Page:Motoring Magazine and Motor Life July 1915.djvu/9



Following is an account of a trip from Vancouver, B. C., to San Francisco, made by A. F. Nye, representing the American Club, Ltd., B. C., who donated his Winton automobile for this purpose, which is to advise visiting motorists who may be in the neighborhood of San Francisco, and throughout California, of the beauties of motoring into British Columbia, condition of the roads, and of the fact that there are no inconveniences of any kind by which motorists going into Canada would be bothered. Any and all of them are welcome to a fourteen day permit, which will take no more than five minutes of their time as they cross the line. These permits do not necessitate their coming out of Canada via the same route. Any port or entry is open to them for leaving the country by simply surrendering the permit given to them at the original point of entry.

Mr. Nye’s party consisted of S. B. Buchanan, representing New Westminster; Mr. Bruce, representing South Vancouver; Mr. Frenlin, representing the Vancouver Automobile Club; and Mr. Mulligan, representing the municipality of Point Grey, a suburb of Vancouver, B. C.

“While our start was made at rather a bad time, our big six required not a particle of help over the entire distance of 1,285 miles, and was ready to start back if called upon to do so,” says Nye.

“We had a little bit of tire trouble, but nothing of any seriousness. We found all roads in excellent condition over the Pacific Highway, with the exception of short stretches where new work was going on, but where alternative roads were provided.

“At Portland the Rose Carnival management induced us to remain over a couple of days and put our car in the parade, where we were given a very prominent place, and were most enthusiastically received by fifty or sixty thousand people who lined the sidewalks.

“Referring to one portion of the road, which is the crossing of the Siskiyous, we believe this to be the most finished grade in the world and one of the most beautiful spots on earth. In our own country–British Columbia–as is pretty well known, our roads are all maintained by the government, and are kept in most excellent condition at all times.

“In conclusion, I wish to say we desire to thank the Winton people and their various branch houses along the coast for their kindness in rendering such service as we asked of them in a most cheerful manner. For myself, I would say this service has been superior to any ever given me by any of the makers of the different automobiles I have owned.”