Water. Restaurants. Sea/Lake view. Pubs. Boats.
Aug 28th 2019, 6:09 pm
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Re: Water. Restaurants. Sea/Lake view. Pubs. Boats.
Absolutely. Thanks for reminding me. Like Cobourg, Kelowna was also a place I could have seen myself living at. Ogopogo doesn't look too comfortable to sit on. 
At first look I'm not seeing anywhere obvious to eat/drink while looking at the lake but I'll have to look more.
I could even drop in on stinkypup!!
At first look I'm not seeing anywhere obvious to eat/drink while looking at the lake but I'll have to look more.
I could even drop in on stinkypup!!
And its an Easy bus or taxi ride to downtown Kelowna from the airport.
Aug 28th 2019, 6:22 pm
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Re: Water. Restaurants. Sea/Lake view. Pubs. Boats.
British seaside resorts where everything is compact and includes a pub at the harbourside; balcony or terrace overlooking the sea; benches on the sea front.
The Mediterranean or Greek Islands, similarly compact places, restaurants at the water's edge, promenade, a bit of interesting architecture. Palma. Rhodes Town.
Lakeside places like Bowness on Windermere or those picturesque towns on Como and Garda. Or Annecy.
Bar/Cafe lined Marinas like Marbella, Saint-Tropez, Portofino, Kos Town...
Dawlish or even Bourton on the bloody water.
Is there anywhere like this in Canada? Somewhere to spend a few days relaxing with a view, but still within civilisation, an expanse of water, easy to get to (without a car), somewhere with everything you want within a couple of hundred yards walk?
I had thought the boardwalk on the waterfront in Halifax but it looks too much like docks except for a very short stretch. Google streetview and images I can't see any part of Vancouver that looks vaguely like European seaside towns, not even a Lyme Regis.
I know at various parts around Lake Ontario you could believe you were looking out over the sea but I'm not seeing anywhere there with a couple of hotels and a bar/pub/restaurant selection.
Is there anywhere that fits the bill?
The Mediterranean or Greek Islands, similarly compact places, restaurants at the water's edge, promenade, a bit of interesting architecture. Palma. Rhodes Town.
Lakeside places like Bowness on Windermere or those picturesque towns on Como and Garda. Or Annecy.
Bar/Cafe lined Marinas like Marbella, Saint-Tropez, Portofino, Kos Town...
Dawlish or even Bourton on the bloody water.
Is there anywhere like this in Canada? Somewhere to spend a few days relaxing with a view, but still within civilisation, an expanse of water, easy to get to (without a car), somewhere with everything you want within a couple of hundred yards walk?
I had thought the boardwalk on the waterfront in Halifax but it looks too much like docks except for a very short stretch. Google streetview and images I can't see any part of Vancouver that looks vaguely like European seaside towns, not even a Lyme Regis.
I know at various parts around Lake Ontario you could believe you were looking out over the sea but I'm not seeing anywhere there with a couple of hotels and a bar/pub/restaurant selection.
Is there anywhere that fits the bill?
Aug 28th 2019, 7:22 pm
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That looks nice, thanks
My cycling days are sadly over. Not up to it anymore. A major reason why I'm looking for something with it all close together.
I remember having been to St Andrews in 1975. Not that I recall anything except for a pretend game of cricket on a quay. They look a bit like our own Shediac/Parlee Beach. Nice beach but everything else seems a ways back from the water.
But I've come to a decision.
(Turkey point also has a good beach - a motel, pubs, beach goods shops etc., but not much else - though it's flat and you could ride a bike to the Marina and The Jetty pub (from one of the other 2 pubs on the water, lol)
I remember having been to St Andrews in 1975. Not that I recall anything except for a pretend game of cricket on a quay. They look a bit like our own Shediac/Parlee Beach. Nice beach but everything else seems a ways back from the water.
But I've come to a decision.
Aug 28th 2019, 7:42 pm
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Thank you all for the suggestions. I have decided I'm going to target the real thing and put my efforts into the Portofino Hotel in Orlando.
And if you believe that you'll believe anything.
No, really, I'm going to target a place I've always liked and that's Nice for everything that's there and proximity to Monaco, Cannes etc.
See, I've made a discovery. I've always been put off by the travel times of 18 plus hours and numerous changes of plane.
I was mucking about on Expedia yesterday and I found out that flying out on a Saturday, with a single change at Montreal, I can be on a bus on the Promenade des Anglais around 12 hours after walking out my front door. 10hrs 25 time from Moncton to arrival at Nice.
