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On our visit to Vancouver recently, I walked from English Bay along the sea wall all the way around to the Totem Poles. The tide was out and the rocks and pools and sandbars were infinitely varied and interesting. This is just one of the images I made.

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A beautiful stream cuts through Fall colors in the Columbia River Gorge.

 

CameraNikon D300

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Vancouver as seen from North Vancouver. Taken along the Lonsdale Quay during Fleet Week 2025.

Another image from the series I made while walking the sea wall in Vancouver's Stanley Park.

Vancouver as seen from North Vancouver. Taken along the Lonsdale Quay during Fleet Week 2025.

The ARM Benito Juarez of the Mexican Navy docked at the Lonsdale Quay in North Vancouver, BC. Taken during the Royal Canadian Navy's Fleet Week 2025. She took part in a joint exercise, Trident Fury, with the RCN and US Navy. She joined HMCS Regina and HMCS Vancouver at Fleet Week afterwards.

Taken around Gastown during a photo walk around downtown Vancouver, BC. First day out with my new Nikon Z5II. There was a huge crowd of tourists gathered around the Steam Clock waiting for it to chime at noon.

Thank-you for viewing my artist impression of CPR Steam Engine No. 374

 

CPR ENGINE 374 , holds very fond and unique childhood memories for me.

 

As a youngster, I lived blocks from the beach, where this old engine was displayed.

Every child in the area, myself included, played on this train regularly.

We climbed in, over and under the well loved, weathered ( at that time ) vintage structure.

It was a valued piece of history and such a great prop for developing the imaginations of young minds.

What could possibly be more fun, than pretending to be engineers on this historic old train, waving out the open window frames, stoking the steam engine, steering the train down the track, checking the wheels, and mimicking train and whistle sounds etc., Choo-Choo.....Woot Woot ....Chugga, Chugga, Chugga or Chooga -Chooga -Chooga.... Clickity-Clack, Clickity-Clack wheels on the tracks.

 

Examples of vintage steam engine sounds:

 

www.youtube.com/watch?v=1oJAVJPX0YY

 

www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZbzU-1oiCgk

 

This grand ole lady recently celebrated her 130th Anniversary, and I was elated to spend this day with her, once again.

The volunteer staff from the West Coast Railway Association, used a heavy duty wench system to pull her outside into the great outdoors. It was a beautiful sight to see her outside the Roundhouse Museum, basking in the sunshine, as she once stood (in my mind's eye), so many years ago.

  

Engine No. 374 is the Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR) locomotive that pulled the first transcontinental passenger train to arrive in Vancouver, arriving on May 23, 1887.

This was a year after sister Engine No. 371 brought the first train to cross Canada into Port Moody, roughly 20 miles (32 km) to the east.

 

History: ( As per Wikipedia )

No. 374 was built by the CPR in 1886 and was one of eight similar steam locomotives built that year in their Montreal shops.

While No. 371 was scrapped in 1915, No. 374 was completely rebuilt in 1914 and continued in service until 1945. Because of its historical significance, it was donated to the City of Vancouver upon its retirement, who placed it on display in Kitsilano Beach Park. It suffered greatly from exposure to the elements and a lack of upkeep. It remained there until 1983, when a group of railway enthusiasts launched an effort to restore the engine in time for Expo 86. It was moved from the beach and spent the next few years in different warehouses around Vancouver while a crew of volunteers undertook the task of restoring the engine. Completed in time for Expo, No. 374 was put on display on the turntable at the renovated former CPR Drake Street Roundhouse where it became a prime attraction.

 

In 1988 the Expo 86 site, including the Drake Street Roundhouse, was sold to Concord Pacific, and in the course of the False Creek North Development Plan, the developer agreed to convert and expand the buildings to comprise the Roundhouse Community Centre. The Community Centre was designed by Baker McGarva Hart and completed in 1997. The plan for the development had made no mention of the 374 and it was temporarily housed inside the roundhouse itself while it was decided what to do with the engine.

 

Successful fundraising efforts were undertaken by the Vancouver Parks Board and the Lions Club, among others, and a year later the new Engine 374 Pavilion was completed.

