Re: Western Canada

[Dan Matyola]

Yes, I know it's the middle of the tourist rush, but it's the only time 
we can get away, except for Easter week and President's week in Feb., so 
w have no choice.  I've been to both Yosemite and Yellowstone in the 
summer, so I'm prepared.

Thanks for the book recommendations.

Dan

Re: Western Canada

[Herb Chong]

oh, i almost forgot. check out also 
http://users.bestweb.net/~hchong/NewThings/Calgary-06-2002/Calgary.htm
- Original Message - 
From: "Dan Matyola" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Sunday, July 13, 2003 22:32
Subject: Re: Western Canada


> I'm taking a train over the Rockies, from Vancouver to Banff.  We love 
> trains.  We will rent a car in Banff, and I intend to drive up to Lake 
> Louise and Jasper.  the Icefield is on my list, but I hadn't heard of 
> Johnson's Canyon, but I'll definitely check it out!
> 
> Thanks for the advice.
> 
> Dan
> 
> 
> 

Re: Western Canada

[Dan Matyola]

Thanks for the offer Pat.  I'll contact you offline.  Unfortunately, 
I'll only be in Victoria 2 nights -- the shortest stop on my trip except 
for the overnight stop on the two day train ride over the Rockies -- but 
I'd love to get together if we can work it out.  I'll be there from Aug 
5 until Aug 7.

Dan

Pat White wrote:

Daniel, it's hard to go wrong when taking pictures in Banff and Jasper.
Those are beautiful spots.  Vancouver is nice, and, as Dave mentioned,
Victoria has quite a few picturesque buildings.
If you like, contact me off list and I can show you around Victoria while
you're here.

Re: Western Canada

[Herb Chong]

warning. you are going to be in the middle of the busy season. long, long lines and 
many people at the popular places. maybe not as much as Yellowstone and Yosemite, but 
close. if you are going to be driving, pick up the books Parkways of the Canadian 
Rockies, a Road Guide by Brian Patton, and Canadian Rockies by Graeme Pole.

Herb
- Original Message - 
From: "Dan Matyola" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Sunday, July 13, 2003 22:32
Subject: Re: Western Canada


> I'm taking a train over the Rockies, from Vancouver to Banff.  We love 
> trains.  We will rent a car in Banff, and I intend to drive up to Lake 
> Louise and Jasper.  the Icefield is on my list, but I hadn't heard of 
> Johnson's Canyon, but I'll definitely check it out!
> 
> Thanks for the advice.
> 
> Dan
> 
> 
> 

Re: Western Canada

[Dan Matyola]

I'm taking a train over the Rockies, from Vancouver to Banff.  We love 
trains.  We will rent a car in Banff, and I intend to drive up to Lake 
Louise and Jasper.  the Icefield is on my list, but I hadn't heard of 
Johnson's Canyon, but I'll definitely check it out!

Thanks for the advice.

Dan

Re: Western Canada

[Keith Whaley]

William Robb wrote:
> 
[...]

> Also, if you carry a firearm, please leave it at home, we don't like them
> here.

As usual, I'm sure you speak for all Canadians, William. Good on ya!

keith whaley

Re: Western Canada

[Pat White]

Daniel, it's hard to go wrong when taking pictures in Banff and Jasper.
Those are beautiful spots.  Vancouver is nice, and, as Dave mentioned,
Victoria has quite a few picturesque buildings.

If you like, contact me off list and I can show you around Victoria while
you're here.

Pat White

Re: Western Canada

[Herb Chong]

lean out the window and hold the shutter button down. 8-)

Herb
- Original Message - 
From: "Daniel J. Matyola" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Friday, July 11, 2003 09:17
Subject: OT: Western Canada


> Next month I will be traveling to Western Canada, including Victoria, Vancouver,
> Banff, Jasper and Calgary.
> 
> As I have never been to that part of Canada, any advice on photo opportunities will
> be greatly appreciated by me and by my MZ-5 and OptioS.  Any advice on other
> activities and dining spots would also be welcome.