"Robert M. Gary" wrote in message
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2) What types of activities can you do near there?

Shop. Visit the gardens. The two most famous gardens are Stanley Gardens and
the Sun Yat Sen Chinese Garden.

Personally, I prefer Victoria, which has Butchart Gardens, the British
Columbia Museum (a truly amazing place), and a really neat atmosphere.

3) Can I rent a car with a California DL?

Yes.

5) Should I get approach plates, do you get much IMC this time of
year?

Not much.