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    Dmart
    啓蒙家
    Joined: 24 Mar 2021

    Not only related to clothing but we spending 16 days in Canada in summer for vacation. We rent a car and go to the obvious spots, Banff, Jasper, Whistler, Vancouver island and Vancouver. Anyone from Canada that may have some tips on where to go and what to see? We are rather active so will do lots of hiking, running, biking.
    I will obviously see TJ at The Shop Vancouver.

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      tody
      啓蒙家
      Joined: 24 Feb 2021

      I went there a couple of times, so I can only give some tips from a tourist point of view.

      Take the Inside Passage, if possible. That was very memorable.
      Look for accomodation at the Lodge at Bow Lake. The lodge itself is a sight to see.
      Yoho National park was the less touristy, in my opinion.

      Apart from that - you'll have a hard time checking all the boxes your tourist guide will recommend.

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        goosehd
        Mod Squad
        @Dmart
        Joined: 8 Apr 2016

        @Dmart wish I had some info, but sadly opposite side of the country from me.

        "I don't give a shit what anyone else is doing, we will do what is best for us and our customers" - Giles P. :)

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          68degreesorless
          Haraki san Student
          Joined: 19 Jul 2021

          Great vacation decision @Dmart. We did a similar trip a couple years ago and loved it.

          Jasper - Alpine Village is great, simple lodging. Beautiful to sit by the river in Adirondack chairs after hiking. For hiking, Geraldine Lakes trail was challenging but magical. Bear's Paw bakery has good treats.

          Banff - Search for an Airbnb listing called "Banff Log Cabin." Super friendly hosts and they make you tons of the most delicious muffins and coffee each morning. Plus easy walk into town.

          If you can do the drive between Banff and Jasper around sunrise or sunset, you will be happy.

          If you are driving between Banff and Vancouver and looking to breakup the trip, there is fantastic wine tasting in the Okanagan Valley around Kelowna/Penticton. Message me if you want recommendations on specific wineries.

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            68degreesorless
            Haraki san Student
            Joined: 19 Jul 2021

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            I recommend pulling over at a random lake by the side of the road and wading out into it.

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            Aforementioned Geraldine Lakes hike

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              Salted Racer
              Haraki san Prodigy
              Joined: 15 Nov 2021

              If you love the outdoors check out Hinton, Crowsnest Pass, Nordegg, and Drumheller.
              Jasper and Banff are great for sure but these are my favorite places to hike and bike and they are not the typical tourist places that everyone goes to.
              Pick up bear spray if you are hiking long trails.

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                Dmart
                啓蒙家
                Joined: 24 Mar 2021

                Oh wow, didn’t expect so much feedback. I will certainly check out all the recommendations.
                We can’t wait to visit Canada. It has always been a dream.

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                  pechelman
                  啓蒙家
                  Joined: 24 Jan 2022

                  Don't have much to add other than Victoria Island is a wonderful place. Lots of fun and delicious things in Victoria, Red fish Blue fish in the harbor for fish tacos, get a pickleboat ride in the harbor, grab a beer from Phillips Brewing (Blue Buck in particular!), recall having a great/simple meal on a fantastic patio at Ferris', and then just drive up the coast anywhere and wander on the beaches. I think Viberg has a shop there but recall hearing they never have much in stock.

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                    Dmart
                    啓蒙家
                    Joined: 24 Mar 2021

                    We loved Canada. What an amazing and scenic country.
                    Met TJ from the shop an got me a Schott Perfecto.

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                      tody
                      啓蒙家
                      @Dmart
                      Joined: 24 Feb 2021

                      @Dmart Damn, do I miss the place...

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                        Dmart
                        啓蒙家
                        Joined: 24 Mar 2021

                        @tody i am in love. What a great place. Hope we will be back one day.

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                          mr_showclass
                          Raw and Unwashed
                          Joined: 31 Jan 2022

                          TJ is such a good dude. I haven't been to his new location yet, but next time i'm over in Vancouver I'm planning too. We live in Van not too far from his old shop, but moved to Victoria 9 years ago.

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                            Dmart
                            啓蒙家
                            Joined: 24 Mar 2021

                            @mr_showclass The new shop looks nice, although the location in general is borderline…

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                              mr_showclass
                              Raw and Unwashed
                              @Dmart
                              Joined: 31 Jan 2022

                              @Dmart haha, yeah. I worked in the Downtown Eastside for many years when I live in Vancouver, and lived just outside of it. It's a hard one for sure, lot's of issues.

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                                Brandrea
                                Raw and Unwashed
                                Joined: 19 Sept 2022

                                If you’re spending any time in Vancouver, take a float plane up to Tofino and spend a night at the tip of the island in the Old Growth forest. If you love nature and the outdoors, this is like a spiritual awakening.

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