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Accommodation Information

This is Ken's "e mail Communication # 3" (April 30):

Hi!

The following information is intended to augment the accommodation information available on the VanIsle 1200 webpage and your own research. Please remember that each rider is responsible for arranging and paying for their own accommodation. All prices are in Canadian dollars.

Note: The dates of the VanIsle 1200 randonnee coincide with the beginning of the high tourist season on Vancouver Island ... yes, even the motels in the wilderness areas are popular. It would be wise to make your accommodation arrangements as soon as possible.


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START-FINISH (GREATER VICTORIA AREA)

The Oak Bay Beach Hotel (within .5 km of the start assembly & 1.5 km of the START)
This Tudor-style hotel is planned to be demolished in the Fall, 2006. It will be replaced by a stylish-upscale hotel of a larger size. Information from the hotel is as follows:

Hi Mr. Bonner,

I spoke with Mr. Brian Hobson, our General Manager, and he has authorized me
to offer you the following rates;

Deluxe Residential- regular rate $249 Randonneurs Cycling Club $170.00

Deluxe Ocean view - regular rate $295 Randonneurs Cycling Club $220.00

Junior Suite - regular rate $345 Randonneurs Cycling Club $245.00

All our rooms come with continental breakfast in the morning and
complimentary hot chocolate & cookies in the evening.

If your members are interested in booking any of the above rooms please have
them mention "Randonneurs Cycling Club" and our reservation people will be
able to offer the above rates.

To further explore our facilities please browse our web site
www.oakbaybeachhotel.com

Kind regards,
Anne Jackson
Accommodation Manager
The Oak Bay Beach Hotel
1175 Beach Drive
Victoria, BC
V8S 2N2
250-598-4556 ext:7150

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Oak Bay B&B Guest House (about 200 metres from The Oak Bay Beach Hotel) Go to this establishment's website for rates. Authentic upscale bed and breakfast.
Hello Ken. We would be able to offer the cyclists a discount of 10% for a stay of two consecutive nights or more. Thankyou.

Rod and Heather
The Innkeepers
Oak Bay B&B Guest House
1052 Newport Ave.
Victoria, BC V8S 5E3
Toll Free Reservations 1-800-575-3812
Fax 250 598-0369 Tel 250 598 3812
email: stay@oakbayguesthouse.com
web: www.oakbayguesthouse.com

Selected by British Columbia Off the Beaten Path as the Number One Choice for Accommodation in Victoria.
Once home to the mighty Brooklyn Dodgers.
The only B&B in Victoria's Garden and Heritage Heartland and only a few minutes to downtown

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Traveller's Inn Motels (Clean and inexpensive - locations vary from the north downtown area to 2 miles north of downtown -- or 5 km to 8 km from the actual start of the VanIsle 1200) The Traveller's Inn In Town, 3025 Douglas Street is the furthest away intown@travellersinn.com , it also has a 24 hour Denny's across the street. Reserve on-line for all the Traveller's Inn Motels at www.TravellersInn.com

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Vacation Inn Hotel, 3020 Douglas Street -- (Clean and inexpensive - just across the street from The Traveller's Inn In Town. Small Shopping Mall in the next block) Reservations email: reservations@vacationinnhotel.com Telephone: 1-250-386-6141

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Other suitable hotels in the same area as the Traveller's Inns and Vacation Inn are:

* Holiday Inn Victoria, 3020 Douglas Street, Tel. 1-250-382-4400
* Accent Inns Victoria, 3233 Maple (close to Cloverdale Ave and Blanshard St) www.accentinns.com

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There are many more Bed & Breakfasts, motels and hotels in all price ranges. Please see the BC Accommodation Guide www.HelloBC.com OR Tourism Victoria http://www.tourismvictoria.com/

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ACCOMMODATION ALONG THE ROUTE

Motel, Hotel or Bed & Breakfast accommodation can be found at most towns and near most controls along the route of the VanIsle 1200. Please refer to the BC Accommodation Guide noted above.

Based on my earlier estimated 400 kms to Campbell River, most riders have indicated that they are likely to be reserving accommodation in Campbell River, both on the way to, and way back from, Port Hardy. A few riders have mentioned they might try to ride as far as Sayward or Woss on the first day, stopping at Woss or Sayward on the way back from Port Hardy with another night's rest in Duncan (about 1065 km. along the way) before completing the randonnee.

