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Ferry Service Cruising between British Columbia’s mainland and Vancouver Island with BC Ferries is an opportunity to enjoy a minicruise, relaxing in the comfortable seating lounges while watching the breathtaking scenery. Both a vehicle and passenger ferry, BC Ferries is one of the largest ferry systems in the world.

growth timbers will take your breath away as you meander your way along the well-marked and fenced trails. Spread your arms across one of the irregular tree trunks, feeling its mag- nificent strength and gigantic width it has taken 800 years to develop. Tofino Located in the region of Clayoquot Sound, Tofino is at the end of the road and one of the most dramatic and un- spoiled areas on the island. Although there are only 2,000 easygoing resi- dents living here, there’s something here for absolutely everyone. Fishing,

For information, call 888-BCFERRY (888-223-3779). www.bcferries.com

Ferry Service from/to the U.S. • Victoria Express: www.victoriaexpress.com —a seasonal passenger ferry • Blackball Transport’s MV Coho: www.ferrytovictoria.com —year-round auto and passenger ferry • Washington State Ferries: www.wsdot.wa.gov/Ferries • Clipper: www.clippervacations.com —passenger-only service between Victoria and Seattle

hiking, camping, kayaking and even bear-watching, as well as bird-watching, are all possible. The surfing here is some of the best in North America, and the storm-watching and whale- watching is something never to be forgotten.

Carol Ann Quibell is an RVer currently living in beautiful British Columbia. She is a freelance writer and columnist and enjoys sharing her travel tips and information with her friends. You can view her Websites online at www.writefortravel.com or roamingrv.com .

Capilano Canyon After leaving Vancouver Island and docking at Horseshoe Bay, it would be a shame if you missed seeing one of the top attractions in Vancouver— Capilano Suspension Bridge. Crossing the bridge swinging over the deep Capilano Canyon below will bring you into a lush West Coast rainforest and to another popular attraction—the Treetop Adventure with a bird’s-eye view of the 1,300-year-old, old- growth Douglas firs. If your travel plans include Canada this summer, consider attending Escapees Canadian chapter rallies and gatherings. See page 38–46 in this issue, or visit www.escapees.com/Chapters for a complete listing of Escapees chapters.

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