Originally Posted by vanity (Post 11864036)

I think oink is pretty clear about his position :)

Originally Posted by Oink (Post 11863978)

Anyone been? HID wants to go for a few days but tbh I can't see the point. Can anyone help? Its probably going to cost $2500 for the four days, which in itself not that bad until you realize you could do all the same stuff here but better. Restaurants are better here, the shops are better here, you can go to the pictures and you won't lose internet signal. Plus you don't have to drive 8 hours to get there. And iirc it's not like the ferry rides are fun, I don't think they even have bars let alone a casino onboard. I'm struggling to the see the appeal. If you want the solitude of sitting on a cold windswept beach and having seagulls shit on your head, you can do that here without the hassle of a rubbish journey.

Is there something I'm missing about going to Tofino that Canadians somehow see?

Originally Posted by Oink (Post 11864051)

I'm just trying to find out what the appeal of this place is? She once convinced me to to visit Saskatoon (the Paris of the Prairies :rofl:), what an utter dump of a place. It was dreadful. So, I'm just a little sceptical. I'm not much a fan of Vegas but at least you can get a decent steak and a good drink at a reasonable price.

Originally Posted by Oink (Post 11863992)

I've seen more orcas than one would ever want. Unfortunately when they turn up the fish naff off, plus they stink. I did mention Hawaii as at least the fishing would be good, but she's pretending to be worried about the zika virus but I suspect its more about trying to get me to visit other bits of Canada. :thumbdown:

Originally Posted by vanity (Post 11864724)

I know quite a few people like it. They think of it as a good tourist destination.

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Have a good trip if you go and if you get desperate you can always go for a beer and oysters.

Originally Posted by Shard (Post 11864764)

Can't you take your own boat over to Parksville, then catch a bus to Tofino, and bring the cost down a bit. Discover your inner hippy, as that's the kind of place Tofino used to be. As you say, most activities can be better had in Vancouver, but if you can see Tofino without sinking too much dosh, it might be worth it.

Originally Posted by Tirytory (Post 11864761)

Ah are we expecting an announcement soon? A Valentine's Day baby..;)

Originally Posted by plasticcanuck (Post 11864803)

I suspect its more about trying to get me to visit other bits of Canada.

Please don't visit other parts of Canada lest you infect the people there with your Miserable Git temperament/attitude.

Originally Posted by Oink (Post 11863978)

Is there something I'm missing about going to Tofino that Canadians somehow see?

Originally Posted by Oink (Post 11864817)

I maybe a git but I'm not really miserable, in fact I'm generally considered to be effusively charming and congenial its just that its an established fact that nearly all of Canada is a complete shithole.[/QUOTE

From Urban Dictionary.

Git
1. A completely ignorant, childish person with no manners.
2. A person who feels justified in their callow behaviour.
3. A pubescent kid who thinks it's totally cool to act like a moron on the internet, only because no one can actually reach through the screen and punch their lights out.

Seems to fit you to a T.

Originally Posted by Danny B (Post 11864907)

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