Dec 31, 2019, 5:51 am
Last edit by: tcook052
This new annual thread has been carved out of the previous thread in an effort to reduce the number of megathreads on the AC forum. For those interested previous versions are the original 2004 - 2014 thread , 2015 edition, 2016 edition , 2017 edition, 2018 edition and 2019 edition.
The original thread started by accident but quickly became a popular place to come and discuss off topic things such as hockey, new movies, or almost anything that wouldn't fit into existing AC forum threads. Air Canada or Aeroplan topics such as flight feedback, in-flight services issues, status or mileage earning/redemption are all topics that should go into existing AC forum threads so others can benefit from this information. Topics about hotels or airlines and/or their loyalty programs, destinations, in-flight travel tech. or anything best discussed elsewhere on FT may be relocated to that forum as this thread isn't meant to import travel topics to this forum that are better discussed on other forums. FT is an amazingly diverse and large community so members are encouraged to seek out all of its resources.
While the conversation is more relaxed as it would be in a lounge that doesn't mean however that the FT rules don't apply here as they definitely do so please refrain from controversial topics such as politics or religion, avoid profanities and treat other lounge patrons with the same respect you expect.
tcook052
Air Canada forum moderator
The original thread started by accident but quickly became a popular place to come and discuss off topic things such as hockey, new movies, or almost anything that wouldn't fit into existing AC forum threads. Air Canada or Aeroplan topics such as flight feedback, in-flight services issues, status or mileage earning/redemption are all topics that should go into existing AC forum threads so others can benefit from this information. Topics about hotels or airlines and/or their loyalty programs, destinations, in-flight travel tech. or anything best discussed elsewhere on FT may be relocated to that forum as this thread isn't meant to import travel topics to this forum that are better discussed on other forums. FT is an amazingly diverse and large community so members are encouraged to seek out all of its resources.
While the conversation is more relaxed as it would be in a lounge that doesn't mean however that the FT rules don't apply here as they definitely do so please refrain from controversial topics such as politics or religion, avoid profanities and treat other lounge patrons with the same respect you expect.
tcook052
Air Canada forum moderator
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Apr 29, 2020, 7:30 pm
#961
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Well however formal or not it would be great to meet so many long time legends on this forum. Confident that as a very infrequent poster who asks more questions than providing answers I'd remain a nobody but it would be a privilege to meet such esteemed and well informed Air Canada customers!
Apr 29, 2020, 7:39 pm
#962
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Well however formal or not it would be great to meet so many long time legends on this forum. Confident that as a very infrequent poster who asks more questions than providing answers I'd remain a nobody but it would be a privilege to meet such esteemed and well informed Air Canada customers!
Apr 29, 2020, 7:57 pm
#963
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Well now, I go to work and I miss all this thread activity today. 
Let me start off with this - a 3 day Do in Quesnel?! Good god no.
I'm pretty sure AC doesn't fly there either... perhaps a CMA code share? Definitely no miles to be had there. (Covid actually has the airport temporarily closed.) That said, being there that weekend isn't out of the question as I need to be "near by" in Clearwater the following week ...
I am intrigued by the interest in a "Rural Do" though. YKA isn't super out there/rural, but would be reasonable for getting in+out in >24h for most. Definitely could come up with places to eat/drink there. More adventurous would be YYD but I won't be there until Feb 2022 (will try to remember to post a reminder because it's a beautiful place). A horrible idea would be a YXJ or YYE Do (no miles for the latter and, and really no one *wants* to go to FSJ). Oh, or YQQ - I would definitely support that. I'm be there annually late August/early September, could absolutely suggest nearby things to do/see while I'm at work, then join for dinner + beverages!!
If people are actually interested in going to any of those, I could be persuaded to coordinate.
Let me start off with this - a 3 day Do in Quesnel?! Good god no.
I'm pretty sure AC doesn't fly there either... perhaps a CMA code share? Definitely no miles to be had there. (Covid actually has the airport temporarily closed.) That said, being there that weekend isn't out of the question as I need to be "near by" in Clearwater the following week ...I am intrigued by the interest in a "Rural Do" though. YKA isn't super out there/rural, but would be reasonable for getting in+out in >24h for most. Definitely could come up with places to eat/drink there. More adventurous would be YYD but I won't be there until Feb 2022 (will try to remember to post a reminder because it's a beautiful place). A horrible idea would be a YXJ or YYE Do (no miles for the latter and, and really no one *wants* to go to FSJ). Oh, or YQQ - I would definitely support that. I'm be there annually late August/early September, could absolutely suggest nearby things to do/see while I'm at work, then join for dinner + beverages!!
If people are actually interested in going to any of those, I could be persuaded to coordinate.
Apr 29, 2020, 8:29 pm
#965
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Well now, I go to work and I miss all this thread activity today.
Let me start off with this - a 3 day Do in Quesnel?! Good god no. I'm pretty sure AC doesn't fly there either... perhaps a CMA code share? Definitely no miles to be had there. (Covid actually has the airport temporarily closed.) That said, being there that weekend isn't out of the question as I need to be "near by" in Clearwater the following week ...
I am intrigued by the interest in a "Rural Do" though. YKA isn't super out there/rural, but would be reasonable for getting in+out in >24h for most. Definitely could come up with places to eat/drink there. More adventurous would be YYD but I won't be there until Feb 2022 (will try to remember to post a reminder because it's a beautiful place). A horrible idea would be a YXJ or YYE Do (no miles for the latter and, and really no one *wants* to go to FSJ). Oh, or YQQ - I would definitely support that. I'm be there annually late August/early September, could absolutely suggest nearby things to do/see while I'm at work, then join for dinner + beverages!!
