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Buying a motorcycle for a BC to Alberta trip, when not a resident of BC

Not sure if this really belongs in the law Stack Exchange, but I'm gonna ask here anyway. My friend lives in Vancouver and has suggested we take a motorcycle trip to Alberta this summer. I would fly ...
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Do All Inland BC Ferries Offer Year Round Service?

Based on the Government of British Columbia's website there are a number of inland ferries that cross freshwater lakes and rivers in the province. Do all of these ferries offer year round service? ...
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Prince Rupert to Port Hardy ferry - questions about amenities

We're contemplating a coastal British Columbia trip by car and will need to ride some ferries. One ferry will be the Prince Rupert to Port Hardy ferry, between the north central B.C. coast and the ...
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What are typical Canadian meal times?

I'm preparing a trip to British Columbia (Kootenays area) in early August, and since I like to organise my days in detail (all the way from getting up to going to bed) in order to get the most out of ...
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Best SIM card for Vancouver/Whistler-Blackcomb, BC (for: phone, SMS, almost no data usage)? [closed]

What would you suggest as the best SIM card for Vancouver and Whistler-Blackcomb (BC)? Main Usage: phone calls, SMS, almost no data usage.
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Is it safe and legal to sleep in car -*not* RV- in Canada (Alberta and BC)?

I'm going to be driving from Edmonton to Vancouver in August and splitting it into 3-4 days. I also don't want to spend money on accommodation and want to experience living in a car for sometime. Is ...
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Will a Vancouver Day Pass Work in Victoria?

If I buy a day pass in Vancouver, hop on a ferry to Victoria, and arrive there, can I use the day pass to get around Victoria? We're heading to Butchart Gardens from Burnaby.
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Can I know in advance if I need to reserve a spot on BC Ferries?

I recently travelled on BC Ferries (in British Columbia, Canada) and I made an online reservation for my car and me, which is billed 15 dollars per trip. When arriving near the ferry terminal through ...
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Weather to expect first half of September, British Columbia,Canada

I'm going to take a tour of British Columbia in Canada during the first half of September. Guided tour by bus, staying in hotels. Itinerary: Vancouver, Vancouver Island, Prince Rupert, Prince George, ...
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Driving from Tahsis to Zeballos (Vancouver Island)

It is not clear if there any way to access Zeballos from Tahsis (both on Vancouver Island, BC, Canada). There might be logging roads but they are probably not supported. There is also a so-called ...
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Options for cooking own food while traveling to Canada?

I'm planning to travel to Canada on my own for about one month in British Columbia area, I'll be in Vancouver part of the time, and I'll want to see more of the area. I'm looking for options for ...
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Getting driver license in Washington state when moving from Canada (BC) [closed]

I live in BC, Canada and have Class 5 driver license. I want to move to the USA (state Washington) in H1-B status and wondering how I can get US driver license. I heard that there is some kind of ...
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Things to see/do between Victoria and Ucluelet on Vancouver Island?

I'm planning to spend a few days on Vancouver Island with some friends in a few weeks time. Our rough plan is a day or so in Victoria, then drive out to Ucluelet to go sea kayaking, then return to ...
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How far north from Vancouver can you get by train?

If I start in Vancouver, there are certainly trains heading east and north (and south). What I want to know is how far north I can get using just trains, if I start in Vancouver, BC? And are they ...
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