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Old Feb 23rd, 2005, 08:04 PM
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Nanaimo to Victoria
Does anyone know about how long this will take by car? Any "gotta see" sights along the way?
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If you drive with no stops it should take about an hour and half. Stops along the way, Chemainus to see the wall murals, Duncan to see the Totem Poles.
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Old Feb 24th, 2005, 05:15 AM
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I've stopped inbetween to watch forest product comany operations from my car. Big trucks, etc.

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Old Feb 24th, 2005, 05:21 AM
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There are some really pretty lookout points along the Malahat. I'd agree with stopping at Chemainus - the murals are interesting, and it's a good place to stop for lunch.
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Cruiseryyc, does it really take you only an hour and half? It usually takes me an hour just to get from Victoria to Duncan.
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I did say "about an hour and half". Takes about 45 minutes Victoria to Duncan and 40 to 45 minutes Duncan to Nanaimo.
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yep - I've driven this stretch many times - definitely 1 1/2 hours (1 hour 45 min TOPS)
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Old Feb 27th, 2005, 10:07 PM
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Thanks for the info - we've got a 4 year old and 7 year old so we were hoping it wasn't more than 2 hours! Thanks again!
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