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Vancouver, CANADÀ 2024
The Vancouver Lookout is an iconic observation deck situated 168 meters (553 feet) high atop the Harbour Centre building in downtown Vancouver, Canada. Since its opening in 1977, it has offered visitors 360-degree panoramic views that encompass the downtown core, historic Gastown, Stanley Park, Vancouver Harbour, and the majestic North Shore mountains. Access to the deck is via a thrilling glass elevator ride. It also features the "Top of Vancouver Revolving Restaurant."
A bright coppery adult male Rufous Hummingbird defending a patch of Red-flowering Currant flowers. The Rufous nests farther north than any other hummingbird: up to south-central Alaska. Copyright © Kim Toews/All Rights Reserved.
Glaucous-winged Gull (Larus glaucescens) is common in coastal cities and towns. Its wingtips are medium grey in colour which is unlike any other gull's. Copyright © Kim Toews/All Rights Reserved.
The long gone orange and red hues have turned into many shades of pinks and purples. The colors along with a bull kelp bed floating in the small bay creates a very serene view.
The amazing ever-changing west coast of Vancouver Island!
Brazil takes their turn in the "Celebration of Light" with an explosive display of fireworks. I'm pretty sure it's safe to say they owned English Bay, dropped the microphone and walked off the stage. Obrigado Brasil. Captured last night on the Granville Bridge ~ July 29, 2015
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A view of Rannie Road which leads to Pitt Lake in Pitt Meadows near Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
About this photo: I hadn't been to Pitt Lake in so long, so I packed up my 2 dogs and drove to Pitt Lake in Pitt Meadows near Vancouver, BC, Canada. This area is so beautiful and out here you feel like you are in the middle of nowhere as there is hardly anybody around and hardly any cars around even though you are only about 15 minutes away from a fair size town. On the way there I just had to stop on the side of the road to take a photo of the road that leads to the mountains because I love this view! There was some low hanging clouds as well.
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~Camera Settings:
*Camera Model: Sony DSC-RX10M4
*Focal Length: 220mm
*F-Number: F/8
*Exposure Time: 1/320 sec.
*ISO Speed: ISO-100
*Exposure Program: Manual Mode (M)
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Ann :)
Some information on the Pitt Lake area: Pitt Lake is located in Grant Narrows Regional Park in Pitt Meadows which is about 45 minutes east of downtown Vancouver. Pitt Lake is the second-largest lake in the Lower Mainland of British Columbia, being about 53.5 square km (20.5 square mi) in area. It is about 25km (15.6mi) long and about 4.5km (2.8mi) wide at its widest, and is also one of the world's largest tidal lakes, its confluence with the Fraser being only a few miles upstream from that river's estuary into the Strait of Georgia. Its southern tip, where the Pitt River resumes, is 40km (25mi) east of downtown Vancouver.
The upper Pitt River valley is a typical U-shaped glacial valley in the Coast Mountains of British Columbia. The over-deepening of the lower end of the valley over the span of the Wisconsin glaciation created a trough over 140m (462ft) below current sea level. After initial glacial retreat at around 13,000 years ago a saltwater fjord occupied this basin when relative sea levels were still ca 120m (396ft) to 140m (462ft) above current levels in the region. Unlike neighbouring Indian Arm and Howe Sound farther west this fjord basin became cut off by sedimentation of the lower Fraser River by ca 10,500 years ago and is now considered a tidal fjord lake.
The community of Pitt Meadows occupies the marshy lowland at the southern end of the lake, some of which has become drained and is known as the Pitt Polder. Just southwest of the lake is the community of Port Coquitlam, which is across the Pitt River from Pitt Meadows. At the north end of the lake is a locality named Alvin, which is a transport and shipping point for logging companies and their employees. The Upper Pitt, meaning the valley upstream from the lake, is considered BC's best fly-fishing rivers and one of its best steelhead streams.
The lake is popular with boaters and canoeists, but is prone to heavy winds and rains as well as big waves (due to its great depth). The mountain range on its east flank comprises Golden Ears Provincial Park, its basin to the north is in southern Garibaldi Provincial Park, while the mountain range on its west, northeast of Vancouver's Coquitlam Lake watershed reservoir, is Pinecone Burke Provincial Park. The waterfront and foreshore of the lake and river are public-access and include extensive migratory wildfowl habitat. There is a destination golfing resort in the Pitt Polder area called Swan-e-set.
