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Having lived in Vancouver for over a decade, I have never been onboard the famous seaplanes. Back in June it was time to cross this item off the list and take a 50-minute scenic flight around our beautiful city and the surrounding mountains!
Harbour Air Seaplanes is the world's largest 100% seaplane airline with 43 planes in services across 21 destinations. https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...r_verkosto.jpg Most of the planes on their fleet are de Havillands, ranging from small Beavers (DHC-2) and Otters (DHC-3), all the way to 19-seat Twin Otters (DHC-6). https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...ouverissa1.jpg https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...ouverissa2.jpg https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...ouverissa3.jpg Inside seaplane there is not a lot of extra room and if lucky, one will get to sit next to the pilot. https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog..._kyydissa1.jpg https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog..._kyydissa2.jpg It's a rather noisy environment but taking off was surprisingly smooth and before we knew it, we were airborne over Burrard Inlet. https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...don_hetki1.jpg https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...don_hetki2.jpg https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...don_hetki3.jpg The great thing about seaplanes is how close to the ground they fly. Our flight took us first over East Vancouver with Vancouver's only amusement park Playland visible. https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...d_ilmasta1.jpg https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...d_ilmasta2.jpg Highway 1 rush hour was just starting to pick up by the time we flew over. https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...d_ilmasta3.jpg Next door to Vancouver is the City of Burnaby, which has several impressive and fast-evolving skylines. https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...e_ilmasta1.jpg https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...e_ilmasta2.jpg https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...e_ilmasta3.jpg Close up of Brentwood with Metrotown in the background. https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog..._panoraama.jpg Burnaby Mountain has an university campus on top of it and oil terminals behind it. This is terminus for a twin-pipeline from Alberta. https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...n_ilmasta1.jpg https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...n_ilmasta2.jpg Our flight took us next up the Indian Arm and behind North Shore Mountains where nature is wild and largely untouched by man. Most Vancouverites will never see these valleys, although they are only 20 kilometers from Downtown! https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...rten_ylla1.jpg https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...rten_ylla2.jpg https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...rten_ylla3.jpg https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...rten_ylla4.jpg Flying over mountain crests requires ascending above the snow line. The was plenty of snow on the mountains even in June. https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...rten_ylla5.jpg https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...rten_ylla6.jpg After some flying we finally reached Howe Sound. Squamish and Whistler are located north from here. https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...rten_ylla7.jpg https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...rten_ylla8.jpg https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...nd_ilmasta.jpg Horseshoe Bay ferry terminal from above. https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...y_ilmasta1.jpg https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...y_ilmasta2.jpg Vancouver in the distance through a warped windscreen. https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog..._panoraama.jpg Across the English Bay and at the tip of the peninsula is the main campus for University of British Columbia. https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...bc_ilmasta.jpg https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...iden_ylla1.jpg Vancouver's affluent Westside is lush with trees. https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...iden_ylla2.jpg https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...iden_ylla3.jpg https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...ewin_ylla1.jpg Oakridge mega construction site in the distance. BC Children's Hospital is in the foreground. Vancouver General Hospital in the photo above. https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...t_ilmasta1.jpg https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...t_ilmasta2.jpg Kingsway is the main thoroughfare through East Vancouver. We are now quickly approaching Downtown for the final swoop. https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...swayn_ylla.jpg https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...wnin_ylla1.jpg Downtown Vancouver https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...wnin_ylla2.jpg https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...wnin_ylla3.jpg BC Place is an easily recognizable landmark among a sea of towers. https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...wnin_ylla4.jpg https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...wnin_ylla5.jpg https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...wnin_ylla6.jpg The Butterfly is a major luxury skyscraper currently under construction. https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...wnin_ylla7.jpg The Granville Bridge loops area has been densifying quickly and is planned to continue doing so with the loops getting removed. https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...wnin_ylla8.jpg Our famous washed up barge was still intact in June. https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog..._bayn_ylla.jpg English Bay below. https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...bayn_ylla2.jpg https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...wnin_ylla9.jpg Lost Lagoon and afternoon traffic in and out of Downtown. https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...bayn_ylla3.jpg https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...bayn_ylla4.jpg Landing to the Vancouver Harbour Water Aerodrome takes one past the Coal Harbour skyline. You can almost touch the buildings as you land. https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...nin_ylla11.jpg https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...nin_ylla10.jpg https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...nin_ylla12.jpg https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...nin_ylla13.jpg https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...a_ylhaalta.jpg And there you have it! What an amazing 50 minutes it was in the air with so many amazing views of the city and the beautiful landscape. I hope you enjoyed this scenic tour of Vancouver. :) |
Nice views!! I just returned from Vancouver 3 days ago and really enjoyed my time there. Though I like these scenes from June a little more because the grass was still very green back then, unlike now following the dry summer months (same as here in the SF Bay area).
