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My favourite view in Jasper National Park😊
Captured on the first day of our drive back home to Vancouver
Amazing to see how fast the tide comes in! This beautiful scene disappeared not too long after I took this photo.
Porteau Cove Provincial Marine Park
Nymphaea alba, also known as the European White Waterlily, White Lotus, or Nenuphar, is an aquatic flowering plant of the family Nymphaeaceae.
It grows in water from 30-150 centimeters deep and likes large ponds and lakes. The leaves can be up to thirty centimeters in diameter and they take up a spread of 150 centimeters per plant. The flowers are white and they have many small stamens inside.
Emerging out of the warm sunrise glow and haze are, on the left, Burj Khalifa and on the right, Burj Al Arab.
In the foreground, the monorail crosses over Atlantis The Palm, Dubai on the shores of the turquoise waters of the Arabian Gulf over to the majestic Dubai skyline
Mount Robson Provincial Park
Moose Lake is the only lake along the course of the Fraser River.[1] It is located along the upper reaches of the river about 3.9 km downstream from the mouth of the Moose River.
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Moose Lake is a long, medium width lake that is wider at its inlet and the farther you move down toward the outlet, the thinner it gets. It is 11.7 km long and 1.9 km wide at its widest point which is near its inlet. At its east end, the Fraser flows into the lake after flowing through a marsh. The river exits the lake at its west end. The Yellowhead Highway and the Canadian National Railway (Via Rail's Canadian and Jasper-Prince Rupert trains also use the CN tracks) follow the north lake shore closely. Wikipedia
Went for a late evening walk on the beach from our hotel at low tide and saw these interesting cabins and had to stoop down very low to capture these reflections (that I knew had to be there) on MacKenzie Beach, Tofino, BC, Canada
False Creek (French: Faux ruisseau) is a short inlet in the heart of Vancouver. It separates downtown from the rest of the city. It was named by George Henry Richards during his Hydrographic survey of 1856-63. While traveling along the south side of the Burrard Inlet, he thought he was traversing a creek; upon discovering his error, he gave the waterway its modern name.[False Creek].
Science World is a science centre [...] located at the eastern end of False Creek and features many permanent interactive exhibits and displays, as well as areas with varying topics throughout the years.] In 1986 it was the location of the Expo 86 World's Fair.
False Creek South is a neighbourhood that runs along the inlet starting under the Granville bridge and runs until under the Cambie bridge to the east Southeast False Creek (Olympic Village) starts from Cambie to main street. summarized from Wikipedia
The Centennial Seawalk stretches from Ambleside to Dundarave, and is favoured by walkers and joggers. Walking the Centennial Seawalk is a favourite activity of local residents. Enjoy the spectacular views of Burrard Inlet while you walk the seawall.
John Lawson Park, located at the foot of 17th Street at the waterfront, is the mid-point of the Seawalk, and a lovely place for a waterfront stroll.
I would like to thank my Flickr contact and car enthusiast, Le Photiste, for his awesome ID of this classic car! Much appreciated.
Clay said:
"It's [...] a late 1951 model Chevrolet Styleline DeLuxe Series 2100 JK Model 2134 Convertible Coupé (Fisher body) with modified chrome trim elements on the lower part of the front fender, Peggy 😊😊!
She also has modified tail lights and the fuel flap (normally just above the chrome trim on the rear fender) is neatly concealed :-)"
Gr. Clay
HFF
As I was watching seven of "our" geese on the lake here on Bluebird Estates, I noticed that the father was on shore trying to get his family to join him. Instead, they turned away and flew off just barely above the surface of the lake for a short distance! A big surprise since they usually stay close together. The father then joined them and seemed to be giving them a piece of his mind :-))
In the next few weeks they will be gone for another year.
[June 8, 2022 is] World Oceans Day [that] reminds every one of the major role the oceans have in everyday life. They are the lungs of our Planet and a major source of food and medicine and a critical part of the biosphere. www.un.org/en/observances/oceans-day#:~:text=Join%20us%20....
Spectacular Howe Sound is North America’s southernmost fjord, located northwest of Vancouver and extending from West Vancouver north to Squamish. Surrounded by towering peaks that rise straight out of the sea, Howe Sound is Vancouver’s playground for sailing, diving, camping, hiking, and a host of other recreational activities. [...]. britishcolumbia.com/plan-your-trip/regions-and-towns/vanc...
Seven ships from the Royal Canadian Navy and Maritime Forces Pacific sail in to Burrard Dry Dock Pier near Lonsdale Quay today.
The vessels will kick off Fleet Weekend, a three-day event to raise awareness of the navy’s capabilities as well as job opportunities. [The public can view active naval vessels & enjoy tours and displays from 9- a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday]
Ships in attendance include the HMCS Vancouver, HMCS Calgary, HMCS Brandon, HMCS Edmonton, and three Orca Class patrol training vessels.
