Jewel Box of Lights

The Bloedel Conservatory has been hosting its first ever Jewel Box of Lights, turning the dome into a sparkling jewel with thousands of little "guilt-free" LED lights. Amazing display of Christmas lights you can enjoy by walking around, without being cold!
Merry Christmas to everybody!!!

Pretty Estate

Pretty Estate, Sandpiper Resort. Check out their eagle cams located 175 ft up a giant Douglas Fir Trees on the 10th Hole at Sandpiper. Pretty cool!

Greetings from Lonsdale

View looking north on Lonsdale towards the north shore mountains.

I met a Bald Eagle today...

At the Fraser Valley Bald Eagle Festival. Its name is Sonsie, a 10 year old Bald Eagle. Sonsie was an orphaned eaglet who was rescued and has lived at the Orphaned Wildlife (OWL) Rehabilitation Society ever since.
He was a spectacular guest at the Bald Eagle Festival this weekend.
You and your families can visit Sonsie any Saturday or Sunday between 10am and 3pm at O.W.L
You will also be able to see other eagles, hawks, owls, and falcons and learn more about these amazing birds of prey in British Columbia.

Remembrance Day in North Vancouver

Children's handmade poppies of remembrance near the North Vancouver Cenotaph, at Victoria Park

Halloween in Squamish!

The weather yesterday was perfect to visit this very cool and spooky miniature ghost town display which is part of the Halloween surprises you will find at the West Coast Railway Heritage Park, in Squamish. And children get to ride a miniature train through the display! It's only there until Tuesday, so don't miss it!

Time to relax...

Even scarecrows take a break and relax in Vancouver...

Fall in Vancouver

Refreshing!

Trying to stay cool, this little bird was having a very refreshing time this morning. Enjoy these last days of good weather in Vancouver!

As I was saying, I live in Vancouver...

                           No kidding, eh? 

Enjoying the last days of sun in Vancouver

Summer is almost over, but the weather is still nice out there. This is a view of a relaxing afternoon at Stanley Park, Vancouver, BC

Greetings from Whistler!

Minding his own business...

Summer time

And the living is easy...

A splash of colour

Tiger lilies at the UBC gardens

Harmony Arts Festival, West Vancouver

This trials biking display is part of all kinds of activities offered by the Harmony Arts Festival in West Vancouver. Don't miss it!

Birds at Burnaby Mountain

 Burnaby Mountain Conservation Area. A beautiful garden to walk around and enjoy the view.

Lions Gate Bridge

The south tower of the Lions Gate Bridge and the Brockton Point lighthouse from a fun event at Ambleside Park, West Vancouver

The importance of a lifeguard...

Lifeguards might be soon becoming a thing of the past in Vancouver...

Summer is finally here!

We will finally get a chance to go to the beach and enjoy the sun. Let's hope it lasts!

Happy Canada Day!!!

Greek Festival in Vancouver

Everyone was Greek for a day in Vancouver last Sunday.  A wonderful day with great music and lots of food.

Dundarave, this morning...

The rain gave us a break this morning before coming back with a vengaence.

Beautiful Vancouver! (Still raining)

View from Sunset Beach of Burrard Bridge with Grandville Island in the background.

Happy 100th Anniversary, West Vancouver!

Crossing Time. West Vancouver yesterday.  This early Ford was part of a spectacular display of classic and vintage cars at Ambleside, combined with many other fun activities for the centennial. The evening closed with a fine concert by Collin James. Thanks to the Municipality of West Vancouver. A great time was had by all young and old.

Por una cabeza...

Have you ever heard that tango?  This is what was all about.  Photo taken at Hastings Park Race Track, Vancouver.

The ugly duckling...

They are already here!  Congratulations to the proud parents: The Swans of Ambleside!  Two beautiful cygnets are swimming along the parents now.  They are more like fuzz balls now, but quite healthy and happy!

Pink peony

This beautiful pink peony is part of the blooming Park and Tilford gardens.  Take some time to visit the garden.  It's open every day!

In full bloom

Magnolia in full bloom, West Vancouver

Sisu

Propeller repair shop, Finn Slough

Mermaid III

Have you ever heard of Finn Slough?  Well, if you haven't, you are not alone.  But it's like a piece of BC history that is there for you to see.  It tells you about people that came to Canada a long time ago with their dreams and hopes.  They created something really special that later on would bring a lot of controversy.  It is still there for you to see, like a rare part of a museum.  But, as the first sign that greets you there says: "AT YOUR OWN RISK".

Kitesurfing in West Vancouver

Photo taken in Ambleside, during a blustery day.  Quite an amazing display!

Perfect weekend

Vimy Ridge

On the 95th anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge, 1917.

Spring collection

Fruit & vegetables

At the corner store...

Oh, dear!

Green house effect...

Happy St. Patrick's Day!!!

Today Vancouver was a little greener than usual...!

Ambleside at sunset...

Happy Women's Day!

Houseboats in Vancouver...

When you live in a houseboat in Vancouver, how do you move around?  On a bicycle, of course!

Just when we thought spring was here...!

This is what we saw when we wake up this morning...!

Yesterday's rainbow

Just one of the advantages of Vancouver rain!

Upper Lonsdale

First signs of spring...

Soon, we can expect more beautiful flowers in Vancouver...!

Vancouver sky...

Sunset over Vancouver Harbour

Winter reflections...

One can hear people working on their boats at the marina.  Looking forward to the days growing longer now...

Forgotten table...

Happy New Year!!!

From the Penguin Plunge, Deep Cove, 2012.  Have a great new year!