Non-yogic question for Sunshine

[Guest guest]

Some friends are going to stay in/around

vancouver for a few days. They have been told that there is

a arty little town surrounded by lovely scenery

close to vancouver that would be a great place to

stay--does this ring any bells for you? Do you have any tips

for things they (a mom, a dad, and a 3yr old girl)

should do/see? They are big fans of the great outdoors,

microbrews and blues music too.<br>thanks<br>hula

[Guest guest]

Hi hula (it's hard not call you hulahoop!

<br><br>There's Squamish, which is close to Vancovuer, has at

least one brewpub, and is right in the middle of some

incredible sea and mountain scenery. There's a sheer rock

face called the Chief for climbers and hikers, and a

beach/campground called Porteau Cove nearby, among other things.

It's probably got a bit of a funky vibe there; don't

know much about it since we've never really been to

the town. Nelson matches that description, but it's

not really close to Vancouver (a 6-hour drive

perhaps). There is also Salt Spring Island, but they didn't

mention an island, right? There is a ski resort at

Whistler but I wouldn't call Whistler arty. Other than

that, we can't think of a place that matches that

description except Vancouver itself, which is has arty little

areas surrounded by lovely scenery! I am a big fan of

the metropolis (it's not overwhlemingly large) so if

they like outdoors, microbrews, and da blues--I'd say

come on down to the city--we've got all three! But I

must add: not enough of da blues <br><br>oh--you can

give them our e-mail so they can ask specific

questions! sunandmike

[Guest guest]

Thanks sun! I passed on the info--much appreciated.<br><br>hoop