The amazing Vancouver Aquarium which opened in 1956 thrills and delights children and adults alike. Located only five minutes from downtown Vancouver, this fascinating, underwater experience brings the sea life from British Columbia combined with creatures from all over the world.
When travelling around the globe, extended waiting in terminals and hotel rooms can ruin a perfectly good mood. It’s no wonder why laptops, cell phones, DVD players and Kindles have become travel staples–the constant companions in your carry-on, and ever-ready to feed you information and entertain. Yet all that bulk can weigh one down, making […]
BC red hair Victoria is the capital of British Columbia, located on the southeastern tip of Vancouver Island. From its humble beginnings, Victoria has developed into a royal city that boasts a “conservative and relaxed” way of life duly enjoyed by its residents. This city is charming in many ways, with its 19th century Victorian […]
Vancouver has the largest film industry in Canada and is the 3rd most filmed city in North America. During your average visit to Vancouver during the summer months you are sure to bump into a film shoot, normally small orange cones along the edge of the road as well as the more obvious convoy of […]
Totem pole and mural – Duncan, BC Duncan is a town in rural Vancouver Island about 38 miles (60 kilometers) north of Victoria along the Trans-Canada Highway. It plays a gateway role as the supply center for the Cowichan Valley, which is home to many Cowichan Indians. The town boasts more than 20 totem poles […]
Grace Lake Aurora The Northwest Territories is a land of rugged and bountiful beauty, ruled by nature and barely touched by man. Pristine wildernesses are roamed by wildlife, providing a majestic scenery….an outdoor paradise of sorts that can be enjoyed by adventurous souls, naturalists, and artists alike.[1] The Northwest Territories is a land where legends […]
Salt Spring Island is the largest of the gulf islands and is a very unique and friendly place. There are only around 11,000 inhabitants on the island and all but those with at least 3 generations of family can consider themselves new arrivals.
You could see shiny blackberries that hang from the dense roadside bushes. There are unmanned stands that see paper bags with transparent apples. There are fat oysters which sit in shallow waters. The turning for every trip is on the beach. There is also a small mountain down the street which has a weird expedition […]
Port McNeill is a small, northeastern town on Vancouver Island that serves as a base for loggers and forestry companies. The town was first settled in 1936 and a railroad was built to connect the town with the rest of Vancouver Island. Today, Port McNeill is the hub of North Vancouver Island, and connects with […]
Did you know that footpaths could change the way an entire neighborhood looks? In fact about seven years ago, the government here in the city started widening the sidewalks and they installed new benches and planters over the Bernard Street which is west of the Boulevard St.Laurent. This place has been lined up with musty […]