Rush17 Posted September 18, 2019 Share Posted September 18, 2019 A fast ferry from Nanaimo would be sweet. I would catch that ferry and drive back down to Vic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattJVD Posted September 18, 2019 Share Posted September 18, 2019 (edited) Admittedly, I did go all out this Fall, Helijet booked to and from the game. Edited September 18, 2019 by MattJVD 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McBackup Posted September 18, 2019 Share Posted September 18, 2019 (edited) 9 minutes ago, MattJVD said: 15 hour drive from Terrace, 9 from Prince George. We've got it bad on the island for how long it takes given how close we are, but not as bad as a lot of the province. Yeah, but how about Campbell River? Port Hardy? Tofino? I agree that that’s a pain but there isn’t a literal sea to cross acting as a gatekeeper. Edited September 18, 2019 by Bitter Melon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattJVD Posted September 18, 2019 Share Posted September 18, 2019 1 minute ago, Bitter Melon said: Yeah, but how about Camone’ll River? Port Hardy? Tofino? I agree that that’s a pain but there isn’t a literal sea to cross acting as a gatekeeper. Oh yeah, if you're in Port Hardy you might as well be on the moon. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knucklehd Posted September 18, 2019 Share Posted September 18, 2019 5 hours ago, stawns said: and that was favourite line for Petey. I loved Jake on that line and I feel Boeser is better with Horvat........I'm one of the outcasts who doesn't think the Petey-Boes combo is out of this world. Agreed, I prefer Boeser with Horvat as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick_theRyper Posted September 18, 2019 Share Posted September 18, 2019 2 hours ago, Canucklehead53 said: I would argue that Island fans have more opportunity than us Rural BC fans (no option for preseason either). It is much easier (and cheaper) to walk onto the ferry then bus to the game then drive for hours to Vancouver, find a place to stay, etc. Although I always look forward to my 1 (or 2 if I am lucky) games a year that I see in person. I hope people who live in Vancouver appreciate the opportunity they have when it comes to live NHL hockey - even us in rural BC have to appreciate our team being closer than some fans in other provinces, countries etc. Gas in my truck to the game - 60$ hotel in Van area - 150$ min (lol family friendly) Food and drink - 100$ min cheering for the canucks since the age of 4 and watching my son begin his journey with the same team - priceless ricktheryper acknowledges MasterCard as the original user of that previously stated above.. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alflives Posted September 18, 2019 Share Posted September 18, 2019 1 minute ago, Rick_theRyper said: Gas in my truck to the game - 60$ hotel in Van area - 150$ min (lol family friendly) Food and drink - 100$ min cheering for the canucks since the age of 4 and watching my son begin his journey with the same team - priceless ricktheryper acknowledges MasterCard as the original user of that previously stated above.. I kind of feel badly. I can scooter to the games, but never go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rush17 Posted September 18, 2019 Share Posted September 18, 2019 The lack of transportation options from Victoria is largely why I rarely go to games. I live through Canucks largely through the television. Most of BC does that though to be honest. We occasionally go for the big family or friends trip but its so costly we cannot do it regularly. Nor is it convenient. It would be fantastic if the team offered a deal with local bus depots. Provides transportation too and from at set times. If it's a night game the bus leaves the "game deal hotel" at 8 or 10am. Throw in a deal where you all stay as the same hotel if you go for the package. It wouldn't have to be every game maybe 1-2 a month. That would make it easier if the transportation was taken care of. Catching public transit from the ferrie terminal in VAN to downtown can be a major pain. Esspecially if you don't know the city well. The first time I went I got lost downtown lol. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alflives Posted September 18, 2019 Share Posted September 18, 2019 Just now, Rush17 said: The lack of transportation options from Victoria is largely why I rarely go to games. I live through Canucks largely through the television. Most of BC does that though to be honest. We occasionally go for the big family or friends trip but its so costly we cannot do it regularly. Nor is it convenient. It would be fantastic if the team offered a deal with local bus depots. Provides transportation too and from at set times. If it's a night game the bus leaves the "game deal hotel" at 8 or 10am. Throw in a deal where you all stay as the same hotel if you go for the package. It wouldn't have to be every game maybe 1-2 a month. That would make it easier if the transportation was taken care of. Catching public transit from the ferrie terminal in VAN to downtown can be a major pain. Esspecially if you don't know the city well. The first time I went I got lost downtown lol. Don’t the Seahawks do the bus thing for fans up this way? