-Island/Victoria/blog-453244.html Sea Cider Farm Ciderhouse is a ciderhouse located 20 minutes east of Victoria on Vancouver Island B.C. that produces organic cider using historic apples some of which are grown on their property. They have a stunning tasting room where they offer tastings of their ciders paired with local artisansrsquo breads meats spread cheeses and chocolates. The service and atmosphere add to the quali http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/Canada/British-Columbia/Vancouver-Island/Victoria/blog-453199.html Merridale Estate CideryOur team visited Merridale Estate Cidery on October 30 2009. Merridale cider is an awardwinning and authentic cider that is locally produced and handcrafted from homegrown apples. The cider made from 100 percent undiluted juice is not pasteurized and not made from concentrate. The cidery also produces a line of eau de vie and brandy that is produced under the same str http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/Canada/British-Columbia/Vancouver-Island/Victoria/blog-452967.html Bed and Breakfast in Duncan on Vancouver IslandMy friend Shannon runs a spectacular BB on Vancouver Island called Maple Grove Guest House. Set on the outskirts of Duncan BC on 21 acres the 2 bedroom 1 bath accommodation was built new in 2009. Set well apart from the host's home for privacy and tranquility. Bed and Breakfast Duncan Vancouver Island http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/Canada/British-Columbia/Vancouver-Island/blog-452886.html On Tuesday October 27th 2009 my friends and I went out for dinner at Bon Rouge French Bistro Restaurant. It is located in the Inner Harbor on 611 Courtney Street in Victoria British Columbia. I was amazed at how many local products Bon Rouge had to offer. A number of their local wines came from Sand Hill Grey Monk Summer Hill Mission Hill and Kettle Valley Wineries. As well some of their f http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/Canada/British-Columbia/Vancouver-Island/Victoria/blog-451797.html It's been a long time coming but it's finally time to dust off the travel blog engage the choke give the pullcord a couple tugs give gas and fire 'er upIt's good to be unemployed again and looking forward to some amazing travels ahead But first we thought we would throw down a little Sonora Blog to celebrate the last 6 months of employment in the rugged luxury known as Sonora Resort...www http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/Canada/British-Columbia/Vancouver-Island/blog-450391.html Hi GuysGood to hear from you all Anyway thought I'd write another blog and tell the tales of Canada.Let's start at my study which will soon come to an end. Only 7 more days to go. Then I'm done collecting data and it's time to analyze all the answers. A daunting task and even though I'm curious I'm not really looking forward to processing it all. I fear the maze of statistics the feeli http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/Canada/British-Columbia/Vancouver-Island/Victoria/blog-449548.html Hi everybHowz Holland How has the outdoor climbing sea kayaking watching the seals otters bald eagles and deer been Oh wait Im confused. Thats not in Holland Thats here PWell had my first Thanksgiving. Tried the pumpkin pie cheese cake and vegetarian turkey. All good I can tell ya. Although Thanksgiving here isn as big of a deal as it is in the States. I went to my professors place http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/Canada/British-Columbia/Vancouver-Island/Victoria/blog-446140.html The beautiful and ancient trees of Cathedral Grove one of the few remaining rain forests of the northern hemisphere. A truly magical place. http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/Canada/British-Columbia/Vancouver-Island/blog-445918.html On my way to Tofino I offered a ride to a native American man called Sayachapis Matthew Williams by his colonial given name. This ride was the beginning of a unique encounter and an unforgettable travel experience. During the drive Sayachapis offered me to stay on his own little island near Tofino called Indian island. I finally ended up staying for two days on Indian Island enjoying the most http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/Canada/British-Columbia/Vancouver-Island/Tofino/blog-445703.html The wild and beautiful west coast of Vancouver Island. http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/Canada/British-Columbia/Vancouver-Island/Tofino/blog-445697.html As mentioned before on October 1st I took the ferry from Horseshoe Bay West Vancouver to Nanaimo Vancouver Island. Here is the next map of my journey http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/Canada/British-Columbia/Vancouver-Island/blog-445693.html Today has had its share of ups and downs shall we say.It started off with a suprisingly bright start and the sun even rose and shone through the gap between the horizin and the clouds for a few minuites. After that the clouds started looming ominously and it was time to get things underway. Along the way in preparation for rain I have bought some white bin bags to aid in the waterproofness of http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/Canada/British-Columbia/Vancouver-Island/blog-445572.html We got up Friday with the intention of heading to Victoria provincial capital of British Columbia. Once we got our collective act together it turned out to be too late to catch the ferry from Port Angeles which is the shortest route. Further research revealed that if we drove to Anacortes we could catch a boat that went through the San Juan Islands to a town near Victoria so we headed north.T http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/Canada/British-Columbia/Vancouver-Island/Victoria/blog-441802.html Vancouver Island De Mntig hei mer frei gha u somit hei mer es langs Weekend gha. Darum si d Kathrin d Barbara dr Stefan u ich de uf Vancouver Island gange. Am Samstig morge am schsi hani ufe Bus messe damit i am nni mit diesne ha uf d Fhri chne. Ds Wtter isch uu genial gsi u dr Sunneufgang mitem Bodenbel zwsche dr Bum het soooo schn usgseh aber vom Bus us hani kes Fteli chnne mac http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/Canada/British-Columbia/Vancouver-Island/blog-440907.html Travelogue Day 5 Day 6Victoria British Columbia Canada Day at SeaHello everyone Tuesday September 22 2009We arrived early in Victoria BC and because we were only in port for about a half a day our tour of Butchart Gardens Wine Chocolate left around 900 a.m. The day was gloriously clear and about 70 outside with no winds.The ride out to Butchart Gardens was quite enjoyable with http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/Canada/British-Columbia/Vancouver-Island/Victoria/blog-440232.html