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Truly one of the most spectacular places on this big rock.
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Some photos from our drive around residential streets of Burnaby and Coquitlam last December.
Deer Lake Christmas lights with Lougheed skyline in the background. https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...apuolella1.jpg https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...apuolella2.jpg https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...apuolella3.jpg Lights at Burnaby Mountain Park look like levitating. https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...ouluvalot1.jpg https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...ouluvalot2.jpg https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...ouluvalot3.jpg https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...ouluvalot4.jpg Colorful lights in Burquitlam area. https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...ouluvalot4.jpg https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...ouluvalot5.jpg Coquitlam residents take the holiday season seriously. https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...ouluvalot2.jpg https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...ouluvalot3.jpg https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...ouluvalot1.jpg Burnabites don't fare any worse. https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...ouluvalot6.jpg Brentwood skyline from Halifax Street. https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...urnabyssa6.jpg https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...urnabyssa7.jpg Quick pitstop at Burnaby Village Museum just before closing time. https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...ge_museum9.jpg https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...e_museum10.jpg https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...ge_museum8.jpg https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...ouverissa1.jpg |
Gorgeous winter views of Burnaby from just before Christmas.
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Cowichan Valley is an interesting area that many people overlook when visiting Vancouver Island.
The first stop on our trip was the newest attraction on the island, called Malahat Skywalk. https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...alk_polku1.jpg https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...alk_polku2.jpg https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...alk_polku3.jpg While there is no elevator, the massive structure is easy and effortless to climb up do only an 5-7% incline of the climb. https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...t_skywalk1.jpg https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...t_skywalk2.jpg https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...t_skywalk5.jpg https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...t_skywalk4.jpg https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog..._skywalk11.jpg https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog..._skywalk12.jpg It's often windy on top of due to how open it is. https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...t_skywalk6.jpg https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...t_skywalk9.jpg https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...t_skywalk3.jpg https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...t_skywalk7.jpg The attraction offers beautiful views of the Finlayson Arm some 250 metres below you. https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog..._skywalk10.jpg https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog..._panoraama.jpg Our place of stay for the trip was in a small seaside town of Cowichan Bay. https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...ichan_bay2.jpg https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...ichan_bay1.jpg https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...ichan_bay3.jpg Cowichan Valley is home to several farms where it is possible to see farm animals upclose. https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...nakemassa5.jpg https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...nakemassa3.jpg https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...nakemassa6.jpg https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...nakemassa7.jpg Shawnigan Lake is location of Kinsol Trestle which is one of the highest railway trestles in the world. https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...l_trestle1.jpg The bridge is 44 metres (144 ft) high and 188 metres (617 ft) long, and it was renovated in 2011. https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...l_trestle2.jpg https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...l_trestle3.jpg https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...l_trestle5.jpg https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...l_trestle4.jpg The bridge was originally built in 1920 for trains hauling timber. https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...l_trestle6.jpg The small municipality of Cobble Hill is the location of several nice and award-winning vineyards. https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...ravintola1.jpg https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...ravintola2.jpg Duncan is the central city for the valley and home to world's biggest hockey stick, because why not? :) https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...iekkomaila.jpg Nice place to have a brunch in Duncan. https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...ichan_bay4.jpg There are many nice small municipalities on the island and Chemainus is a nice little town with long history in lumber industry. https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog..._keskusta1.jpg https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog..._keskusta2.jpg https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog..._keskusta3.jpg These days the town is most famous for its 53 historical murals which are very well made and display a lot of local and Canadian history. https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...muraaleja3.jpg https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...muraaleja4.jpg https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...muraaleja1.jpg https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...muraaleja5.jpg https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...muraaleja8.jpg https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...muraaleja2.jpg Maybe the nicest looking Subway in existence? https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...muraaleja6.jpg It was a nice little trip to visit Cowichan Valley and to us it has some hidden gems that many people are missing out. I hope these photos will inspire someone else to visit the area one day, hopefully with better weather! :) |
Thanks for the photos; the Owl's Nest in Chemainus is quite nice for lunch. The hockey stick in Duncan hails back to Expo 86, where it was part of the federal government's contributions to the fair.
