I am imagine that long story short is that its going to cost me $38 and not $15.50. However, could someone explain why and what this water bus service is for significantly less and why things appear to be confusing. Thanks.Water Bus Service, (services offered in connection with M.V. Sandy Cruises Only):
Tuesday/Thursday:
Rock Harbor Lodge to Hidden Lake in early morning and return at 12:30pm.
$15.50/adult or child.
MV Sandy Schedule
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MV Sandy Schedule
I was looking at the MV Sandy schedule at http://rockharborlodge.com/sights. It states that there is a hidden lake/lookout louise greenstone shuttle that operates on Tuesday and Thursday for $38 per adult. However, when I scroll down to the bottom of the page it states the following:
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Re: MV Sandy Schedule
It's saying you can hitch a ride on the tour boat for $15.50 (2011 prices) without taking the tour. I suppose you have to sit in the back and promise not to listen on the way over
. Funny I don't remember hearing it called "Water Bus Service" before, but I guess it makes sense--if the water taxies are taxies then it's appropriate to call the MV Sandy a bus
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Re: MV Sandy Schedule
Well then I guess its time to bust out the ear plugs and sing "Mary Had a Little Lamb" out loud so I can without a doubt hear nothing. Do you really think they are suggesting this Ingo? $15.50 obviously sounds a lot better, but I do not want anyone to think I am on a covert mission to get on the MV Sandy at a discounted price and still reap the benefits of the tour. As you know my main mission is to get to Lookout Louise and the tour would just be coincidental. I am hoping that there is something else that I will miss out on so the rangers do not frown down upon me. I think I read something about a guided tour up past hidden lake to lookout louise, so perhaps if I skip out on that, it will be enough to show that my primary objective was just to hitch a ride and not to take advantage of the tour at a discounted price.
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