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Plan to ‘away for it all
before or after the holidays

THIS IS the time of year
for families and_ friends,
Parties and traditions, but
for many, it is also a time
to plan one last getaway be-
fore the year ends.

An out-of-town shopping trip
— or a chance to leave the hustle
and bustle of pre-Christmas

can enjoy cross-country skiing as
well as all sorts of other winter
activities.

That area abounds with guest
ranches where you can relax and
enjoy the beautiful scenery or ride
the trails and watch for wildlife.

West takes the wanderer 10 the
islands — craft fairs in the friend-
ly island communities make for a
great way to enjoy 2 pre-
Christmas shopping trip.

46 There is nothing tike a brisk hike in the
crisp, cold air followed by the warmth of a
fire and a cup of hot chocolate. 99

shopping -- is a great excuse to
go away before Christmas, but
some people take advantage of the
Statutory holidays by planning a
trip around Christmas or New
Year’s Day.

Whether taking off for a
weekend or a week — for a
romantic getaway for two or a
family event —- a wide range of
vacation experiences is available
close at hand.

North brings Whistler, where
ski season has begun, the Sun-
shine Coast, for some quiet times
in beautiful surroundings, and the
Cariboo and Chiicotin coast areas
of northern B.C., where travellers

The Gulf istands and Van-
couver island offer everything
from quaint bed-and-breakfasts
to elegant hotels where the perfect
mood can be set.

South brings Washington with
many charming comsrunities and
plenty to do for any taste. The
rugged beauty of the state’s coast
is as close at hand as some of the
larger centres where nightlife wiil
keep people as busy as they want
to be.

Even with that winter nip that is
in the air lately, beach-walking,
hiking, boating, and other activi-
les can still be very enjoyable.
There is nothing like a brisk hike

in the crisp, cold air followed by
the warmth of a fire and a cup of
hot chocolate.

It is easy to find areas that of-
fer pleasures of solitude and beas-
ty with magnificent views, and if
you like activity, there is always
plenty to do.

Fer information on ferries to
Vancouver Island or the Sunshine
Coast, sall 685-1021; for ferry
schedules and reservations for the
Gulf issands, call 669-1241.

Information on the Sunshine
Coast can be obtained from Trav-
el Sunshine Coast (885-3230) at
Box 675, Sechelt, B.C., VON 3A0.

For information on 8.C.’s
northwest, contact the Cariboo
Tourist Association, Box 4900,
Williams Lake, V2G 2V8, or cali
392-2838 or 1-800-663-5885.

For information on
Washington, write to the
Washington State Tourism Devel-
opment Division, 101 General
Administration Building, Oflym-
pia, WA, 98504-0613; or call
(206) 753-5600.

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