|
General Trip Planning Other Holiday Planning. |
|
Thread Tools | Search this Thread | Display Modes |
11 Jul 19, 12:33 PM |
#1
|
|
Imagineer
|
Canada trip next year
We are looking at doing something different next year for Mrs T's special birthday. Never been to Canada before and want to give it a look before we decide to give long haul flights a miss!
Looked yesterday at riding on the Rockie Mountaineer railway for part of a trip, taking in a bit of Canada and maybe driving down the west coast of the states for a flight home from Sa. Francisco. Anyone done something with regards to the train and offer any advice. Thanks!
__________________
John |
|
|
11 Jul 19, 03:31 PM |
#2
|
Very Serious Dibber
Join Date: Sep 18
Location: Auld Reekie
|
We did the rocky mountaineer from Vancouver to Calgary 10 years ago, gold leaf service. We had first driven from Calgary up to Jasper then over to Vancouver, so it was a round trip.
The food and wine on board were nice but to be honest, i didn’t think the train was worth it. I thought the scenery was better from the road, with the added bonus that you can stop the car and get out! The hotel they chose for the overnight stop in Kamloops was also not great. We also had some loudmouth carriage mates who got a bit too well lubricated and on a train, there’s no escape! We loved the area itself, so much that we just revisited it in May, but I would always recommend driving it over taking the RM. that’s a personal preference though!
__________________
Latest trip report A Marvel-lous Time In Paris: September 2023 trip & food report (in progress) All trip reports Wordsworth’s Index: all food & trip reports |
11 Jul 19, 10:16 PM |
#3
|
|
Imagineer
Join Date: Apr 15
|
I think that if you were to do as you're suggesting you will 3-4 weeks. Vancouver to San Fran is nearly a 16 hour drive (with no stops). We had 12 nights on the west coast of Canada taking in Vancouver, Vancouver Island (Victoria and Tofino) and Whistler and we could have easily have spent longer.
We didn't do the train, but I loved what we did. I would highly recommend western Canada. I haven't heard anyone say they haven't enjoyed visiting. My only piece of advice would be that although places don't look that far apart, in reality Canada is huge. |
|
|
11 Jul 19, 10:47 PM |
#4
|
|
Thread Starter
Imagineer
|
Thanks for your reply. Interested in what you did. Did you do any sort of trippie?
Length of time first matter as we are both retired so have all the time in the world!
__________________
John |
|
|
11 Jul 19, 11:04 PM |
#5
|
Apprentice Imagineer
Join Date: Sep 06
|
We go in 6 weeks. Fly to Vancouver, vancouver island then ferry to Bella coola, back down thru whistler to Vancouver. 21 days. Can’t wait x
|
11 Jul 19, 11:56 PM |
#6
|
|
Imagineer
Join Date: Apr 15
|
||
|
12 Jul 19, 09:23 AM |
#7
|
Apprentice Imagineer
Join Date: Sep 06
|
|
Thread Tools | Search this Thread |
Display Modes | |
|
DIBB Savings |
AttractionTickets.com
Get £10 off each Disney Ticket with the code ATDIBB10 Get up to £50 off per room at Disney or Universal with the code DIBBHOTELS |
theDIBB Blog |
One of the the five worlds found in Epic Universe, How to Train Your Dragon... Read More »
Disney announced that a new nighttime show, “Disney Dreams That Soar,” will run nightly at... Read More »
Walt Disney World Resort guests can get ready to have a “glowing’’ good time when... Read More »
|
theDIBB Menu |
Exchange Rates |
US Dollar Rates
Euro Rates |
DIBB Premium Membership |
Did you know you can help support theDIBB with Premium Membership? Check out this link for more information and benefits, such as... "No adverts on theDIBB Forums" Upgrade Now |