I think that's doable. It can be done for about 12 hours returning the same way rather than via Brussels/Dusseldorf/Toronto nonsense that takes 18 hours plus.
I also remember quite a walk from the railway station in Monaco down to the front, but catching the bus from Nice might be a better option to save my energies and, of course, there are plenty of buses and seats around Nice for resting my weary limbs.
But for now that's what I'm targeting.
And if you believe that you'll believe anything.
No, really, I'm going to target a place I've always liked and that's Nice for everything that's there and proximity to Monaco, Cannes etc.
See, I've made a discovery. I've always been put off by the travel times of 18 plus hours and numerous changes of plane.
I was mucking about on Expedia yesterday and I found out that flying out on a Saturday, with a single change at Montreal, I can be on a bus on the Promenade des Anglais around 12 hours after walking out my front door. 10hrs 25 time from Moncton to arrival at Nice.
I think that's doable. It can be done for about 12 hours returning the same way rather than via Brussels/Dusseldorf/Toronto nonsense that takes 18 hours plus.
I also remember quite a walk from the railway station in Monaco down to the front, but catching the bus from Nice might be a better option to save my energies and, of course, there are plenty of buses and seats around Nice for resting my weary limbs.
But for now that's what I'm targeting.
Aug 28th 2019, 9:24 pm
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Thank you all for the suggestions. I have decided I'm going to target the real thing and put my efforts into the Portofino Hotel in Orlando.
And if you believe that you'll believe anything.
No, really, I'm going to target a place I've always liked and that's Nice for everything that's there and proximity to Monaco, Cannes etc.
See, I've made a discovery. I've always been put off by the travel times of 18 plus hours and numerous changes of plane.
I was mucking about on Expedia yesterday and I found out that flying out on a Saturday, with a single change at Montreal, I can be on a bus on the Promenade des Anglais around 12 hours after walking out my front door. 10hrs 25 time from Moncton to arrival at Nice.
I think that's doable. It can be done for about 12 hours returning the same way rather than via Brussels/Dusseldorf/Toronto nonsense that takes 18 hours plus.
I also remember quite a walk from the railway station in Monaco down to the front, but catching the bus from Nice might be a better option to save my energies and, of course, there are plenty of buses and seats around Nice for resting my weary limbs.
But for now that's what I'm targeting.
And if you believe that you'll believe anything.
No, really, I'm going to target a place I've always liked and that's Nice for everything that's there and proximity to Monaco, Cannes etc.
See, I've made a discovery. I've always been put off by the travel times of 18 plus hours and numerous changes of plane.
I was mucking about on Expedia yesterday and I found out that flying out on a Saturday, with a single change at Montreal, I can be on a bus on the Promenade des Anglais around 12 hours after walking out my front door. 10hrs 25 time from Moncton to arrival at Nice.
I think that's doable. It can be done for about 12 hours returning the same way rather than via Brussels/Dusseldorf/Toronto nonsense that takes 18 hours plus.
I also remember quite a walk from the railway station in Monaco down to the front, but catching the bus from Nice might be a better option to save my energies and, of course, there are plenty of buses and seats around Nice for resting my weary limbs.
But for now that's what I'm targeting.
We ran from the Stade Louis to the train station in Monaco to catch a late train after a Monaco match (Mbappe was playing) and it wasn't that bad. The bus from Nice to Monaco in the daytime is lovely. Going back by train at night is probably faster.
Aug 28th 2019, 10:50 pm
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Aug 29th 2019, 12:52 am
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This is the place. It probably didn't save that much time but ensured we didn't get lost running in the streets at night.
We ate at this place before the Monaco Lyon game...it could be considered the Don Cherry's of Monaco if Don Cherry's had BeIN Sports and lamb chops https://www.montecarlo-bar.com/
https://rail.cc/en/blog/tenda-railway-nice-turin This is a must see
Good restaurant in Nice. La Rossettisserie, Restaurant familial et Rôtisserie à Nice
If you want a pizza where they only take cash and all pizzas are 5 euros with unlimited toppings and they usually throw in a beer with that go here. Keep in mind I think it is a money laundering front. Pizza Carlone Nice 5 euros
Sep 2nd 2019, 5:34 pm
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Port Dalhousie in St. Catharines, Ontario might fit the bill.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Port_Dalhousie,_Ontario
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Port_Dalhousie,_Ontario
Sep 3rd 2019, 4:09 pm
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Re: Water. Restaurants. Sea/Lake view. Pubs. Boats.
British seaside resorts where everything is compact and includes a pub at the harbourside; balcony or terrace overlooking the sea; benches on the sea front.
