6/13    I'm flying to Vancouver for my friend's wedding. I've already booked
        the flight and rented a car for a whole week. The wedding is only
        two days and I plan to use the remaining time to drive to Seattle and
        also visit Victoria, BC. What are your suggestions on hotel
        accomodations and the method of transportation to/from Victoria? I
        might take the ferry service that transports your car for only
        $38.00 one way, but is it even necessary to have a car in Victoria?
        Also, is it worth staying a night or two in Victoria, or should
        I do that in one day, and spend the remaining amount of time in
        Seattle and Vancouver?
        \_ The island is not so tiny that you can walk everywhere (depending
           on where you take the ferry from, it may drop you off in Sidney
           rather than in downtown Victoria, which is about a 15 minute
           drive away) and I usually don't like dealing with public
           transportation while on vacation. Driving around on the coast
           is nice and scenic so that's another reason I would recommend
           transportation while on vacation. Driving around the coast of the
           island is pretty scenic so that's another reason I would recommend
           a car. As for how long to spend there, it really depends on your
           preferences. If you like scenery / relaxation I would spend more
           time there (or if you're travelling with a lady friend - chicks
           dig Victoria) but if you're more of a nightlife / culture person
           maybe opt for more time in the bigger cities. If you decide to
           stay overnight and like B&B's check out http://andersenhouse.com
           \- While I wouldnt go there to see the Butchart Gardens, if I was
              there, I'd stop by. I agree what to do there sort of depends
              if you are solo, with the guys or with a chick. It would be
              weird to go to high tea at the Empress Hotel as a lark with
              the guys. I thought Victoria was a touristy ... there is
              the guys. I thought Victoria was a touristy ... like there was
              a Fisherman's Wharf factor. BTW, you know Vancouver Island is
              like +300mi long, right ... I'm not sure "not so tiny that you
              can walk" fully captures how big it is. I thought the boat trip
              there was also pretty cool. If you are an outdoor person, I'd
              head north or north east instead of Victoria.
           maybe opt for more time in the bigger cities. btw, if you're
           driving up the coast, Portland is a pretty cool city too.