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I was gifted a ticket to go and try out the Eagle Coaster, Canada's longest alpine coaster on top of Cypress Mountain.
https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...ntainilla1.jpg I haven't been up Cypress Mountain for few years, so I was surprised to see few new structures having gone up next to the Creek Lodge. Looks good and the place was bustling with hikers. https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...ntainilla2.jpg The coaster zig-zags down the mountain with everything being powered by gravity. https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...e_coaster1.jpg https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...e_coaster2.jpg Enjoying the view on the way up. https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...i_jannita1.jpg https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...i_jannita2.jpg I was the very first rider for the day, so I was able to push it as much as I wanted. The track is 1,719 meters long and has an elevation change of 279 meters, offering speeds of up to 40km/h which feels rather fast so close to the ground. https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...e_coaster3.jpg https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...e_coaster4.jpg Carts are very simple and only have a seat belt and a brake lever, allowing one to adjust their speed. I was full speed most of the time and only braked slightly in some corners, as the ride can be a bit rough on your back. https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...e_coaster5.jpg All in all, I had fun and was actually wanted to do another go. Tickets for the 3 - 3.5 minute ride are tourist price at $35 for single ride and $52 for two rides. In my opinion it is worth it to do it once and I am happy Cypress has introduced a new attraction to the city. |
Last weekend saw the LTX Expo take place at Vancouver Convention Center. It was my first time visiting the expo and I had a good time with thousands of others!
As I made it to Downtown on Saturday morning, the line-up already stretched far along the seawall. https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...tx_expoon1.jpg https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...tx_expoon2.jpg Fortunately the line moved quickly and I was soon inside the Convention Center. I have never been to the lower level, which was being fully utilized by the expo. https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...tx_expoon3.jpg https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...xpo_2023_5.jpg https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...xpo_2023_1.jpg The expo is known for a lot of things to see and do. There were so many fun challenges to take part in! https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...ilpailuja1.jpg https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...ilpailuja3.jpg https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...ilpailuja2.jpg https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...po_2023_10.jpg Case tossing challenge is a real LTX legend. https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...ilpailuja5.jpg https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...ilpailuja6.jpg There were a lot of opportunities to test some high-end gaming rigs and multiplayer VR setups. https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...ilpailuja7.jpg https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...ilpailuja4.jpg https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...ilpailuja8.jpg https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...sa_peluuta.jpg https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...xpo_2023_3.jpg LTX is a real treasure trove for computer enthusiasts and there were several show booths about building a high-end gaming rig. https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...po_2023_12.jpg https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...xpo_2023_2.jpg https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...po_2023_14.jpg https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...po_2023_15.jpg https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...po_2023_11.jpg Part of the show floor was also taken by some 300+ spaces for people to bring their own computer for a massive WhaleLAN party that lasted the whole weekend. https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog.../whalelan1.jpg The main stage hosted many panel discussions on several interesting topics around gaming and technology. Many of the panelists were also famous tech Youtubers. https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...x_paneeli6.jpg https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...x_paneeli3.jpg LTX is organized by Linus Tech Tips, the popular Youtube tech channel being produced in Surrey, BC. Linus Sebastian is the founder and face of the channel and it was great to see him be the same everyman that he appears on the LTT videos. https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...x_paneeli4.jpg I don't recognize a lot of Youtubers, but I do know JayzTwoCents. https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...x_paneeli5.jpg https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...x_paneeli1.jpg https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...x_paneeli2.jpg LTT has over 100 people on their staff and they get featured on their videos. It was cool to see familiar faces interact with the expo goers. https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog.../ltt_james.jpg https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...23/ltt_dan.jpg https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...3/ltt_luke.jpg https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...3/ltt_jake.jpg https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog.../ltt_riley.jpg https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...uffe_denis.jpg Highlight of the first day was a 2.5-hour live stream of The WAN Show, which is a popular weekly video podcast by Linus and LTT's Chief Technology Office, Luke Lafreniere. It's a fun and unscripted show, and was great to see how it was being done. https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog.../wan_show1.jpg https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog.../wan_show2.jpg https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog.../wan_show3.jpg Like said in the beginning, I had great time at LTX and plan on going again next year. Line management was a challenge on the first day, but the expo had over 4,000 people participating, which exceeded everyone's expectations. It is fantastic that something like this exists in Vancouver and many people even travel from overseas to be here, which is really cool. :yes: |
Fort Langley is a nice little suburban town tucked away in the Eastern Lower Mainland.
