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September 23, 2009

Point Atkinson Lighthouse, British Columbia

Filed under: British Columbia, Lighthouse — Harold Stiver @ 7:00 am
Point Atkinson Lighthouse, British Columbia

Point Atkinson Lighthouse, British Columbia

Found in North Vancouver in Lighthouse Park,  Point Atkinson Lighthouse was built in 1910. It replaces a structure that was first put up in 1874. There is a bit of a hike in to the lighthouse but it is well worth it as you traverse some remnant old growth forest.

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August 29, 2009

The Temperate Rain Forest

Filed under: British Columbia, Scenic — Harold Stiver @ 7:00 am

Rainforest

When we hear about Rain Forests, most of us probably think of hot climates, and places like Ecuador and Costa Rica. However, the Northwest Pacific coast of North America also has a Rain Forest. This includes parts of British Columbia, Washington State and Oregon, as well as parts of Alaska and northern California, places which can have a generally cool climate.

What gives these places a Rain Forest is the coastal mountain ranges which create a high level of rainfall. This climate produces an incredible diversity of life, just like the Tropical Rain Forest does.

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August 25, 2009

Alpine Meadows

Filed under: British Columbia, Flowers, Landscape — Harold Stiver @ 7:00 am
Alpine Meadow

Alpine Meadow

Some of the chairlifts at Whistler, British Columbia, operate during the summer and give visitors an opportunity to reach areas high in the mountains. The clear clean air shows these flower covered meadows at their best.

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August 22, 2009

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August 18, 2009

Whistler

Filed under: British Columbia, Landscape — Harold Stiver @ 7:00 am
Whistler

Whistler

North of Vancouver, is the town of Whistler, one of the finest ski resorts in the world, and the site of many of the coming 2010 Winter Olympic events. It has a permanent population of about 10,000 but receives about two million visitors a year.

During the summer, there are lifts operating to give tourists a chance to go high and see some wonderful panoramic views.

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August 17, 2009

Stanley Park, Vancouver

Filed under: British Columbia, Scenic — Harold Stiver @ 7:00 am
Stanley Park, Vancouver

Stanley Park, Vancouver

Like New York and Central Park, Vancouver is blessed with a green area in the city which is very popular with its citizens. It is bounded on three sides by the harbor and there is a walkway and bicycle path along this portion. Gorgeous Western Cedar and Hemlock grow throughout and their is a long history of various uses made of the area.

If you visit, you will find the park shuttle is an excellent way to get around and see the park.

Stanley Park, Vancouver

Stanley Park, Vancouver

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August 15, 2009

Totem Poles, British Columbia

Filed under: British Columbia, Scenic — Harold Stiver @ 7:00 am
Totem Poles, British Columbia

Totem Poles, British Columbia

These images were taken in a variety of place, The Capilano Suspension Bridge, Stanley Park, and the BC Museum in Victoria.

They are a cultural tradition of many indigenous tribes of the Pacific Northwest. They have traditionally been carved from Western Cedar which is subject to decay in that wet climate and there are, therefore, not many examples of old totems in good shape. The poles have many meanings and uses. One recent use of interest is a “shame’ pole carved in Cordova, Alaska. It is said to represent the shame of Exxon CEO, Lee Raymond’s face represented distorted and inverted, because Exxon has not paid for the damages caused by the Exxon Valdez.

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August 14, 2009

Pacific Rim National Park Reserve

Filed under: British Columbia, Lighthouse — Harold Stiver @ 7:00 am
Pacific Rim National Park Reserve

Pacific Rim National Park Reserve

The Pacific Rim National Park Reserve is located on a coatal strip of land on Vancouver Island’s west coast. Due to the areas high rainfall, it includes some magnificent stands of temperate rain forest. It also incluses some magnificent beaches like Long Beach, south of Tofino, which is where Captain Cook firsdt landed in the area.

Amphitrite Lighthouse

Amphitrite Lighthouse

Pacific Rim National Park Reserve

Pacific Rim National Park Reserve

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August 13, 2009

Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden

Filed under: British Columbia, Flowers — Harold Stiver @ 7:00 am
Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden

Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden

Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden is a restful oasis in the middle of busy Vancouver. It is the first full Chinese garden constructed outside of China, built in the mid 80s, and financed both by the Chines and Canadian governments as well as private interests. The garden was named in honor of Dr. Sun Yat-Sen, the father of modern China and a visitor to Vancouver on his travels.

Fragrant Water Lily

Fragrant Water Lily

Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden

Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden

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