2008 Fernie to Victoria Tour

AUGUST 22, 2008: To the Coast

Today's Statistics:	Travelling from Hope to Burnaby
Distance: 171 km	Driving Hours: 4h	Weather: Beautiful!	Temperature ... Min: 11 Max: 22

The drive in through the Fraser Valley was a long one. The tour cars zig-zagged their way through Chilliwack, Abbotsford, and into Fort Langley. The route took them through beautiful farmland and along the Fraser River.

At Fort Langley, the group was welcomed by the friendly staff of the Fort Langley National Historic Site, as well as Mayor Peter Fassbender of Langley. A delicious lunch was enjoyed by everyone. Thanks go to Melissa Banovich of Fort Langley for organizing this stop.

After lunch it was time to complete the trip into Burnaby. The route led through Surrey and across the Patullo Bridge. A brief stop at New Westminster City Hall included a welcome from Mayor Wayne Wright.

The final leg of this long day led down Canada Way to the head offices of BCAA. There the cars were welcomed with many festivities including, dancing girls, old-time photos, and live music. The staff of BCAA came out to visit with the tour participants as did a number of BCAA clients and VCCC club members and friends. BCAA CEO Bill Bullis welcomed the group to BCAA and everyone enjoyed the event thoroughly. Thank you to Niela Milanio and the staff at BCAA for a terrific event to close the day.

Langley Mayor Peter Fassbender welcomed the tour group to Fort Langley.

The cars lined up in the old orchard area outside the fort.

Cliff Scroggie's huge Canadian built 1911 Russell-Knight joined the tour at Fort Langley.

Also joining today were Lorne and Irene Findlay in their 1927 Auburn.

The Fernie tour participants enjoyed a delicious lunch of buffalo sausage and baked beans with bannock, served by the staff of the Fort Langley Bistro.

Steve and Judy Egerton joined the tour today in their 1915 Ford Model T Speedster.

John couldn't find a block for his wheel, so Dave is helping keep the Cadillac safe.

After some emergency repairs at home, Terry has the Diana back on the road for the last few days of the trip.

Derek and Jocelyn have been driving the 1923 Ford that was in the 1958 tour.

Cliff Scroggie and son Jamie, with the Russell-Knight.

Earl and June Tucker joined the tour yesterday in Hope, driving their 1937 Dodge.

It's been a successful first time out for the 1912 Abbott-Detroit. Lorne and Vivian left the tour and headed for home after today's event at BCAA.

The Leir's 1941 Cadillac Convertible is one of the more elegant cars on the tour.

The festivities at BCAA included live music and dancing girls.

BCAA CEO Bill Burris was presented with a plaque recognizing BCAA's support of the 2008 Fernie to Victoria Tour.

Three cheers for Mike! Today was his last day with the tour and all the participants will miss his cheerful and professional assistance.

Jim Macdonald's 1929 Cadillac.

Some of the ladies posed in costume for old-time photos.

George and Derek decided that this should be the poster car for the 2008 Fernie Tour.

Looking back ...

1907 Cadillac

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