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12-06-2020, 06:43 PM
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Guru
City: Campbell River
Vessel Name: Blue Sky
Vessel Model: Nordic Tugs 42 Hull #001
Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 1,972
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We kept our previous boat in Maple Bay, and loved it there. We weren't liveaboards at the time so can't comment on whether they are allowed or not, although they do have a number of float homes.
We ultimately moved to Campbell River because of the cruising options. The Gulf Islands near Maple Bay are beautiful but can get very crowded in the summer months so we found ourselves heading north to the Campbell River area every cruising season. The Gulf of Georgia can be very nasty at times (we got caught more than once with higher than forecast winds) and so we were often detained on our trips north or south.
But Maple Bay is a beautiful spot.
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12-06-2020, 06:49 PM
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Guru
City: Nanaimo
Vessel Name: former owner of "Pilitak"
Vessel Model: Nordic Tug 37
Join Date: Feb 2018
Posts: 1,703
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Great point RTF!!!!
There is a Timmies about a 10 minute walk from the Nanaimo harbour, so not that bad, but it could be closer!
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Originally Posted by RT Firefly
Greetings,
Mr. C. Sounds quite idyllic BUT the real question is: How far away is Timmies?
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Nanaimo, BC
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12-06-2020, 06:59 PM
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Guru
City: Campbell River
Vessel Name: Blue Sky
Vessel Model: Nordic Tugs 42 Hull #001
Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 1,972
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The Timmies here in Campbell River is only 8 minutes...
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12-06-2020, 07:10 PM
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City: CALGARY
Join Date: Nov 2020
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Conrad
I'm living aboard in Discovery Harbour Marina in Campbell River...
The city has a Walmart, Home Depot, but no Costco.
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That sounds perfect! I loathe Costco! Hahaha! McDonalds?
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12-06-2020, 07:11 PM
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Member
City: CALGARY
Join Date: Nov 2020
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You guys all have great points! Thank you for the insight to your areas!
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12-07-2020, 04:24 PM
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Guru
City: Campbell River
Vessel Name: Blue Sky
Vessel Model: Nordic Tugs 42 Hull #001
Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 1,972
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Michael Roth
That sounds perfect! I loathe Costco! Hahaha! McDonalds?
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McDonalds is close by Timmies and has better coffee....
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12-11-2020, 07:06 PM
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City: B.C
Join Date: Dec 2018
Posts: 10
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Just a heads up. B.C has a non essential travel order for Covid for a very good reason.
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12-11-2020, 07:22 PM
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City: CALGARY
Join Date: Nov 2020
Posts: 10
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Kit
Just a heads up. B.C has a non essential travel order for Covid for a very good reason.
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Thanks.
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12-11-2020, 08:28 PM
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Guru
City: Powell River, BC
Vessel Name: Northern Spy
Vessel Model: Nordic Tug 26
Join Date: Feb 2012
Posts: 4,075
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Welcome. I'd go with Comox or Campbell River myself. Both nice marinas with amenities close by. Comox (usually) has the best flights from Calgary. I take them almost every week.
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12-12-2020, 12:58 AM
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Guru
City: Sydney
Vessel Name: Sojourn
Vessel Model: Integrity 386
Join Date: Oct 2011
Posts: 13,329
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Kit
Just a heads up. B.C has a non essential travel order for Covid for a very good reason.
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Yeah, but travel to Tim Hortons?? How`s that not "non essential".
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2005 Integrity 386 "Sojourn"
Sydney Australia
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12-12-2020, 01:28 AM
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Guru
City: Campbell River
Vessel Name: Blue Sky
Vessel Model: Nordic Tugs 42 Hull #001
Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 1,972
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Kit
Just a heads up. B.C has a non essential travel order for Covid for a very good reason.
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Kit is absolutely correct. Vancouver Island has been somewhat spared from the ravages of covid vs the rest of the country, but all precautions must continue to be adhered to.
However, Michael Roth's quest should in no way be inhibited in the sense that he is currently looking for info. The more info he has, the more informed he will be when he can finally do the onsite research.
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12-12-2020, 05:29 PM
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Veteran Member
City: San Diego
Join Date: Dec 2016
Posts: 68
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Research live aboard marinas first. Hate to kill your dream but they are almost impossible to find. Maple bay had a couple spots, most marinas don’t want them. Living on the hook would be a big change from your land locked lifestyle.
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