As you can see from email communication #2, the actual mileage to Campbell River is 382 km.; and the mileage to the turnaround at Port Hardy is 617 km.

CAMPBELL RIVER

Campbell River Lodge (kilometre 382.3 and 851.6) http://www.campbellriverlodge.com/ This is where the bag-drop control will be. A SPECIAL VanIsle 1200 room rate is available -- $73+tax(single) and $83+tax(double) for the nights of July 5, 6 & 7, 2006. To obtain this rate, please refer to - Ken Bonner VanIsle 1200 room rate. Accommodation level is moderate. RESERVE NOW

Friendship Inn (motel and trailer park). Telephone: 1-250-287-9591 or Fax 1-250-287-2090. This inexpensive motel is 3 km. north of the Campbell River Lodge and is the last easily accessible motel until the riders reach Sayward. Duncan Bay Grocery Store is right next door -- open 5:30 am - 9:30 pm daily.
If reserving a room here, ask for Michele and refer to Ken Bonner VanIsle 1200 room rate - $45+tax(single) and $55+tax(double). RESERVE NOW

Campbell River has many motels along the seaside. However, this is a popular tourist destination, particularly for fisherfolks from around the world. RESERVE NOW!

NOTE: Most of the other motels in the Campbell River area are a few kilometres south of the control. They are fine establishments, however, should you decide to reserve a room on the way up to Port Hardy, you need to ensure you will sign into the control at the Campbell River Lodge before the control closes, approximately 8:00 am Thursday, July 6th.

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SAYWARD

Fisherboy Park http://www.fisherboypark.com/ (family campground, motel and convenience store open 9:30 am - 9:30 pm.) This is at the Sayward Control (kilometre 446.7 and 787.1) The village of Sayward is several kms. away from the Control which is just off the highway. There is only one easily accessible motel just a few 100 metres away from the Control. Clean and neat. No special rate. Nine rooms. Just book early as other cycle groups use this motel. Telephone Toll Free: 1-866-357-0598; email: fisherboypark@telus.net RESERVE NOW!

Price List
(Canadian Currency)

Room/Camp Site Rates
Kitchen Units Base GST ROOM TOTAL
1 person $ 55.00 $ 3.85 $ 4.40 $ 63.25
2 persons $ 65.00 $ 4.55 $ 5.20 $ 74.75
3 persons $ 70.00 $ 4.90 $ 5.60 $ 80.50
4 persons $ 75.00 $ 5.25 $ 6.00 $ 86.25
Non Kitchen Units
1 person $ 49.00 $ 3.43 $ 3.92 $ 56.35
2 persons $ 55.00 $ 3.85 $ 4.40 $ 63.25
3 persons $ 60.00 $ 4.20 $ 4.80 $ 69.00
4 persons $ 65.00 $ 4.55 $ 5.

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WOSS

Rugged Mountain Motel (Woss Manned Control - NO drop-bags here); kilometre 512.7 km and 721.1 km) Service Station; Cafe; Convenience Store and drinking establishment (beer parlour) nearby. Summer hours for the store is 7 am - 11 pm. Rooms are scarce at this location as the logging company books rooms for their employees. Daily Room rates are:

1 person $55 plus taxes = $63.25
2 people $65 plus taxes = $74.75
3 people $85 plus taxes = $97.75
4 people $90 plus taxes = $103.50

For Reservations, Telephone: 1-250-281-3420 and ask for Heather Kuster. Although there is no special rate, it might help to obtain a room if you reference Ken Bonner and VanIsle 1200

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PORT HARDY

Port Hardy Inn (kilometre 617.0km) Across the street from the Shell Station Control. Has its own family-style restaurant. If a rider plans to arrive late; for an extra price, they will probably prepare a night-time 'lunch' of a sandwich, fruit and juice (ask when making the reservation). Very special VanIsle room rate -- $65+tax (single or double). To obtain this special price refer to the room rate Kathy offered Ken Bonner for the VanIsle 1200. Kathy knows me as the cyclist who for the past 17 years, makes a weekend cycle trip from Victoria to Port Hardy and return once a year (the Vancouver Island Hare & Tortoise 1000k brevet) Telephone - 1-250-949-8325
Email - info@porthardyinn.com
Web - www.porthardyinn.com

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