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rush17 Posted September 18, 2019 Share Posted September 18, 2019 Just now, Alflives said: Don’t the Seahawks do the bus thing for fans up this way? That is a good question. I have no idea. It would be a smart plan tho! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick_theRyper Posted September 18, 2019 Share Posted September 18, 2019 (edited) 4 minutes ago, Alflives said: I kind of feel badly. I can scooter to the games, but never go. Ahh I lived in Vic for 7 years could have gone before I move back to the Kootenay! I’m going this year though, wondering about my second son only Two in July.. Edited September 18, 2019 by Rick_theRyper 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alflives Posted September 18, 2019 Share Posted September 18, 2019 Hey. How many goals might Boucher get tonight playing with Petey? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rush17 Posted September 18, 2019 Share Posted September 18, 2019 4 minutes ago, Alflives said: Don’t the Seahawks do the bus thing for fans up this way? It would probably actually be easier to see a Seattle hockey game then a Canucks from Victoria. We have a boat that takes you into downtown Seattle. No need for an extra hour or w/e it is bus / train commute just to get into the downtown area. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueDragon23 Posted September 18, 2019 Share Posted September 18, 2019 6 minutes ago, Rush17 said: The lack of transportation options from Victoria is largely why I rarely go to games. I live through Canucks largely through the television. Most of BC does that though to be honest. We occasionally go for the big family or friends trip but its so costly we cannot do it regularly. Nor is it convenient. It would be fantastic if the team offered a deal with local bus depots. Provides transportation too and from at set times. If it's a night game the bus leaves the "game deal hotel" at 8 or 10am. Throw in a deal where you all stay as the same hotel if you go for the package. It wouldn't have to be every game maybe 1-2 a month. That would make it easier if the transportation was taken care of. Catching public transit from the ferrie terminal in VAN to downtown can be a major pain. Esspecially if you don't know the city well. The first time I went I got lost downtown lol. I feel you as a fellow Vic resident. The expense of a Canucks game is just too much for us Island folk. The ferry costs are ridiculous and only going up, and you have to factor in travel, food and hotel expenses. Not to mention time is of the essence and you are entirely dependent on the ferry schedule. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alflives Posted September 18, 2019 Share Posted September 18, 2019 1 minute ago, Rush17 said: It would probably actually be easier to see a Seattle hockey game then a Canucks from Victoria. We have a boat that takes you into downtown Seattle. No need for an extra hour or w/e it is bus / train commute just to get into the downtown area. That no ferry from the Island goes directly to downtown is just bad planning. There should be a foot passenger BC ferry that goes from Victoria to the Sails downtown. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rush17 Posted September 18, 2019 Share Posted September 18, 2019 Just now, Alflives said: That no ferry from the Island goes directly to downtown is just bad planning. There should be a foot passenger BC ferry that goes from Victoria to the Sails downtown. There is one from Vic to Van but its like $200 a ticket or something. There is a cheap boat from Vic to Seattle tho 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alflives Posted September 18, 2019 Share Posted September 18, 2019 1 minute ago, Rush17 said: There is one from Vic to Van but its like $200 a ticket or something. There is a cheap boat from Vic to Seattle tho It needs to be a public service, BC ferries, so the cost makes sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Fig Posted September 18, 2019 Share Posted September 18, 2019 17 minutes ago, Alflives said: Hey. How many goals might Boucher get tonight playing with Petey? Hey. None. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dombrova22 Posted September 18, 2019 Share Posted September 18, 2019 12 minutes ago, Alflives said: Hey. How many goals might Boucher get tonight playing with Petey? 2 calling it now. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 18, 2019 Share Posted September 18, 2019 9 hours ago, Dr. Crossbar said: Is this game being broadcast on TV? nhlstreams on reddit my friend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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