If people are actually interested in going to any of those, I could be persuaded to coordinate.
Let me start off with this - a 3 day Do in Quesnel?! Good god no.
I'm pretty sure AC doesn't fly there either... perhaps a CMA code share? Definitely no miles to be had there. (Covid actually has the airport temporarily closed.) That said, being there that weekend isn't out of the question as I need to be "near by" in Clearwater the following week ...I am intrigued by the interest in a "Rural Do" though. YKA isn't super out there/rural, but would be reasonable for getting in+out in >24h for most. Definitely could come up with places to eat/drink there. More adventurous would be YYD but I won't be there until Feb 2022 (will try to remember to post a reminder because it's a beautiful place). A horrible idea would be a YXJ or YYE Do (no miles for the latter and, and really no one *wants* to go to FSJ). Oh, or YQQ - I would definitely support that. I'm be there annually late August/early September, could absolutely suggest nearby things to do/see while I'm at work, then join for dinner + beverages!!
If people are actually interested in going to any of those, I could be persuaded to coordinate.
Apr 29, 2020, 9:40 pm
#966
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Location: YSC (and all its regularly scheduled flights)
Posts: 2,521
Well now, I go to work and I miss all this thread activity today.
Let me start off with this - a 3 day Do in Quesnel?! Good god no. I'm pretty sure AC doesn't fly there either... perhaps a CMA code share? Definitely no miles to be had there. (Covid actually has the airport temporarily closed.) That said, being there that weekend isn't out of the question as I need to be "near by" in Clearwater the following week ...
I am intrigued by the interest in a "Rural Do" though. YKA isn't super out there/rural, but would be reasonable for getting in+out in >24h for most. Definitely could come up with places to eat/drink there. More adventurous would be YYD but I won't be there until Feb 2022 (will try to remember to post a reminder because it's a beautiful place). A horrible idea would be a YXJ or YYE Do (no miles for the latter and, and really no one *wants* to go to FSJ). Oh, or YQQ - I would definitely support that. I'm be there annually late August/early September, could absolutely suggest nearby things to do/see while I'm at work, then join for dinner + beverages!!
If people are actually interested in going to any of those, I could be persuaded to coordinate.
Let me start off with this - a 3 day Do in Quesnel?! Good god no.
I'm pretty sure AC doesn't fly there either... perhaps a CMA code share? Definitely no miles to be had there. (Covid actually has the airport temporarily closed.) That said, being there that weekend isn't out of the question as I need to be "near by" in Clearwater the following week ...I am intrigued by the interest in a "Rural Do" though. YKA isn't super out there/rural, but would be reasonable for getting in+out in >24h for most. Definitely could come up with places to eat/drink there. More adventurous would be YYD but I won't be there until Feb 2022 (will try to remember to post a reminder because it's a beautiful place). A horrible idea would be a YXJ or YYE Do (no miles for the latter and, and really no one *wants* to go to FSJ). Oh, or YQQ - I would definitely support that. I'm be there annually late August/early September, could absolutely suggest nearby things to do/see while I'm at work, then join for dinner + beverages!!
If people are actually interested in going to any of those, I could be persuaded to coordinate.
Dr. PITUK
Apr 29, 2020, 9:45 pm
#967
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Apr 29, 2020, 10:00 pm
#968
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Apr 29, 2020, 10:02 pm
#969
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YYD does have some really nice skiing with few crowds in the winter and the town has some character.
I used to spend 3 days in YQZ at a time about a dozen years ago for work. Best thing I could say was that I was busy and the work days were long. They actually had a really good restaurant there in an old house, but alas it closed over a decade ago and for the life of me I can't remember the name. Best part of Quesnel is that it is the place you turn East to go to Barkerville and Wells, and even then that is only for those who like that sort of historic recreation or artsy hippie thing. As suggested earlier it is a CMA codeshare -great if you enjoy small craft like a Beech 1900 (which I really do). At least you don't have to worry about deflating seats.
I used to spend 3 days in YQZ at a time about a dozen years ago for work. Best thing I could say was that I was busy and the work days were long. They actually had a really good restaurant there in an old house, but alas it closed over a decade ago and for the life of me I can't remember the name. Best part of Quesnel is that it is the place you turn East to go to Barkerville and Wells, and even then that is only for those who like that sort of historic recreation or artsy hippie thing. As suggested earlier it is a CMA codeshare -great if you enjoy small craft like a Beech 1900 (which I really do). At least you don't have to worry about deflating seats.
Apr 29, 2020, 10:04 pm
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Apr 29, 2020, 10:23 pm
#971
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FSJ! We can fly everyone into YXS and my family can shuttle. Shame we sold off the Suburban. We could do the Mount Pope climb with the prize of your favourite bottle of scotch back in PG for anyone who survives it.
Apr 29, 2020, 10:42 pm
#972
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I was thinking about other middle-of-nowhere places for a Do and was easily distracted....
I just spotted what may be a first-time visitor to YYZ in the form of an A359, currently passing Uelkal, Russia. Kind of exciting to see a rare bird with pretty plumage in between all the freighters.
I just spotted what may be a first-time visitor to YYZ in the form of an A359
, currently passing Uelkal, Russia. Kind of exciting to see a rare bird with pretty plumage in between all the freighters.
Apr 29, 2020, 10:47 pm
#973
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Dr. PITUK
Apr 29, 2020, 10:48 pm
#974
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.Dr. PITUK
Apr 30, 2020, 4:38 am
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I had to Google Quesnel. Definitely the middle of nowhere, but that is a huge metropolis by local standards. My town only has about 1,000 people. We do have a giant Blueberry at the Irving though.