 

Now a central feature of the Yaletown area redevelopment, the Engine 374 Pavilion is open daily for public viewing from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. during the summer and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the winter. An anniversary celebration is held annually on the Sunday before Victoria Day. The pavilion is staffed entirely by volunteers from the West Coast Railway Association and on average sees roughly 41,000 visitors per year as of 2015.

 

A special thanks to you all, for taking the time to view and acknowledge my photography.

I appreciate your visits & kind words of support.

 

~Christie by the River

 

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The Lions Gate Bridge, Vancouver

Memories from Vancouver, 8 vertical shots stiched .

 

Nikon D810, Nikkor 85mm f/5

A singer named Michaela Slinger performing on a stage during Khatsahlano 2025. She was great to listen to, she had a lovely voice and all of her songs were original and very heartwarming.

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The Koningsdam of Holland America sailing out of Vancouver for Alaska. Taken at Ambleside Park in West Vancouver.

The Koningsdam of Holland America sailing out of Vancouver for Alaska. Taken at Ambleside Park in West Vancouver.

A lady busking around downtown Vancouver, BC. She had a lovely voice and was great to listen to. She was singing Don't Stop by Fleetwood Mac when I saw her. Gave her a tip for the pics and a video I took of her. It's always nice to see buskers like her, they add soul and life to cities.

CPR ENGINE 374 , holds very fond and unique childhood memories for me.

 

As a youngster, I lived blocks from the beach, where this old engine was displayed.

Every child in the area, myself included, played on this train regularly.

We climbed in, over and under the well loved, weathered ( at that time ) vintage structure.

It was a valued piece of history and such a great prop for developing the imaginations of young minds.

What could possibly be more fun, than pretending to be engineers on this historic old train, waving out the open window frames, stoking the steam engine, steering the train down the track, checking the wheels, and mimicking train and whistle sounds etc., Choo-Choo.....Woot Woot ....Chugga, Chugga, Chugga or Chooga -Chooga -Chooga.... Clickity-Clack, Clickity-Clack wheels on the tracks.

 

Examples of vintage steam engine sounds:

 

www.youtube.com/watch?v=1oJAVJPX0YY

 

www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZbzU-1oiCgk

 

This grand ole lady recently celebrated her 130th Anniversary, and I was elated to spend this day with her, once again.

The volunteer staff from the West Coast Railway Association, used a heavy duty wench system to pull her outside into the great outdoors. It was a beautiful sight to see her outside the Roundhouse Museum, basking in the sunshine, as she once stood (in my mind's eye), so many years ago.

  

Engine No. 374 is the Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR) locomotive that pulled the first transcontinental passenger train to arrive in Vancouver, arriving on May 23, 1887.

This was a year after sister Engine No. 371 brought the first train to cross Canada into Port Moody, roughly 20 miles (32 km) to the east.

 

History: ( As per Wikipedia )

No. 374 was built by the CPR in 1886 and was one of eight similar steam locomotives built that year in their Montreal shops.

While No. 371 was scrapped in 1915, No. 374 was completely rebuilt in 1914 and continued in service until 1945. Because of its historical significance, it was donated to the City of Vancouver upon its retirement, who placed it on display in Kitsilano Beach Park. It suffered greatly from exposure to the elements and a lack of upkeep. It remained there until 1983, when a group of railway enthusiasts launched an effort to restore the engine in time for Expo 86. It was moved from the beach and spent the next few years in different warehouses around Vancouver while a crew of volunteers undertook the task of restoring the engine. Completed in time for Expo, No. 374 was put on display on the turntable at the renovated former CPR Drake Street Roundhouse where it became a prime attraction.

 

In 1988 the Expo 86 site, including the Drake Street Roundhouse, was sold to Concord Pacific, and in the course of the False Creek North Development Plan, the developer agreed to convert and expand the buildings to comprise the Roundhouse Community Centre. The Community Centre was designed by Baker McGarva Hart and completed in 1997. The plan for the development had made no mention of the 374 and it was temporarily housed inside the roundhouse itself while it was decided what to do with the engine.

 

Successful fundraising efforts were undertaken by the Vancouver Parks Board and the Lions Club, among others, and a year later the new Engine 374 Pavilion was completed.

 

Now a central feature of the Yaletown area redevelopment, the Engine 374 Pavilion is open daily for public viewing from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. during the summer and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the winter. An anniversary celebration is held annually on the Sunday before Victoria Day. The pavilion is staffed entirely by volunteers from the West Coast Railway Association and on average sees roughly 41,000 visitors per year as of 2015.