https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...t_langley5.jpg https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...t_langley7.jpg It's a small town where almost everything is centered along just few streets, but full of nice old heritage buildings. https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...t_langley1.jpg https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...t_langley8.jpg Fort Langley Community Hall has been seen on many movies. https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...nity_hall2.jpg https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...nity_hall1.jpg https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...t_langley2.jpg There is a surprising number of breakfast restaurants in the area, many of them really good, too. https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...t_langley3.jpg https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...t_langley9.jpg https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...t_langley4.jpg McMillan Island on the other side of the Bedford Channel has some nice trails which we have previously visited. https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...ley_ranta1.jpg https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...ley_ranta3.jpg https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...t_langley6.jpg https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog..._langley10.jpg https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog..._langley11.jpg Fort Langley is very popular especially during summer weekends and patios are bound to be full when the weather is nice. https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog..._langley12.jpg Vintage and Farmer's Markets are a common sight. https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...ge_market1.jpg https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...ge_market3.jpg https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...ge_market2.jpg https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...rs_market2.jpg https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...rs_market1.jpg This was our first time actually spending some time in Fort Langley and it is a fun place to check out. We were quite lucky it also not being quite as busy on the Saturday we went, as it can be packed on some days. |
Mayne Island is one of the smallest Gulf Islands and people living there enjoy a very relaxed pace to life.
https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...ne_island1.jpg Georgina Point lighthouse is a very familiar structure to all ferry passangers. https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...ighthouse1.jpg https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...oint_park1.jpg Ferry traffic through Active Pass is a very frequent sight. https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...ighthouse2.jpg https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...oint_park5.jpg https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...oint_park4.jpg https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...oint_park2.jpg https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...oint_park3.jpg https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...nd_rantaa3.jpg Mayne Island inhabitants. https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...ne_island3.jpg https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...ne_island2.jpg Mayne Island Resort is one of the few accommodations on the island and it is really nice place to stay. https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...nd_resort2.jpg https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...d_resort14.jpg https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...nd_resort4.jpg High tides make all piers on the island really long. https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...t_laituri1.jpg https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...t_laituri2.jpg https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...t_laituri3.jpg There are some short hiking trails to be found on the island. https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...int_trail1.jpg https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...int_trail3.jpg https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...ell_point4.jpg Only 1,200 people live year-round on Mayne Island, so the main street of Miners Bay is never very busy. https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...iners_bay7.jpg https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...ners_bay11.jpg https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...ners_bay12.jpg There are two grocery stores, one gas station and only few restaurants on the entire island. https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...iners_bay6.jpg https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...iners_bay2.jpg https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...iners_bay3.jpg https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...iners_bay1.jpg https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...ners_bay13.jpg https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...iners_bay4.jpg https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...iners_bay5.jpg Galiano Island across Active Pass. https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...iners_bay8.jpg https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...ikennetta1.jpg https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...iners_bay9.jpg Springwater Lodge is the oldest continuously operating accommodation in the entire British Columbia, having operated since 1895. https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...ners_bay10.jpg https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...ners_bay14.jpg https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...islandilla.jpg Low tide is noticeable. https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...nd_rantaa2.jpg https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...nd_rantaa1.jpg https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...panoraama1.jpg There is a very nice Japanese garden near Village Bay ferry terminal. While it wasn't blooming yet, it provided for a nice and quiet place to pause for a moment. https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog..._puutarha1.jpg https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog..._puutarha2.jpg https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog..._puutarha4.jpg https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog..._puutarha9.jpg https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog..._puutarha8.jpg https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog..._puutarha3.jpg https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog..._puutarha6.jpg https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog..._puutarha7.jpg https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog..._puutarha5.jpg https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...puutarha10.jpg Nothing much happens on Mayne Island and the locals do embrace it. https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...pened_here.jpg Mayne Island is not really a tourist destination, as there is nothing much to see or do on it. But if you are looking for slow-pace relaxation, it might be one of the best places not too far from Vancouver. :) |
Comox Valley is another lesser known pocket on Vancouver Island that is worth a visit. Our trip took place over this past Thanksgiving long weekend and the weather was absolutely fantastic as we boarded the ferry in Horseshoe Bay.
