AboutGeoff Wickens Expertise I have a fairly vast knowledge of the history of The City of Vancouver, BC. All my knowledge has been learned through on-hands experience. I am apt to answer most any question in regards to the history of the city, the construction of its bridges and the history behind some of its buildings.
Experience I drove cab for 5 years and in that time gave numerous city tours with full historical backgrounds. I have a thirst for history and an appetite for knowledge.
Expert: Geoff Wickens Date: 8/9/2007 Subject: Is it safe to travel to vancouver now?
Question My family and I are looking to take a vacation abotu a week-10 days long and Vancouver is where we want to go. However, I have heard some news about Forest Fires and before we decide to travel I would like to know if it is safe in Vancouver/Vancouver island and if it is at all something that could ruin our trip. On a side note what are some of the better retreats/fishing lodges out there because we would also like to try the salmon fishing. Thank you.
Answer Vancouver is not in the Forest Fire hotspots due to it's size. There are some tinder dry areas in the city (Stanley Park and other urban parks) but even if these went up in flames, these would not cause a hazard to anybody. Most of the forest fires are in the Okanagan and The Kootenay's - areas where there are vast expanses of forest (they are also 300 miles away).
I would not expect your trip to be ruined by a forest fire.
As for salmon lodges, Painter's Lodge is one of the biggest. Go onto Google and search for "fishing lodges Campbell River". CR is the hotspot for whale watching tours (although no right now) and fishing.