 

A special thanks to you all, for taking the time to view and acknowledge my photography.

I appreciate your visits & kind words of support.

 

~Christie by the River

 

**Best experienced in full screen

 

*** No part of this image may be copied, reproduced, or distributed outside Flickr, without my express written permission. Thank-you

 

Thank-you for viewing my artist impression of CPR Steam Engine No. 374

 

CPR ENGINE 374 , holds very fond and unique childhood memories for me.

 

As a youngster, I lived blocks from the beach, where this old engine was displayed.

Every child in the area, myself included, played on this train regularly.

We climbed in, over and under the well loved, weathered ( at that time ) vintage structure.

It was a valued piece of history and such a great prop for developing the imaginations of young minds.

What could possibly be more fun, than pretending to be engineers on this historic old train, waving out the open window frames, stoking the steam engine, steering the train down the track, checking the wheels, and mimicking train and whistle sounds etc.

 

Examples of vintage steam engine sounds:

 

www.youtube.com/watch?v=1oJAVJPX0YY

 

www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZbzU-1oiCgk

 

This grand ole lady recently celebrated her 130th Anniversary, and I was elated to spend this day with her, once again.

The volunteer staff from the West Coast Railway Association, used a heavy duty wench system to pull her outside into the great outdoors. It was a beautiful sight to see her outside the Roundhouse Museum, basking in the sunshine, as she once stood (in my mind's eye), so many years ago.

  

Engine No. 374 is the Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR) locomotive that pulled the first transcontinental passenger train to arrive in Vancouver, arriving on May 23, 1887.

This was a year after sister Engine No. 371 brought the first train to cross Canada into Port Moody, roughly 20 miles (32 km) to the east.

 

History: ( As per Wikipedia )

No. 374 was built by the CPR in 1886 and was one of eight similar steam locomotives built that year in their Montreal shops.

While No. 371 was scrapped in 1915, No. 374 was completely rebuilt in 1914 and continued in service until 1945. Because of its historical significance, it was donated to the City of Vancouver upon its retirement, who placed it on display in Kitsilano Beach Park. It suffered greatly from exposure to the elements and a lack of upkeep. It remained there until 1983, when a group of railway enthusiasts launched an effort to restore the engine in time for Expo 86. It was moved from the beach and spent the next few years in different warehouses around Vancouver while a crew of volunteers undertook the task of restoring the engine. Completed in time for Expo, No. 374 was put on display on the turntable at the renovated former CPR Drake Street Roundhouse where it became a prime attraction.

 

In 1988 the Expo 86 site, including the Drake Street Roundhouse, was sold to Concord Pacific, and in the course of the False Creek North Development Plan, the developer agreed to convert and expand the buildings to comprise the Roundhouse Community Centre. The Community Centre was designed by Baker McGarva Hart and completed in 1997. The plan for the development had made no mention of the 374 and it was temporarily housed inside the roundhouse itself while it was decided what to do with the engine.

 

Successful fundraising efforts were undertaken by the Vancouver Parks Board and the Lions Club, among others, and a year later the new Engine 374 Pavilion was completed.

 

Now a central feature of the Yaletown area redevelopment, the Engine 374 Pavilion is open daily for public viewing from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. during the summer and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the winter. An anniversary celebration is held annually on the Sunday before Victoria Day. The pavilion is staffed entirely by volunteers from the West Coast Railway Association and on average sees roughly 41,000 visitors per year as of 2015.

 

A special thanks to you all, for taking the time to view and acknowledge my photography.

I appreciate your visits & kind words of support.

 

~Christie by the River

 

**Best experienced in full screen

 

No part of this image may be copied, reproduced, or distributed outside Flickr, without my express written permission. Thank-you

 

Spring brings flowers, Summer brings the sun and Autumn seems to bring hoards of interesting fungi. For those willing to brave these damp days, delicate photographic details await. Such was the case for capturing the intricate curl on this tiny mushroom that was past its prime.

Thank-you for viewing my artist impression of CPR Steam Engine No. 374

 

CPR ENGINE 374 , holds very fond and unique childhood memories for me.

 

As a youngster, I lived blocks from the beach, where this old engine was displayed.

