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Traveler’s Night In: British Columbia Edition

Photo by @kitwhelan

This week’s topic on Traveler’s Night In, a “tweet-up” for travelers, was British Columbia.  Ten questions were asked and tagged #TNI- Here are the questions:

Q1. If you could go anywhere in British Columbia, where would you go & why?

  • @whereisjeannie I’ve only been to Vancouver and Whistler, BC. I would go to Granville Island for the best almond croissant and craft shops!
  • @janamel I’ve been around my province lots, but I’m still itching to explore more of the northern BC – Alaska Highway, anyone?
  • @AnjaniLadki Vancouver bc its got what i love: ocean & mountains! But since I’m already going there next week, I’ll say Whistler
  • @lizsperandeo As a Vancouverite, I head to the #SunshineCoast anytime that I can. 2,400 annual hrs of sunshine, beaches, laid back locals.
  • @Only398: A1 #Vancouver Island. I heard it’s just a great place to visti!

Q2. Best nightlife in BC? Favorite Canadian libation?

  • @kymri Robson Street totally fun by nigh
  • @AmericanSahara Canadian whisky by a campfire under the stars
  • @doubleadventure Best night life? Listening to the wolves howl in a BC park.
  • @lisajanPA Best nightlife? The Yale/Orpheum/Robson St/Gastown…but Whistler/Blackcomb has the best parties – don’t miss
  • @whygocanada  Without question, BC’s (and Canada’s) best drink is Victoria Gin
  • @heliyes Try @thekeeferbar in Vancouver for drinks. Or Blue Mountain Winery in Okanagan Falls. Failing that, find a Ceasar somewhere!
  • @letsgotravel Sorry to be typical, but Molson Canadian is a old-time classic (and they’ve got the most epic commercial too)
Photo by @Only398

Q3: Sport you wishe you could’ve won gold in during the 2010 Olympic Games in Vancouver & Whistler?

  • @ZipSetRachel  Skiing, of course. I try hard, I love it, but let’s be honest, I am still on the greens & blues
  • @gapadventures: When will Adventure travel become an Olympic Sport? 
  • @wheresandrew:  Freestyle snowboarding (for the coolness factor) but hello? HOCKEY! USA 
  • @FrenchTwistDC Competitive poutine eating 😉
  • @packdsuitcase Wanted to be a snowboard trickster…. but 1st time I tried I chipped my tailbone. Thx Shawn White 4 making it look so easy

Q4. British Columbia is home to more than 900 parks & protected areas – which is your favourite?

  • @travelerkate From what I hear, Stanley Park is supsosed to be awesome. And is the Capilano Suspension Bridge included in the protected area?
  • @BryanCSnider Glacier National Park looks amazing
  • @whygocanada  Haida Gwaii (just ask @italylogue) and Pacific Rim National Park in #Tofino!
  • @lindsontheroad The massive waterfall at Wells Gray is pretty epic, and I love the Baden Powell trail in Lynn Canyon 
  • @PDSinBC Fav park is Porteau Cove 1/2 way between Vancouver & Whistler – beautiful new cabins to rent 
  • @donnadeau  #TBEX11 attendees shouldn’t overlook Kits Beach Park, w/in walking distance downtown. Wonderful views from beach & huge pool.
West Coast Trail of Pacific Rim National Park photo by @Kymri

 

Q5. Canadian celebrity you would most like to have a ski holiday with?

  • @intoxabroad: Rachel McAdams….her or Shatner
  • @lizsperandeo Kim Catrall would have some interesting things to say I bet!
  • @kwetravel That’s easy.. Ryan Reynolds. Preferably in the Green Lantern costume.
  • @ggarvin: A5. William Shatner would be fun to have a beer with, eh?
  • @smittytabb: Kiefer Sutherland – enough said Yeah but you’d only get 24 hours with him 😉

Q6. Most extreme British Columbia activity or experience uv tried or want to?? 

  • @sunshinecoastca Kayaking grade 4 Sechelt Rapids in Skookumchuck Narrows. Amazing to watch! 
  • @ElEhYouAreEh . Heli-skiing!! First I have to master skiing though :-/
  • @reachdean backcountry ski touring
  • @sasoffer Walking the suspension bridge up in Grouse Mountain, and taking the lift back down!
  • @LuxeTiffany Most extreme British Columbia activity or experience uv tried or want to?? Grouse Grind. Trail gains 2800 vertical feet.
photo by @heliyes

Q7. Best season to visit British Columbia? Why?

  • @ehalvey I’m hoping summer since I’ll be there next week. Anything will beat this 96 degree foolery with a plague of cicadas
  • @BlkChickOnTour Definitely summer. The weather is nice and the days are long
  • @AnjaniLadki I would think Summer bc it can’t be that hot! & winter bc there’s nothing like extreme snow =o)
  • @justinhamlin  never a bad season to visit BC, different seasons allow for different experiences, and different drinks!
  • @TravelsceneUSA Early summer: the weather is good & less crowds

Q8. Perfect romantic getaway in British Columbia?

  • @LauraAllenTvl Emerald Lake Lodge
  • @janamel I got married on Galiano Island, honeymooned in Sooke and Tofino
  • @CRMResorts Emerald Lake Lodge, B.C hands down. Wood burning fire places, no TV or cell reception..peace and serenity!
  • @lisajanPA Okay back to Tofino. Log cabin. On the beach. Roaring fire. Waves crashing that are 20 feet tall. No one for miles
  • @TourismBCmedia Poet’s Cove Resort on Pender Island is amazing. Luxurious and remote…a perfect romantic getaway!
photo by @PDSinBC

Q9. What is British Columbia’s best kept secret? Picture?

Q10. #TBEX is coming to Vancouver, BC next week! If you had one day/night in Vancouver, how would you spend it? 

  • @AnjaniLadki can’t wait till #TBEX! If I had just 1 day/night. I’d want 2 go ocean kayaking, seafood eating & moonlight strolling on the beach.
  • @allaboutmexico  Rent a bike & bike around Stanley Park, have a picnic then go to a club at night. #tni
  • @kitwhelan Stanley Park, Japadog for lunch, Granville Island shopping, and ice wine happy hour with travel friends!
  • @heliyes Check into @FairmontPacific dinner @baobei drinks @thekeeferbar watch @VanCanucks win game 4, walk the seawall ,visit Olympic Plaza
  • @CascadiaKids One day in Van: Artigiano coffee, walk seawall, Kitsilano, The Drive, Chinatown bakeries/dimsum, Capilano, Grouse Mtn.
 
 

Miss #TNI this week? Join in with your answers to the questions in the comments below and make sure to join us next Thursday from 3:30 pm EST- 5:00 pm EST for all the fun!

photo by @Heliyes

 

Thanks to the ZipSetGo girls for organizing a conversation with travelers from all over the world and to YOU for participating in this great group!

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