"Calif Bill" wrote in
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"Chuck Gould" wrote in message
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On Jun 13, 10:56?pm, "Calif Bill" wrote:
"Chuck Gould" wrote in message

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On Jun 13, 8:19 pm, "Calif Bill" wrote:

Planning a trip to Vancouver Island this summer. Got Waggoner's,
but it
is
aimed at live aboard cruising vessels. Thing if Ganges on Salt
Spring and
Gabriola Island B&B's for a few nights, before heading to Tolfino
and Campbell River and Tahsis. Any suggestions for resonable
B&B's? The $120-150 / night range. And close enough to mooring
sites. 21' boat.

If you want to absolutely spoil yourself, spend a night he

http://www.hastingshouse.com/

Rooms are a bit more than double your budget..........but wowzers.
The restaurant at this hotel is also *outta sight* (and I'm not
merely referring to price..) :-)

I saw that in an internet search. Along with not leasing cars, I
mostly avoid the $500 a night hotel, I have to pay for.

(Rates start at $360, but it's certainly possible to spend a $500)
You can knock off about another 5% for the exchange rate. :-)



Then there are the local taxes and the 17% VAT tax. And the tip for
the maid service.

PST (prov) is 7 %, GST (fed) is 6% for a total of 13%,
rooms may indeed have something else added but not any other product.
Hey an american that tips :-)))
just kidden,
Ron
If you find you want to stay and live here, call me to design your
waterfront home !! not kidden....