Author: Clint Curtis

Peregrine Falcons can be found everywhere in British Columbia, and are actually located on every continent except Antarctica. Because of their fondness of nesting on the sides of tall buildings, these falcons are common in cities where they can become quite the local celebrities! What kind of hawks live on Vancouver Island? Sharp-shinned Hawk, Cooper’s […]

VANCOUVER – VICTORIA (TSAWWASSEN-SWARTZ BAY) ferry time schedule overview for the upcoming week: Starts operating at 7:00 AM and ends at 9:00 PM. Operating days this week: everyday. What time is the last ferry to Nanaimo? Nanaimo (Duke Point) to Vancouver (Tsawwassen) DEPART ARRIVE 5:45 pm 7:45 pm Non-stop 8:15 pm 10:15 pm Non-stop How […]

90 minute. Coho passenger and vehicle ferry linking Victoria, B.C. on Vancouver Island with Port Angeles, WA on the scenic Olympic Peninsula. During the 90 minute crossing, enjoy the ship’s many amenities including the cafeteria, gift shop, duty free store, comfortable interior lounges, solarium and pet-friendly areas. Is there a ferry from Port Angeles to […]

Located on the western half of the Burrard Peninsula, Vancouver is bounded to the north by English Bay and the Burrard Inlet and to the south by the Fraser River. What is the body of water between Vancouver Island and the mainland? The Strait of GeorgiaThe Strait of Georgia lies between Vancouver Island and the […]

BC Ferries operates a fleet of 40 ferries on 26 different coastal routes, serving 42 ports. These ferries are run by the Province of British Columbia as extension of the provincial highway network. The crossing between Vancouver Island and the Mainland typically takes 90 to 120 minutes. How many ferries go to Vancouver Island? three […]

These ferries are run by the Province of British Columbia as extension of the provincial highway network. The crossing between Vancouver Island and the Mainland typically takes 90 to 120 minutes. BC Ferries Routes. Route Crossing Time Frequency Horseshoe Bay – Langdale (to Sunshine Coast) 40 minutes every 2 hours How often does the ferry […]

Stewart is the first mayor of Vancouver to be unaffiliated with a municipal political party in over 30 years. Is Vancouver Liberal or conservative? British Columbia Liberal Party Headquarters Vancouver, British Columbia Membership (2022) 43,000 Ideology Conservatism Neoliberalism Political position Centre-right Is Vancouver a conservative city? Historically, in all levels of government, the more affluent […]

Use the Backroads Mapbook to locate crown land – this is designated for Canadians to use and you are allowed to camp up to 14 consecutive days on crown land. Finding a spot to Wild Camp is part of the adventure, be prepared to amble along the logging roads and try out a few turns […]

Heating & Cooling Costs in Vancouver Task Average Cost* Highest Reported* Furnace Installation $7,416 $22,000 Furnace Repair $405 $630 How much is heating per month in BC? Average Natural Gas Prices in BC. How Much Is the Average Monthly Cost of a Gas Bill in BC? The average monthly cost of a gas bill in […]

Vancouver, Montréal, and Calgary are all similar in that each city block is assigned 100 numbers — so the first buildings on the block will have a number ending in “01” (or close to it), ascending to “99.” The digits in front of that indicate how many blocks each block is from the centre. How […]