I worked for a Corporation that had an office in Seattle, Wa. and I would go there about every three months (I provided their IT support), and often people that I went with would take a day cruse over to Victoria BC. I never went, but those that did said that the weather there was identical to that in Seattle, and I found the weather in Seattle to be the best in the USA (I supported offices all over the country). What I liked the most was that for a large part of the year, if you wanted A/C, all you did was open the doors and windows. The wind always blows in from the Ocean and so it is mild and very moist. I would live in Seattle for health reasons except that it is entirely too expensive. Hope you enjoy.

Well if it was later like in the summer you could go to mildly famous Wreck Beach...Clothing Optional.

No, but it sounds great !
Have a wonderful time , and share some photos !

I liked Chinatown and the Science and Technology Museum. But I suppose what attracts depends on what your interests are.

If you make it to Bancouver Island (a 90 min ferry ride ) let me know ! I live in Sidney 5 min from the ferry as you dock

If you make it to Bancouver Island (a 90 min ferry ride ) let me know ! I live in Sidney 5 min from the ferry as you dock

OH yes, several times! I LOVE IT there. Went to a hostel in Tofino island... beautiful ancient forest area. People so friendly. Vancouver city was interesting but I'm not fond of cityscape - downtown shocked me as it looked like an overcrowded Japan city or something like that. Way too crowded. The best part is food is so delicious there.

BANFF and whistler

I love Vancouover, got a new battery in the van while we were there. I remember the suspension bridge, loved it. I remember taking a train. We must have been there in 1998 or so, please don't do the math. I just remember I enjoyed it, and I'd go back in a heartbeat.

Yes, but not for many years. Now that I live in Seattle I need to go again!

Yes, it's lovely there!! I 3rd the gardens!

Only as far into Canada as the Canadian side of Niagra Falls.

The Falls were breathtaking. I am now forever thankful that Ted Roosevelt created the National Parks and protected them.

Can you imagine casinos on the rims of the Grand Canyon?

Yup.

I went there for New Years Eve 2000 (The Millenium). One of the most beautiful cities you will ever see. Also being a Canadian city means you'll probably run into nothing but really cool people. I would love to go back there for a longer visit someday.