On Thu, 3 Jun 2004, Robert M. Gary wrote:

"Peter Duniho" wrote in message ...
"Robert M. Gary" wrote in message
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1) where the best places to land (near Vancouver)

For GA, Boundary Bay airport is probably your best bet.

2) What types of activities can you do near there?

Vancouver is a real city. You can do pretty much whatever you'd do in any
other major city. I prefer the outdoor activities, and for in-town outdoor
stuff, Stanley Park is a really nice place to go.
http://www.seestanleypark.com/

I'm looking for something relaxing and quiet but with some light
activities for a young family (my kids are 8 and 9). Perhaps the
Nanaimo area? Would I be better off just going to Victoria Island? Do
they have good GA service? Is the Victoria Island area nice to drive
around?

There's more visitor/tourist stuff in Victoria than Nanaimo. Vancouver
Island (not Victoria Is...) is pretty big - driving around it (really from
one end to the other, because there are no roads along the west coast) is
a week's vacation in itself, really.

Victoria's my hometown; Victoria Int'l is my home airport; I'm a member of
the Victoria Flying Club, which someone else has already recommended for
tiedowns & fuel. Feel free to drop me an email if you want more
information on flying or touristing in the area...

Vict. Tourist Info: http://www.tourismvictoria.com/
Vict. Flying Club: http://www.flyvfc.com/

Hope the trip goes as (eventually) planned!

Brian.