Westiva 2015... mark your calendars!

[fastivaca]

Six months from now may seem like a long way off but not if you're planning a cross country drive!!!

When: Saturday July 11th, 2015
Where: Wedge Pond, Kananaskis Country, Alberta, Canada (about a one hour drive from Calgary's western city limits).
What: Meet and greet at the pond in the morning. After our picnic lunch we'll take an afternoon cruise to grab an ice cream cone at Boulton Creek Store. This is 40km (25 mile) drive mostly along Highway 40.

Campgrounds in the area fill up fast so I would recommend making reservations.

Mount Kidd (http://www.mountkiddrv.com/) is the closest, and nicest, but there are a couple of other options that aren't too far away.

These are only about a 30-40 minute drive at most from Wedge Pond.

http://www.bowvalleycampgrounds.com/

http://www.kananaskiscountrycampgrounds.com/peter.html

As for hotels the closest are located in Kananaskis Village, not far from Wedge Pond.

Lets see if we can make it back into double digits this year! We had 4 Festivas in '08, 5 in '09, 10 in '10, 5 in '11 and 4 Festivas and a Subaru Vivio in 2012, four Festivas, two Suzuki Swifts, and one lifted Kia Sportage in 2014.


2012's Festivas


2014 attendees

Looking forward to some long distance attendees this year!

Speaking of distances... if you're thinking of coming here are some approximate one way travel distances:

Great Falls MT: 400 miles
Spokane WA: 425 miles
Portland OR: 775 miles
San Sioux Falls SD: 1250 miles
Denver CO: 1175 miles
Fransisco CA: 1300 miles
Los Angeles CA: 1600 miles
Kansas City MO: 1600 miles
Phoenix AZ: 1625 miles
Knoxville TN: 2200 miles
Raleigh NC: 2475 miles
Miami FL: 3025 miles

Edmonton AB: 400 km
Vancouver BC: 950 km
Saskatoon SK: 725 km
Regina SK: 875 km
Winnipeg MB: 1425 km
Toronto ON: 3500 km
Montreal QC: 3625 km

Watch this space for more info over the coming weeks.


Here's a peek at area...

Thanks to Postman101 for posting the video!

Watch this space in the coming months for more details

[postman101]

no problem i figured it was time to post that up.

[LittleHoe]

haha my car looks so nice and my kid looks so little... Both have changed lol...

[fastivaca]

We have had almost spring like weather the last few days and it's got me thinking Westiva! I know it's five months away but I am really looking forward to this year's event. If all goes well my B6T project should be done as well as the body work.

If you are thinking of coming and have questions please ask away!

I have one for you... who will win the long distance award this year? Last year it was bolokid from Pasco WA.

[LittleHoe]

Well hey all, I hope you are all doing good. I had the festy out for its first road trip and she is in need of some love, but we are still planning on attending this year. I still haven't set up accomodations yet as we may just stay at the calaway park campground since the whole family is coming this year. But I am in... who else is coming...

[LittleHoe]

ok we are all scheduled up... We are gonna hit drumheller on Friday night, then drive up to wedge pond on saturday, We lucked out and got the last site in mount kidd for saturday night, sunday I am taking the family to calaway park and we are gonna work our way home monday, Can't wait to see you guys out there, Im not sure what all is going to show up with me but we may have a convoy, as it stands we could be running the festiva, a new dart gt, and a 73 vw westfalia. I figure if we bring enough rope the dart can tow us all home if need be lol...

[fastivaca]

Only 9 weeks to go 'til Westiva 2015! htdhtdhtd I'll be starting a "who's coming" thread shortly. Here's a teaser... not sure exactly what I'll be driving to the meet but it will be a Festiva of some sort!

If you are hoping to camp reservations are open at the closest campgrounds (links in post #1)

[fastivaca]

"Who's coming" thread started here.

Planning to have the new car mostly done in time.

[LittleHoe]

I put new rear struts in, just need some prettying up and she will be ready to go. We are convoying with the festiva and the dart for sure. Can't wait to see you all again!

[fastivaca]

Only 6 weeks to go!!!! htd htd htd

[dawgstrip]

Ok, Now it sounds like we will try to make it to this event in the Hamster.

Are there still any open camp sites ?

https://www.youtube.com/DawgStripProductions

[fastivaca]

Ok, Now it sounds like we will try to make it to this event in the Hamster.

Are there still any open camp sites ?

www.youtube.com/DawgStripProductions

Just checked the closest campground, Mt. Kidd RV Park, and they are full. Here's a link to area campgrounds to check on vacancies http://www.albertaparks.ca/albertaparksca/visit-our-parks/camping/online-reservations/online-campground-reservation-vacancy.aspx

Most sites look like they are full. Not sure if they hold some sites on a first come first served basis. Probably work a call.

Let me know when you plan to travel, maybe I figure out something on this end.

Cheers

Ian

[dawgstrip]

Alright, we are all booked up and will be Camping at Lake Louise.

What time of day does the Festiva events start ?

Its going to be fun to stuff all our camping supplies into the 6 square feet behind the seats.

https://www.youtube.com/DawgStripProductions

[fastivaca]

Alright, we are all booked up and will be Camping at Lake Louise.

What time of day does the Festiva events start ?

Its going to be fun to stuff all our camping supplies into the 6 square feet behind the seats.

www.youtube.com/DawgStripProductions

"Official" start time is 10:00am. I'll be there around 9:30 or so.

[fastivaca]

Just a heads up dawgstrip... Lake Louise Campground is about 90 minutes from Wedge Pond.

Ian