Just remember your bike is waiting for you on the other side of the creek. No visit to British Columbia would be complete without spending at least an overnight in Victoria. Arrive by seaplane or ferry to Vancouver Island. Either way the scenery is a command performance. Everything is civilized and proper and afternoon tea is served promptly at three.
Victorians are very proud of their city and take great pride in their surrounding environment.
In general, I was encouraged by the prominence of the gay community and its integration into all aspects of life in Vancouver.