https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog..._panoraama.jpg https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...oe_baysta1.jpg https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...a_lautalta.jpg Hazy Vancouver skyline from afar. https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog..._panoraama.jpg The recommended way to get from Nanaimo to Comox is not to take the highway but instead drive the scenic coastal route. https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...y_maisema1.jpg https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...y_maisema2.jpg Goose Spit Bay is a popular leisure spot in Comox. https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog..._spit_bay1.jpg https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog..._spit_bay2.jpg https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog..._spit_bay3.jpg We don't normally do AirBnB, but accommodation options in the area can be scarce and the carriage house we booked was very lovely. https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...ox_airbnb1.jpg https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...ox_airbnb2.jpg https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...ox_airbnb3.jpg https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...ox_airbnb4.jpg Canadian Armed Forces have a base on Comox, which is source for a lot of employment in town. There is a great air museum next to the base with an Air Park that is free to enter. https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...entomuseo4.jpg https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...entomuseo5.jpg https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...entomuseo6.jpg https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...entomuseo7.jpg A lot of the equipment has been used in coast rescue missions. https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...entomuseo1.jpg https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...entomuseo2.jpg https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...entomuseo3.jpg The town of Comox has a pretty fisherman's wharf worth a visit. https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...ox_satama1.jpg https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...ox_satama4.jpg https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...ox_satama2.jpg Comox Glacier is visible from the town. https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...ox_satama3.jpg https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...ox_satama5.jpg https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...ikkikentta.jpg Comox is a small town of 14,800 people with a lot of residents being elderly. The main street was rather quiet during a Saturday. https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...x_keskusta.jpg Nymph Falls is a local sight just outside of Courtenay. https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...mph_falls3.jpg https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...mph_falls1.jpg https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...mph_falls2.jpg Next day we drove up to Campbell River to visit a fun petting farm and we had a great time over there. https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...hill_farm1.jpg https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...hill_farm5.jpg Puntledge River Hatchery is definitely worth a visit during salmon run that tends to have its height in late autumn. https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog..._hatchery2.jpg https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog..._hatchery1.jpg https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog..._hatchery3.jpg https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog..._hatchery4.jpg https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog..._hatchery5.jpg Cumberland is another small town in the area with long coal mining history. Nowadays there seemed to be a lot of nice looking restaurants and local breweries, but we didn't have any time to visit them. https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...umberland1.jpg https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...umberland3.jpg https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...umberland2.jpg Royston has a shore front that was built back in the 1930s by 14 decommissioned ships being sunk. The vessels are still visible from the shore. https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...hipwrecks2.jpg https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...hipwrecks1.jpg The real commercial center and largest city of Comox Valley is Courtenay, but the city has little to see. The downtown can be pretty lively during a weekend, although it is not visible in my photos from Sunday evening. https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...courtenay1.jpg https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...courtenay2.jpg https://cdn.vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog...courtenay3.jpg All in all, it was a fun low-key weekend visiting some small towns with surprisingly lot to see. :) |
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