Well it looks like I am in the same boat as Bill in not being able to attend the GBB due to work commitments.
This said I am thinking of doing a trip to BC in early September. My plan at present (which could change) is to drive the Stalker to Nelson. Using Nelson as a base for a few of days to drive some of the local roads, maybe white water rafting, hot springs at Ainsworth, then drive to somewhere like Penticton and use this as a base again. In the Okanagan drive the local roads, maybe take in some wineries, sample some of the local restaurants etc. From here I think I would take a couple of days to get back home to Calgary.
Stewart