Every child in the area, myself included, played on this train regularly.

We climbed in, over and under the well loved, weathered ( at that time ) vintage structure.

It was a valued piece of history and such a great prop for developing the imaginations of young minds.

What could possibly be more fun, than pretending to be engineers on this historic old train, waving out the open window frames, stoking the steam engine, steering the train down the track, checking the wheels, and mimicking train and whistle sounds etc.

 

Examples of vintage steam engine sounds:

 

www.youtube.com/watch?v=1oJAVJPX0YY

 

www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZbzU-1oiCgk

 

This grand ole lady recently celebrated her 130th Anniversary, and I was elated to spend this day with her, once again.

The volunteer staff from the West Coast Railway Association, used a heavy duty wench system to pull her outside into the great outdoors. It was a beautiful sight to see her outside the Roundhouse Museum, basking in the sunshine, as she once stood (in my mind's eye), so many years ago.

  

Engine No. 374 is the Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR) locomotive that pulled the first transcontinental passenger train to arrive in Vancouver, arriving on May 23, 1887.

This was a year after sister Engine No. 371 brought the first train to cross Canada into Port Moody, roughly 20 miles (32 km) to the east.

 

History: ( As per Wikipedia )

No. 374 was built by the CPR in 1886 and was one of eight similar steam locomotives built that year in their Montreal shops.

While No. 371 was scrapped in 1915, No. 374 was completely rebuilt in 1914 and continued in service until 1945. Because of its historical significance, it was donated to the City of Vancouver upon its retirement, who placed it on display in Kitsilano Beach Park. It suffered greatly from exposure to the elements and a lack of upkeep. It remained there until 1983, when a group of railway enthusiasts launched an effort to restore the engine in time for Expo 86. It was moved from the beach and spent the next few years in different warehouses around Vancouver while a crew of volunteers undertook the task of restoring the engine. Completed in time for Expo, No. 374 was put on display on the turntable at the renovated former CPR Drake Street Roundhouse where it became a prime attraction.

 

In 1988 the Expo 86 site, including the Drake Street Roundhouse, was sold to Concord Pacific, and in the course of the False Creek North Development Plan, the developer agreed to convert and expand the buildings to comprise the Roundhouse Community Centre. The Community Centre was designed by Baker McGarva Hart and completed in 1997. The plan for the development had made no mention of the 374 and it was temporarily housed inside the roundhouse itself while it was decided what to do with the engine.

 

Successful fundraising efforts were undertaken by the Vancouver Parks Board and the Lions Club, among others, and a year later the new Engine 374 Pavilion was completed.

 

Now a central feature of the Yaletown area redevelopment, the Engine 374 Pavilion is open daily for public viewing from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. during the summer and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the winter. An anniversary celebration is held annually on the Sunday before Victoria Day. The pavilion is staffed entirely by volunteers from the West Coast Railway Association and on average sees roughly 41,000 visitors per year as of 2015.

 

A special thanks to you all, for taking the time to view and acknowledge my photography.

I appreciate your visits & kind words of support.

 

~Christie by the River

 

**Best experienced in full screen

 

No part of this image may be copied, reproduced, or distributed outside Flickr, without my express written permission. Thank-you

 

A lady busking around downtown Vancouver, BC. She had a lovely voice and was great to listen to. She was singing Don't Stop by Fleetwood Mac when I saw her. Gave her a tip for the pics and a video I took of her. It's always nice to see buskers like her, they add soul and life to cities.

There's nothing more fascinating to me than fog...unless of course you throw birds into the mix. I'm a fan of those dark and dreary days that are reminiscent of an Edgar Allan Poe story, offering so much depth, mystery, and imagination.

North Vancouver as seen from Vancouver, BC. Taken from Canada Place in downtown Vancouver.

Taken around Gastown during a photo walk around downtown Vancouver, BC. First day out with my new Nikon Z5II. There was a huge crowd of tourists gathered around the Steam Clock waiting for it to chime at noon.

Vancouver as seen from North Vancouver. Taken along the Lonsdale Quay during Fleet Week 2025.

Thank-you for viewing my artist impression of CPR Steam Engine No. 374

 

CPR ENGINE 374 , holds very fond and unique childhood memories for me.

