I agree with Bob re: the ferries and the experience. The trip from Tsawwassen to Victoria is a fun way to spend a couple hours. Pretty passage and a nice boat for a ferry. If I were in your shoes I would take the Tsawwasen ferry to Victoria, then after a great visit in Victoria when heading...
Not sure where you get your info from. We race weekly year round (as in all winter) in Vancouver and West Vancouver, BC. As one can tell by Ish's video, some winter days are lovely for day sailing and or overnight trips if one has a heater or a very snuggly bunk-mate.
We even have some winter...
Another vote for Butchart, and Victoria, BC in general.
Cannon Beach, Or. is beautiful and there are plenty of lovely spots on the Oregon Coast and in Washington.I really enjoy day trips to Port Townsend and Seattle.
Have a fantastic visit, Advocate. You will really enjoy meeting Bob, Kim and...