We are from Australia and plan to race Ironman Canada in Penticton in 2024. At this stage we anticipate landing in Vancouver on the Saturday prior to the event weekend. For an Ironman we normally arrive at the race location on the Thursday, but flight durations to previous races have been limited to 2-3 hours.
We will be renting a car on arrival and will be spending 2-3 weeks in the Rockies after the race.
My question to those familiar with BC, is where are good spots to base ourselves in the week prior to the race? We won’t be travelling with a Kickr so a location that has good options for outdoor riding and swimming pool/open water swimming.
Given part of the reason for the trip is to check out the sights of BC (and after the race Alberta), a scenic location so we can do a little bit of sight seeing during taper would be good. Preference is not to spend the first 10 days in Penticton.
We will be renting a car on arrival and will be spending 2-3 weeks in the Rockies after the race.
My question to those familiar with BC, is where are good spots to base ourselves in the week prior to the race? We won’t be travelling with a Kickr so a location that has good options for outdoor riding and swimming pool/open water swimming.
Given part of the reason for the trip is to check out the sights of BC (and after the race Alberta), a scenic location so we can do a little bit of sight seeing during taper would be good. Preference is not to spend the first 10 days in Penticton.