The area along the east side of the lake is somewhat famous for being the reputed location of Slumach's lost gold mine, the location of many failed and sometimes disastrous searches for the alleged murderer's lost gold mine. (Info from Wikipedia)
Vancouver, CANADÀ 2024
Bayshore West Marina is a luxury marina located in the heart of Vancouver's Coal Harbour neighborhood. Situated next to the landmark The Westin Bayshore hotel, it enjoys a prime location at the entrance to Stanley Park. The marina offers a secure and elegant haven for yachts and boats, with stunning views of the North Shore Mountains and the city skyline. It's an ideal access point for boaters looking to explore the waters of British Columbia or simply enjoy a tranquil setting in the midst of the bustling city. Its security and professional management make it one of the most exclusive marinas in the area.
This time last year, rain in the streets of Vancouver's Historic Gastown. The street lights on Water Street reflect off the wet cobblestone as pedestrians scramble to get out of the rain. In the winter months, a view through the leafless trees at Vancouver Lookout on top of Harbour Centre. Throwback Thursday. Captured in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada ~ March 11, 2015 ☔️
Image was taken from English Bay Beach in Vancouver, BC.
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Beautiful lupin fields at Lakeland Flowers in Abbotsford near Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
About this photo: A throw back to our visit to the lupin fields last month. I missed the tulip fields this year, but we made up for it by visiting the same place to see their beautiful lupin field. Lakeland Flowers is a flower farm that you can visit (for a small fee) for about 6 months of the year offering different flower fields. In April/May they have the tulip fields, mid-May/June you can visit the lupin field, peony field, lavender field and other meadows. In August there is also a sunflower field. Lakeland Flowers is located in Abbotsford about good 45 minuten drive from the Vancouver area in BC, Canada.
Wow, I was pleasantly surprised as it was so beautiful with so many different colours!I enjoy this just as much as the tulip fields and on the positive side it was not crowded at all and even cheaper than visiting the tulips. There were some peonies blooming, but they may take anoher week or 2 to be in full bloom.
~Camera Settings:
*Camera Model: Sony DSC-RX10M4
*Focal Length: 9mm
*F-Number: F/8
*Exposure Time: 1/800 sec
*ISO Speed: ISO-100
*Exposure Program: Manual (M)
Thank you for stopping by and I hope you like this photo!
Ann :-)
Some information about Lakeland Flowers:
Peter Warmerdam was born in 1927 in Sassenheim Netherlands. At the time, it was the home of the largest tulip bulb producing area in the world. In 1949, Peter arrived in Canada and worked at whatever jobs were available. His first job was working on a farm in Winnipeg. He moved to the West Coast in the early 1950’s spending some time in logging and eventually working full time in farming.
In 1974, Peter and his family purchased land in the Sumas Prairie Flats in Abbotsford where the farm currently stands. Peter chose the Sumas area because the sandy soil made harvesting bulbs easier and the steady winds kept foliar diseases at bay. The ownership in the business eventually transferred to his sons and he became fully retired from working on the farm at 87 years of age.
In its 47 years in Abbotsford, the farm has expanded from a small operation to a company of nearly 100 employees. Today, Peter’s son Nick owns and operates Lakeland Flowers which continues to grow millions of beautiful daffodils, tulips, peonies, and sunflowers each year.
The land they now farm once used to be known as Sumas Lake. From the Glacial Age, it sat in a basin cocooned between the Sumas and Vedder mountains. The 10 000 acre lake would triple in size each spring from water rushing in from the Chilliwack and Vedder River that fed into it. This would ruin crops and make transportation between Chilliwack and cities to the west impossible.
By the 1920’s, engineers drained the lake through the Sumas Lake Canal and into the Fraser River, effectively turning the lake into farmland. The soils from the lakebed are sandy to silty in composition and quite fertile, creating the area into an agricultural hub of the Fraser Valley.
Info from their website under "Our Story": www.lakelandflowers.ca/our-story/
Vancouver, CANADÀ 2024
Science World is a non-profit science center located at the eastern end of False Creek in Vancouver, Canada. It is instantly recognizable by its iconic geodesic dome structure, which has been part of the city's skyline since its opening in 1989. The center's primary goal is to foster scientific curiosity and education. Science World features numerous permanent and rotating interactive exhibits, such as the BodyWorks (exploring the human body) and Eureka (focusing on water, light, sound, and motion) galleries. A major highlight is the OMNIMAX Theatre, one of the world's largest dome theaters, providing immersive cinematic experiences.
Beautiful pink lupins at Lakeland Flowers in Abbotsford near Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
About this photo: I missed the tulip fields this year, but we made up for it by visiting the same place to see the beautiful lupin fields. Lakeland Flowers is a flower farm that you can visit (for a small fee) for about 6 months of the year offering different flower fields. In April/May they have the tulip fields, mid-May/June you can visit the lupin field, peony field, lavender field and other meadows. In August there is also a sunflower field. Lakeland Flowers is located in Abbotsford about good 45 minuten drive from the Vancouver area in BC, Canada.