Summarized from Nick Laba / North Shore News - Apr 29, 2022 / 10:29 am article.
All of these local photos, except for the "pink" snowy mountain which was taken a week ago, were all taken today. Here on the North Shore, one can ski and sail or go golfing etc. on the same day.
The Lions are a pair of pointed peaks along the North Shore
Mountains in Metro Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada [these twin summits have become one of the most recognizable Vancouver landmarks]. They can be seen from much of the Greater Vancouver area, as far as Robert Burnaby Park in East Burnaby, south to parts of Surrey, and from the west on the Howe Sound Islands and the Sunshine Coast. Wikipedia
Our granddaughter's reflection as she runs through a puddle of water on another fine sunny, blue-sky day on Bluebird Estates.
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From Platinum Heart Awards Group
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Bow Lake is a small [glacial] lake in western Alberta, Canada. It is located on the Bow River, in the Canadian Rockies, at an altitude of 1920 m.
The lake lies south of the Bow Summitt, east of the Waputik Range (views including Wapta Icefield, Bow Glacier, Bow Peak, Mount Thompson, Crowfoot Glacier and Crowfoot Mountain) and west of the Dolomite Pass, Dolomite Peak and Cirque Peak.
Bow Lake is one of the lakes that line the Icefields Parkway in Banff National Park and Jasper National Park, other such lakes being Hector Lake, Lake Louise, Peyto Lake, Mistaya Lake, Waterfowl Lakes, Chephren Lake and Sunwapta Lake.[1]
Historical Simspon's Num-Ti-Jah Lodge is located on the shores of Bow Lake {Click image to see the red lodge to the far right].
Bow Lake is the closest lake to the headwaters of Bow River, and has a total area of 3.21 km². Water in the lake is meltwater of the Bow Glacier. Wikipedia
PS The green hill in the foreground is in Canada but snowy Mount Baker is 100Km away in Washington State, USA!
Mount Baker [...] is one of the snowiest places in the world; in 1999, Mount Baker Ski Area [...] set the world record for recorded snowfall in a single season—1,140 in (2,900 cm).
At 10,781 ft (3,286 m), it is the third-highest mountain in Washington State[...]. It is visible from much of Greater Victoria, Nanaimo, British Columbia, Greater Vancouver, and, to the south, from Seattle (and on clear days Tacoma) in Washington. Google
Compare with the low tide image of the same view in the first comment box.
Deep Cove, or 'The Cove' as it is referred to by residents, faces due east and is located at the foot of Mount Seymour. Popular amongst outdoor enthusiasts, this area is close to forests, mountains, skiing, parks and the water. Approximately 5 minute drive to the charming Village of Deep Cove where you will find boutique shopping, dining, Deep Cove Little Theatre and musical performances. Rent kayaks, canoes or paddle boards at the park/beach, or hike one of the many trails close by. Deep Cove is approximately 15-20 minutes drive to Downtown Vancouver, and approximately 15 minutes drive to West Vancouver. Transit nearby.
On the way from Cefalu to Etna. Km 171 from 181.
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"Our" Canadian Geese have returned and are fighting among themselves for the right to nest on our acreage. The lake is still frozen but is slowly beginning to melt.
So strange that there is no snow!
At the foot of North Vancouver’s main street and central to the dramatically re-imagined public waterfront, sits the Foot of Lonsdale Plaza. This lively public square features amenities such as Tap & Barrel, [The Polygon Art Gallery] along with the stunning Vancouver skyline views.
The water feature makes use of the site’s natural cross slope. A thin plane of water is carefully calibrated to flow in gentle waves across a serrated stone surface, creating a mesmerizing, moiré effect; not too little water, yet not too much. www.vincenthelton.com/foot-of-londsdale#:~:text=Foot%20of....
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I was just filled with awe watching this unforgettable sunset with mixed textures and colours that got brighter and brighter from moment to moment. Nature at its best!
Wildfire smoke blankets Canada, air quality now a concern
"Due to the smoke [from wildfires in BC], the AQHI (Air Quality Health Index) will likely reach above 10, or very high risk, in parts of western and central Alberta tonight," said Environment Canada Wednesday afternoon. [...].
The smoke is expected to remain over western and central Alberta until at least Thursday afternoon or evening, when thunderstorms may flush out some of the smoke, added the weather agency."
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See series below for more images of the sailors, dressed in the red, blue and yellow colours of the Colombian Flag, standing on the yardarms and apex of the three masts of the Tall Ship A.R.C. Gloria.
It is being nudged away from Burrard Dock by tugboats for its departure last night from Vancouver.