 

As a youngster, I lived blocks from the beach, where this old engine was displayed.

Every child in the area, myself included, played on this train regularly.

We climbed in, over and under the well loved, weathered ( at that time ) vintage structure.

It was a valued piece of history and such a great prop for developing the imaginations of young minds.

What could possibly be more fun, than pretending to be engineers on this historic old train, waving out the open window frames, stoking the steam engine, steering the train down the track, checking the wheels, and mimicking train and whistle sounds etc.

 

Examples of vintage steam engine sounds:

 

www.youtube.com/watch?v=1oJAVJPX0YY

 

www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZbzU-1oiCgk

 

This grand ole lady recently celebrated her 130th Anniversary, and I was elated to spend this day with her, once again.

The volunteer staff from the West Coast Railway Association, used a heavy duty wench system to pull her outside into the great outdoors. It was a beautiful sight to see her outside the Roundhouse Museum, basking in the sunshine, as she once stood (in my mind's eye), so many years ago.

  

Engine No. 374 is the Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR) locomotive that pulled the first transcontinental passenger train to arrive in Vancouver, arriving on May 23, 1887.

This was a year after sister Engine No. 371 brought the first train to cross Canada into Port Moody, roughly 20 miles (32 km) to the east.

 

History: ( As per Wikipedia )

No. 374 was built by the CPR in 1886 and was one of eight similar steam locomotives built that year in their Montreal shops.

While No. 371 was scrapped in 1915, No. 374 was completely rebuilt in 1914 and continued in service until 1945. Because of its historical significance, it was donated to the City of Vancouver upon its retirement, who placed it on display in Kitsilano Beach Park. It suffered greatly from exposure to the elements and a lack of upkeep. It remained there until 1983, when a group of railway enthusiasts launched an effort to restore the engine in time for Expo 86. It was moved from the beach and spent the next few years in different warehouses around Vancouver while a crew of volunteers undertook the task of restoring the engine. Completed in time for Expo, No. 374 was put on display on the turntable at the renovated former CPR Drake Street Roundhouse where it became a prime attraction.

 

In 1988 the Expo 86 site, including the Drake Street Roundhouse, was sold to Concord Pacific, and in the course of the False Creek North Development Plan, the developer agreed to convert and expand the buildings to comprise the Roundhouse Community Centre. The Community Centre was designed by Baker McGarva Hart and completed in 1997. The plan for the development had made no mention of the 374 and it was temporarily housed inside the roundhouse itself while it was decided what to do with the engine.

 

Successful fundraising efforts were undertaken by the Vancouver Parks Board and the Lions Club, among others, and a year later the new Engine 374 Pavilion was completed.

 

Now a central feature of the Yaletown area redevelopment, the Engine 374 Pavilion is open daily for public viewing from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. during the summer and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the winter. An anniversary celebration is held annually on the Sunday before Victoria Day. The pavilion is staffed entirely by volunteers from the West Coast Railway Association and on average sees roughly 41,000 visitors per year as of 2015.

 

A special thanks to you all, for taking the time to view and acknowledge my photography.

I appreciate your visits & kind words of support.

 

~Christie by the River

 

**Best experienced in full screen

 

*** No part of this image may be copied, reproduced, or distributed outside Flickr, without my express written permission. Thank-you

 

The changing of seasons blooms fresh and unique photographic opportunities.This is a top down view of a beautiful new sapling beginning it's life on the forest floor. May it's journey through life be a long and beautiful one.

The Koningsdam of Holland America sailing out of Vancouver for Alaska. Taken at Ambleside Park in West Vancouver.

Halifax Class frigate HMCS Vancouver docked at the Lonsdale Quay in North Vancouver, BC. Taken during the Royal Canadian Navy's Fleet Week 2025.

The Koningsdam of Holland America sailing out of Vancouver for Alaska. Taken at Ambleside Park in West Vancouver.

Halifax Class frigate HMCS Vancouver docked at the Lonsdale Quay in North Vancouver, BC. Taken during the Royal Canadian Navy's Fleet Week 2025.

Another photo from the adventures on the Sunshine Coast.

Taken around Gastown during a photo walk around downtown Vancouver, BC. First day out with my new Nikon Z5II. There was a huge crowd of tourists gathered around the Steam Clock waiting for it to chime at noon.

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