Wow, I was pleasantly surprised as it was so beautiful with so many different colours!I enjoy this just as much as the tulip fields and on the positive side it was not crowded at all and even cheaper than visiting the tulips. There were some peonies blooming, but they may take anoher week or 2 to be in full bloom.
~Camera Settings:
*Camera Model: Sony DSC-RX10M4
*Focal Length: 11mm
*F-Number: F/8
*Exposure Time: 1/800 sec
*ISO Speed: ISO-100
*Exposure Program: Manual (M)
Thank you for stopping by and I hope you like this photo!
Ann :-)
Some information about Lakeland Flowers:
Peter Warmerdam was born in 1927 in Sassenheim Netherlands. At the time, it was the home of the largest tulip bulb producing area in the world. In 1949, Peter arrived in Canada and worked at whatever jobs were available. His first job was working on a farm in Winnipeg. He moved to the West Coast in the early 1950’s spending some time in logging and eventually working full time in farming.
In 1974, Peter and his family purchased land in the Sumas Prairie Flats in Abbotsford where the farm currently stands. Peter chose the Sumas area because the sandy soil made harvesting bulbs easier and the steady winds kept foliar diseases at bay. The ownership in the business eventually transferred to his sons and he became fully retired from working on the farm at 87 years of age.
In its 47 years in Abbotsford, the farm has expanded from a small operation to a company of nearly 100 employees. Today, Peter’s son Nick owns and operates Lakeland Flowers which continues to grow millions of beautiful daffodils, tulips, peonies, and sunflowers each year.
The land they now farm once used to be known as Sumas Lake. From the Glacial Age, it sat in a basin cocooned between the Sumas and Vedder mountains. The 10 000 acre lake would triple in size each spring from water rushing in from the Chilliwack and Vedder River that fed into it. This would ruin crops and make transportation between Chilliwack and cities to the west impossible.
By the 1920’s, engineers drained the lake through the Sumas Lake Canal and into the Fraser River, effectively turning the lake into farmland. The soils from the lakebed are sandy to silty in composition and quite fertile, creating the area into an agricultural hub of the Fraser Valley.
Info from their website under "Our Story": www.lakelandflowers.ca/our-story/
Views along the seawall at Coal Harbour in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
About this photo: I was looking for some blossoms along Coal Harbour, but lots of the pink petals had fallen off already. As I was wondering along the seawall, I noticed these dark gloomy clouds over the harbour.
It was a typical spring day with sunshine and some rain drops.
~Camera Settings:
*Camera Model: Sony DSC-RX10M4
*Focal Length: 9mm
*F-Number: F/8
*Exposure Time: 1/250 sec.
*ISO Speed: ISO-100
*Exposure Program: Manual Mode (M)
Thank you for dropping by and I hope you enjoy this photo!
Ann :-)
Some information of Vancouver:Vancouver is known as one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Vancouver is Canada's third largest city and is located by the Pacific Ocean on a peninsula surrounded by water and in the distance there are the mountains. Vancouver is considered a pretty clean and safe city with a great variety of shops, museums, theatre, outdoor activities (hiking, walking, kayaking, sailing, skiing on the local mountains in the winter) and more. Walking around Stanley Park is a favourite thing to do for tourist and locals alike. This beautiful park extends from the city centre of Vancouver almost to the North Shore. With wonderful views of the mountains and the ocean around every corner, downtown Vancouver is one of the most picturesque cities in the world. Walk along Robson Street, the most popular shopping street. Experience Chinatown with the different kinds of building and stores, walk on the beaches of English Bay and the seawall of Stanley Park, enjoy a walk in Gastown with the old steam clock and the many gift shops.
Look out for some Hollywood film sets as Vancouver is used for many big Hollywood movies and shows. That's why you might hear that Vancouver is called "Hollywood North". Here are some examples of shows and movies that were/are filmed here: "Dead Pool", "Skyscraper", "The X-Files", "Dark Angel", "Stargate-SG1", "The 6th Day", "Kiss of the Dragon", "Small Ville" and many more. Then there is also the Canada Place, the stadiums, the Harbour Lookout, the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden, Science World, the Vancouver Art Gallery and much more! All of these attractions are located within minutes from the city centre.
