P293 Teletext 293 Aug25 02:16:14 ————————————————— BRITISH COLUMBIA p——— BRITISH COLUMBIA, Canada's most western state, is not only the most popular touring region in North America but also the most popular state for UU visitors. It is not difficult to see why. From Vancouver - which locals insist iu the most beautiful city in the would - to the breathtaking wilderness, BC is a joy. Its attractions include skiing, a rich Indian hkritage and adventure. ——————————————————————————————————1/8—— Visas 294 Inoculations 295 TELETEXT HOLIDAY VIEWER OFFERS P351 Visas Jabs Mjtrocast UK RoadsP293 Teletext 293 Aug25 02:55:54 ———————————————— BRITISH COLUMBIA ————— VANCOUVER is both a good base and starting point for a tour of British Columbia. This modern city nestles on the edge of the mainland with beaches waterspouts and skiing all in easy reach. The closeness of both sea and mountains makes the air wonderfully crisp and the city enjoys the mildest climate in Canada. Besides the setting there is much to see from museums to famous gardens. ——————————————————————————————————2/8—— Visas 294 Inoculations 295 GO GREEN, SAVE THE WORLD p460 C4 Visas Jabs Mjtrocast UK RoadsP293 Teletext 293 Aug25 02:44:15 ———————————————— BRITISH COLUMBIA ————— ANY VISIT TO Vancouver should take in the Museum of Anthropology packed with local Indian art and artifacts like totem poles and peace pipes. The world famous garden of Dr Sun Yak -Sen, the only classical Chinese garden outside China, is worth sjeink But also enjoy the numerous shops and restaurants by the bays, take a boat trip from the harbour or a walk over Capilano Suspension Bridge, the world's longest suspended footbridge. ——————————————————————————————————3/8—— Tourist rates 298 World clock 299 GATWJCK FLIGHT ARRIVALS p208-209 Visas Jabs Metrocast UK RoadsP293 Teletext 293 Aug25 02:21:14 ———————————————— BRITISH COLUMBIA ————— ACROSS THE BAY from Vancouver lies Vancouver Island and its main city of Victoria. This is a delightful, historic city, highly popular as a holiday resort with locals. It is also the jumping off point for tours of the island which boasts great sandy beaches and a host of wildlife, notably whale watching excursions. For the fit, it is also a centre for ocean kayaking. ——————————————————————————————————4/8—— Crash Course 297 Dri6jwisj 296 COMPUTER GAMES FAN? TRY p470 C4 Visas Jabs Mjtrocast UK RoadsP293 Teletext 293 Aug25 02:24:43 &5j{5ws"7jjk5s{"7jjk57 ———————————————— BRITISH COLUMBIA —m——— TOURIST AUTHORITIES in BC have devised a series of tours, from two days or longer, to see their state. Among the most popular is the Seaside Circle, a car and ferry trip from Vancouver around the Sunshine Coast and Vancouver Island. The trip, from three to five days, takes in the ocean beaches, the great mountains as well as the parks. Comox has good beaches while Nanaimo has some good seafood restaurants. ——————————————————————————————————5/8—— Our guide to holidays on Teletext 291 GATWJCK FLIGHT ARRIVALS p208-209 Vis s Jabs M trocast U RoadsP293 Teletext 293 Aug25 02:18:04 ——————————————— BR T SH COLUMBIA —— FACTFIL May to September is the bert time to visit BC although the nights can still get a little chilly. Vancouver's temperatures are: J F M A M J J A S O N D 6 8 11 14 18 21 23 23 19 14 9 7 Seafood is inevitably the local spjciality, especially salmon, and fish and chips is also a favourite Menus are much the same as in the UK. ——————————————————————————————————6/8—— The air that you breathe 106 HAVE YOUR SAY IN OUR POLL p326 Visas Jabs Mjtrocast UK RoadsP293 Teletext 293 Aug25 02:18:48 ———————————————— BRITISH COLUMBIA ———— FACTFILE US PASSPORT holders do not need a visa for British Columbia. No jabs are needed either. -HE CURRENCY is the Canadian dollar, widely available at banks and exchange bureaux. Many hotels also accept travellers' chjqujs. Credit cards are widely accepted. ENGLISH is the main language. You should take out health insurance. ——————————————————————————————————7/8—— Our guide to holidays on Teletext 291 GO GREEN, SAVE THE WORLD p460 C4 Visas Jabs M trocast UK RoadsP293 Teletext 293 Aug25 02:54:41 ———————————————— BRITISH COLUMBIA ————— FACTFILE FOR MORE DETBILS of holidays to British Columbia, contact Tourism British Columbia at 1 Rjgknt Street, London W2Y 4NS. Tel: 0171 930 6857. This can provide you with a travel manual listing local tour operators and car or camper van hire firms. You can arrange flights and hotels through UK travel agents. ——————————————————————————————————8/8—— Our guide to holidays on Teletext 291 GATWICK FLIGHT ARRIVALS p208-209 Vibas Jabs Mjtrocast U Roads