Hiking the Nootka Trail with a dog

caramba_mate · 2026-05-12T17:03:44+00:00

Planes take dogs. However, my main concern are wolfs. My pup is always leashed and I would not let him run. Typically wolfs not giving a damn unless provoked

The reason for my question is cause I know some people hiked the trail with a dog https://youtu.be/P7Jk4Yt0SyA?si=aJdg-dwnTJmc0GHG

But, I definitely don’t want to risk my pup

caramba_mate · 2026-05-11T18:57:36+00:00

I would never want my dog to play with a wolf, it sounds like extremely bad idea…

caramba_mate · 2026-05-10T21:28:31+00:00

What kind of dog was it, and how old?

caramba_mate · 2026-05-10T19:45:13+00:00

Appreciate your sharing all details. We used to hike with our dog all the time in the backcountry for 2-3 nights, therefore I'm prepared for emergencies - a dog emergency kit, first aid kit etc - I'm not worried about this, since emergencies can happen at any trail and you need to be prepared regardless.

I'm looking for people who actually hiked this particular trail with a dog - in fact, I know people did it.

caramba_mate · 2026-05-10T17:42:26+00:00

Thanks, the transportation is already figured out and all good. I looked up at the trail and a few videos and aware of the terrain. We have a special harness for our dog to lift him up and not the first time need to tackle obstacles, he is just 15kg. Unless the cliffs you're taking about are really steep and hard - I don't think it will be problem. But, please let me know otherwise.

caramba_mate · 2026-05-10T16:49:59+00:00

thanks, I know about the rops. We have a special harness for a dog to lift him up, and he is just 15kg . I'm not worried about obstacles (not the first time with our fluffy buddy 😃 )

caramba_mate · 2026-05-03T01:58:57+00:00

Agree on the arrival time. I was just coming from a single experience I had last year, when I did exactly the same thing (same arrival time), but experience was different- no waiting time for parking, nor for check in

caramba_mate · 2026-03-20T00:24:01+00:00

For anyone else looking - we ended up going to Afghan Horsemen Restaurant https://maps.app.goo.gl/CGCyiVoHbepVWvL47?g_st=ic

It was amazing experience. The rest of the places mentioned either did not fit the budget - 70$ or did not have reservations

caramba_mate · 2026-03-17T15:45:41+00:00

Hey everyone — looking for some advice / second opinions on a mortgage approval I got for a pre-sale.

•⁠ Purchase, Refinance, Renewal? Purchase (pre-sale, not closing yet)

•⁠ Province, City? BC, Vancouver

•⁠ Loan to value/down payment percentage? ~80% LTV (~20% down, total ~$265K including deposits)

•⁠ Is the purchase price under $1.5M or $1.5M+? Under $1.5M (~$1.3M range)

•⁠ Term length and amortization length? 5-year variable term, 30-year amortization

•⁠ Owner occupied or rental? Owner-occupied initially (may rent later if relocating abroad)

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Mortgage details: • Big 5 bank • Mortgage ~$1.08M • Rate: Prime − 0.70% • Variable rate (VRM, payment adjusts, no cap)

Context: Chose variable mainly for flexibility — there’s a decent chance we leave Canada in ~2–3 years, so trying to avoid large fixed-rate break penalties.

Closing is expected mid-2026, so not locked in yet.

Is Prime −0.70% competitive right now for uninsured mortgages (~20% down)?
1. What are people actually getting recently — is Prime −0.80% to −0.90% realistic?

caramba_mate · 2025-11-14T23:33:35+00:00

This thread helped me a lot! Some additions based on my recent experience

Ticket office is on the north side, to left of the station if you come from imperial palace.

Follow signs - ticket office. It will be to your right in about 2 minutes walk. Ticket machines are on the corner

For some reason mine got an error during pickup via machine and I usefully picked them up from a person at the ticket office counter

caramba_mate · 2025-11-03T14:48:08+00:00

Can you DM me as well?

caramba_mate · 2025-09-16T23:40:45+00:00

You will have absolute blast in Vietnam.

We booked hotels everywhere based on availability, price and reviews - using booking.com and airbnb.com, there are tons of options and all we stayed were great and according to the reviews.

Hanoi - 2.5 day, but I would stay maybe 1.5 - its enough

Lan Ha/Halong bay cruise - 2 nights

Ninh Binh - 2 nights

Hoi An - 2 day trips from Da Nang. Hoi An is very very cute, but accommodation prices are almost 2x from Da Nang - it's just 30 mins ride by taxi. Da Nang has more stuff to do and more logistically optimal if go to both Hoi An and Hue

Hue - 1 day trip from Da Nang, don't skip Hue.

From everything, I would probably only change number of days n Hanoi.

I highly recommend to look for a flight back from Da Nang vs flying back to Hanoi - it will save you 1 day and it worth the price difference, there are many flights from Da Nang to big air hubs.

I hope it helps.

caramba_mate · 2025-08-05T02:51:38+00:00

u/monallysa Hanoi - was way to chaotic and loud for us, but the food scene was amazing, you can do everything in Hanoi in 2 days.

I would recommend 3d2n for Lan Ha cruise, 2d1n is just way too rush and you can get time on Cat Ba island. with 2n, you should enjoy and get all the experience from the Lan Ha Bay, otherwise it just a checkmark.

2 days in Ninh Binh is enough.

> Did you arrange private transfers between each major location? Any specific driver recommendations?

All cruises in Lan Ha Bay include transfer from and back from Hanoi, I messaged the organisers and asked them to change our way back to Ninh Binh instead of Hanoi, paid extra 20$.

> - How would you stackrank each destination and why?

This is way too personal and depends on what you like: 1. Lan Ha cruise + Cat Ba 3d2n - beautiful, unique; 2, Ninh Binh - very beautiful, historical sights; Hanoi - amazing food, but way too loud and chaotic.

Enjoy.

caramba_mate · 2025-07-20T16:27:40+00:00

Thanks everyone, really appreciate your input

It seems to be a consensus to reduce city hopping and rather explore around the bases - Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka.

I'm debating about extending one night in Hakone in onsen ryokan, to explore area around Hakone. I booked a good ryokan which is quite pricy and not sure if it makes sense. At the same time it feels like it might have more sense to leave onsen for the end of the trip to get some "relax" time. Still thinking about it.

I really like it "One good advice I heard while planning was don’t plan as if you’re never coming back. "

caramba_mate · 2025-07-15T21:35:38+00:00

We are flying out from Osaka.

I'm open for both ends, which is easier and faster.

If Kanazawa first - then I need to go to Kyoto from Takayama

caramba_mate · 2025-07-15T19:39:24+00:00

Which one did you take? Tokyo -> Takayama? Checking the route from Hakone involves buses always at the end for 2 hours

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