Vancouver is also popular in the winter for winter activities. There are 3 local mountains where you can do any type of winter sport. There is Grouse Mountain, most famous for it's stunning views over the city and fresh powder snow. Grouse Mountain is accessible by skyride...this is a big airtram that will take you up to the top of the mountain. Mount Seymour and Cypress Mountain are famous too and you also get wonderful views from the top of these mountains. As you can see...Vancouver has lots to offer. The Winter Olympics were held here in 2010 as well.
A view of Osoyoos and Osoyoos Lake in British Columbia, Canada.
About this photoWe enjoyed another little camping trip a few days ago. We drove from Vancouver to Merritt and continued on to Osoyoos via Peachland-Summerland and Penticton.While we were in Osoyoos we couldn't miss taking in the view from Anarchist Mountain Lookout about as 15 minute drive from town along Highway 3 east.
When we arrived at the lookout, the sun was shining through some clouds which created some extra nice light. We enjoyed the views here of the town and the lake.
~Camera Settings:
*Camera Model: Sony DSC-RX10M4
*Focal Length: 9mm
*F-Number: F/8
*Exposure Time: 1/640 sec
*ISO Speed: ISO-100
*Exposure Program: Manual (M)
Thank you for stopping by and I hope you like this photo!
Ann :-)
Some information about Osoyoos: Osoyoos is a town in the Okanagan Valley region of British Columbia, Canada. It's surrounded by desert, vineyards and mountains. Osoyoos Lake is known for its warm water, beaches and water sports facilities. Nk’Mip Desert Cultural Centre and Osoyoos Desert Centre have hands-on exhibits and trails exploring the local desert ecosystem. The Osoyoos Museum traces the town’s history with aboriginal and pioneer artifacts.
Osoyoos is also known for its arid, desert-like conditions, making it unique within Canada. Osoyoos Lake is celebrated for being the warmest freshwater lake in Canada, with average water temperatures reaching 24°C (75°F) in July and August. There are also many orchards which is a delightful way to spend a day with your family. They offer u-pick orchards where you can enjoy a hands-on experience that combines fun and education. In the summer time you will find an abundance of cherries, peaches, apricots and plums.
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Along the Fraser River, Greater Vancouver area. This section of the river flows between the cities of Richmond and Burnaby
Spectators lined the Jericho Beach Pier to watch the supermoon turn a reddish pinky orange as it passed through the darkest part of the Earth's shadow, the Umbra. This rare phenomenon hasn't happened since 1982 and won't happen again until 2033. Not only was this a rare occasion but the weather cooperated and we had beautiful clear skies. ~ Captured at Jericho Beach in Vancouver, BC ~ September 27, 2015
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Fall in the burbs. An old GMC pickup truck sits quietly on the side of the road. I couldn't just drive by without stopping to capture this beauty coloured with leaves. Somewhere in Cloverdale, BC ~ October 19, 2015
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At this point, the Trans-Canada Highway turns into a 57 km boat ride to Nanaimo, BC on Vancouver Island. This is a marine link on the Trans-Canada system which spans 8,030 km (4,990 mi) from St. John's, Newfoundland & Labrador... all the way to Victoria, British Columbia. Looking north over Howe Sound at Bowyer Island on the left and Lion's Bay, West Lion and Brunswick Mountain in the distance ~ Captured Sunday night at the BC Ferries Terminal in Horseshoe Bay, West Vancouver, BC ~ September 20, 2015
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Yesterday I had the most amazing pelagic I think of my life and we didn't even find a fishing boat. This has now topped the two pelagics where I've seen 3 Short- tailed albatross and 15 Laysan. We first saw a Manx Shearwater that Tom Plath spotted by Cleland Island and then Liron Gertsman spotted a Slaty-backed Gull in the same flock. As we headed out to pelagic waters Mike Toochin, myself and Ilya Povalyaev spotted a Guadalupe Murrelet! It was less than ten feet from the boat! It's insane to have that bird not way further out it's only BC's 3rd record! Liron and Ilya got some great photos of it. To see it check out the BC RBA here bcbirdalert.blogspot.com/2019/08/rba-guadalupe-murrelet-a...
Next I, Mike Toochin and Mark Wynja spotted 2 Scripps's Murrelets and several miles later Liron Gerstman spotted 2 more Scripps's Murrelets. It was a pretty magical day I got 3 lifers and 3 BC birds and we had 4 provincial rarities!. I am still reeling and happy I could share it with such great people. Thanks to ocean outfitters and Captain Ron for such a special day!
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Looking over Burnaby Heights at the Downtown Vancouver skyline. The 'floating' lights in the top left are from UBC in Point Grey. On the right, you can see the cranes of Port Metro Vancouver and a sliver of Coal Harbour. ~ Captured Friday night in Burnaby, BC ~ September 4, 2015
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