The Mediterranean or Greek Islands, similarly compact places, restaurants at the water's edge, promenade, a bit of interesting architecture. Palma. Rhodes Town.
Lakeside places like Bowness on Windermere or those picturesque towns on Como and Garda. Or Annecy.
Bar/Cafe lined Marinas like Marbella, Saint-Tropez, Portofino, Kos Town...
Dawlish or even Bourton on the bloody water.
Is there anywhere like this in Canada? Somewhere to spend a few days relaxing with a view, but still within civilisation, an expanse of water, easy to get to (without a car), somewhere with everything you want within a couple of hundred yards walk?
I had thought the boardwalk on the waterfront in Halifax but it looks too much like docks except for a very short stretch. Google streetview and images I can't see any part of Vancouver that looks vaguely like European seaside towns, not even a Lyme Regis.
I know at various parts around Lake Ontario you could believe you were looking out over the sea but I'm not seeing anywhere there with a couple of hotels and a bar/pub/restaurant selection.
Is there anywhere that fits the bill?
The Mediterranean or Greek Islands, similarly compact places, restaurants at the water's edge, promenade, a bit of interesting architecture. Palma. Rhodes Town.
Lakeside places like Bowness on Windermere or those picturesque towns on Como and Garda. Or Annecy.
Bar/Cafe lined Marinas like Marbella, Saint-Tropez, Portofino, Kos Town...
Dawlish or even Bourton on the bloody water.
Is there anywhere like this in Canada? Somewhere to spend a few days relaxing with a view, but still within civilisation, an expanse of water, easy to get to (without a car), somewhere with everything you want within a couple of hundred yards walk?
I had thought the boardwalk on the waterfront in Halifax but it looks too much like docks except for a very short stretch. Google streetview and images I can't see any part of Vancouver that looks vaguely like European seaside towns, not even a Lyme Regis.
I know at various parts around Lake Ontario you could believe you were looking out over the sea but I'm not seeing anywhere there with a couple of hotels and a bar/pub/restaurant selection.
Is there anywhere that fits the bill?
Sep 3rd 2019, 4:45 pm
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I know I am late to this thread, but I just spent Sunday and Monday doing just the type of things you desribe on the Halifax waterfront, and in two different parts of it. Sunday we were up by the Historic properties, yesterday Bishops Landing area and the Stubborn Goat beer garden. Weather and atmosphere was great.
I seem to have missed a chunk of that. It looks more how I imagined it. I've been trying to follow it around on streetview but every now and then the pathway is either closed or there isn't one
Sep 3rd 2019, 4:48 pm
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.. screenshot from it below... ) https://www.google.ca/maps/uv?hl=en&...px8wCnoECAsQCw
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Sep 3rd 2019, 5:57 pm
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Yours has left/right arrows on screen and mine doesn't.....Ah, I see where I'm going wrong.
Yours is .ca and mine is .com.
Sep 3rd 2019, 9:28 pm
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I hear Port Dover on Lake Erie on Friday 13th September might be a nice, quiet place to go! Well be there
Sep 4th 2019, 3:29 pm
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Ha ha ha ha ha ha - if you want to be around literally thousands of bikers, then go for it - but be aware you have to park your vehicle miles away (unless you are on a bike) and bus in. (last year - "By early afternoon, OPP reported upwards of 140,000 visitors to Port Dover for Friday the 13th celebrations and the crowd is expected to keep growing." )
(Port Dover is a very small town.. I go there often)
Friday The 13th Port Dover Ontario Canada - Home
https://www.escapetodover.com/friday-13th
(You might be able to catch the action on their webcam (only live on F13 events) : https://www.portdovermapleleaf.com/about/webcam/ )
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Sep 4th 2019, 7:16 pm
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Ha ha ha ha ha ha - if you want to be around literally thousands of bikers, then go for it - but be aware you have to park your vehicle miles away (unless you are on a bike) and bus in. (last year - "By early afternoon, OPP reported upwards of 140,000 visitors to Port Dover for Friday the 13th celebrations and the crowd is expected to keep growing." )
(Port Dover is a very small town.. I go there often)
Friday The 13th Port Dover Ontario Canada - Home
https://www.escapetodover.com/friday-13th
(You might be able to catch the action on their webcam (only live on F13 events) : https://www.portdovermapleleaf.com/about/webcam/ )
(Port Dover is a very small town.. I go there often)
Friday The 13th Port Dover Ontario Canada - Home
https://www.escapetodover.com/friday-13th
(You might be able to catch the action on their webcam (only live on F13 events) : https://www.portdovermapleleaf.com/about/webcam/ )