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02-11-2009 04:23 PM #1
Vancouver help, flights etc.
Hi there,
Heading off for a month to Vancouver by myself. Thinking of a possible move there.
AC and Westjet seem about the same price. Anyone fly both, which do you like best? and I am presuming you can take clubs on both. AC if you call in advance.
I will likely try out the little par 3 in Stanley Park and UBC golf club, but by myself may not go tooo far.
Any tips and advice for my trip would be welcome
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02-11-2009 04:43 PM #2
You can't leave us Maureen--you just can't! I'm trying to remember the members name that goes to school in Vancover or Victoria--he might have some good info for you. Hopefully others have a better memory than me
We played yesterday-- 75 degrees--alligators starting to come out Diane freaking outDoes the 2nd hole-n-one come easier ?
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02-11-2009 04:50 PM #3You can't leave us Maureen--you just can't! I'm trying to remember the members name that goes to school in Vancover or Victoria--he might have some good info for you. Hopefully others have a better memory than me[SIZE=1]NCGT Ryder Cup Team [COLOR=black]Green [/COLOR](06,07,08)[/SIZE]
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02-11-2009 04:51 PM #4
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02-11-2009 06:07 PM #5
I did go to school in Victoria. I can't tell you anything about golf in Vancouver, but I would certainly recommend Westjet over Air Canada, particularly if there is not much of a price difference. I had some flights with Air Canada that were badly delayed for no particular reason, and also had my luggage arrive 3 days after I got to Victoria. You also can't do better than Westjet in terms of customer service. I'm fairly certain that I took my golf clubs with both companies at various points, and was never charged extra...it just counts as one of your carry ons. I would double check this, as it has been a couple of years.
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02-11-2009 06:42 PM #6
Great, thanks Jonf,
The prices are both around 500 round trip at the moment. The only problem I see with West Jet is that it looks like it flies to Victoria first and you have to change. AC I can still go direct. I may just book one going and one coming so I can spend a few days in Victoria too.
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02-11-2009 07:21 PM #7
March is a really nice time to be in Victoria if you have the opportunity. The other thing is, flying direct with Air Canada should limit the possibility of any foulups. The time they lost my luggage I was on a later flight, and transferred in Vancouver to a small plane for the hop to Victoria. My bags didn't get on that flight, probably because of weight issues, and then missed the last one too. What I could not understand was why it took so long for them to fix the situation.
To be fair to Air Canada, they have been much better the last couple times I flew with them. My flight back from Paris on Christmas Eve was delayed for 6 hours because of the weather. They were very helpful in getting me on connections to make sure I got home, and were very courteous to everyone. The airports were packed with people trying to make connections and deal with children, and I felt their staff did a pretty good job under the circumstances.
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02-11-2009 08:05 PM #8
Yes I think the problems mostly occur with the short hops, they don't have much time to transfer, I have used AC for loads of flights and have rarely had much problem, but I have never used WestJet. I will just go with the one with the better flight times and convenience then.
I will definitely visit Victoria probably for 3 or 4 days to get a good feel for it.
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02-11-2009 08:15 PM #9
AC has more flights so if you get delayed you have a lot more options to get back. I fly AC since I am Elite and get some privilidges with it.
I got a fever. And the only prescription is more golf equipment.
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02-11-2009 08:20 PM #10
So when's the garage sale?
Some people are like Slinkies... they're really good for nothing, ... but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs...
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02-11-2009 09:12 PM #11
Oh Brit, why waste your money! The pace of life out there is so laid back and slow it will drive a lady like you that is always on the go, crazy!!! After a month or 2 you will be chomping at the bit to get back the the fast paced civilization and all your loving golf friends back here
Proud member of the 2009 OG/TGN Ryder Cup Champions
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02-12-2009 09:42 AM #12
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02-12-2009 09:46 AM #13
That, I think I may have to start very soon. So much stuff, if I move to a condo I will have to sell loads. It will feel really cleansing to completely de-clutter down to the essentials though. The rest of the family are the ones to keep everything. I like to get rid of it.
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02-12-2009 09:50 AM #14
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02-12-2009 09:51 AM #15
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I flew there in November with Westjet and it was fine. I've also flown there with Air Canada and they were fine too. Most of the flights seem to go through Calgary although both had direct flights from Ottawa. Go with the best deal and/or the most convenient.
Travelling with golf clubs is not a problem on either. As long as it is under the weight limit, your golf bag will simply count as a piece of luggage and they waive the oversize fee. That leaves you with one more bag to check in and two bags as carry-ons before you have to pay extra.
Golf in Vancouver is EXPENSIVE - almost as bad as the GTA. Most of the courses are open year-round, but they're usually sopping wet between November and March. I used to travel there in late January every year for a week and it rained every day. The last two years I went in early November for a week and it rained every day. They say people move there for the climate and leave because of the weather. Bring an umbrella or two and lots of rain gear.
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02-12-2009 01:13 PM #16
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02-12-2009 01:20 PM #17
check out northlands golf in North Van. very reasonable as its municpally owned and drains well since its rather hilly (and a good walk at that)!
I got a fever. And the only prescription is more golf equipment.
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02-12-2009 02:36 PM #18
If you are flying into the Vancouver area my choice of airline would be WestJet. They fly into Abbotsford, which is up the valley about an hour out of downtown Vancouver. If you are staying in the Vancouver area then go with the airline that will take you closest to downtown. If you are out east of the Fraser River like in White Rock, Langley or Surrey then Abbotsford is the best bet. Smaller, less crowded and I have had no issues with the West Jet service. My son & his wife live in Langely and they also use West Jet to come here. Not sure you will find many golf courses of the quality we have here for the same price. I'd say from my experience the $35 courses here are $50-60 there, but the bonus is that you may play 12 months of the year. I used to live in the LMD and am sorry I ever left. The traffic is horrible, but the climate is great for the better part of the year. All the best.
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