I would like to take this opportunity to wish mine, as well as all Mothers,
A Very Happy Mother’s Day.
Though life is busy, and many times those magic words, “I Love You Mom”, do not get spoken, I hope you know down in side, you guide my path every day of my life, you truly are amazing, and I am blessed to be able to call you Mom!
Photo Credit: sxc.hu
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Killer Whales, or Oracas, are found in all the world’s oceans, but nowhere are they more accessible for viewing and studying then in Canada’s west coast waters.
Learning everything you can about Killer Whales is the best way to protect them.
How do new pods form?
Where do the resident Killer Whales go in the winter months?
Why do 50% of the newborns die in their first year?
How do Killer Whales communicate?
Are Killer Whales susceptible to environmental toxins?
Is the increase in boat traffic affecting Killer Whale behavior?
Researchers in Canada and in the US have been investigating groups of Killer Whales that have frequented our …read more
Lower Seymour Conservation Area (LSCR) is celebrating International Earth Day by participating in the annual Earth Day stewardship activities at the LSCR.
This is your opportunity to help maintain the natural integrity of the local ecosystem while managing this land for storing and treating our drinking water. Join the community for a fun day that seeks to minimize and restore human impact on this land.
Engage in activities that aim to free the natural ecosystem form the influence of invasive plants, and establish and restore habitat for native wildlife. We will see you between 10am – 2pm on the 20th …read more
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Into birds, wondering where Spring is, well lets get together and celebrate the arrival of spring birds! Join Naturalist Al Grass to search out the early birds of spring who will be arriving back from their wintering grounds and settling up their summer nesting areas.
Come on out to Maplewood Flats Conservation Area, 2645 Dollarton Highway, North Vancouver, 10am – 2pm (12 April).
For more information call 604.924.2581
Photo Credit: SXC.HU
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Two days back in BC from my travels in Southeast Asia, and I was out on the zodiac. Needless to say the 5 degree weather was certainly not the 38 degrees I had become use to.
So, off to the Abyss, this beautiful beach, wall dive area about 10 minutes up the Sechelt Inlet.
We rolled into the beach area around 10:30 am, and we took our time getting ready, since it had been a few months since I suited up for cold water diving. I forgot how heavy 10kg on a weight belt actually felt like. My buddy …read more
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Just a small example of the beautiful marine life that can be found on the West Coast of Canada. This image was taken during a shore dive off Tuwanek Beach in Sechelt BC
Photo Credit: My Private Collection
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Being that I am currently traveling, I think this post is way overdue. One thing that I have found so valuable, even trip savers, it is Internet Cafes. My entire trip has been researched, planned and executed pretty much through the internet. I have purchased all my plane tickets, booked hotels, guest houses, and hostels. As well, I have used Internet Cafes for job hunting and applying for the various Instructor positions I have had while away.
So, thinking of coming to Vancouver, be sure to check out and take this list of various …read more
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The Quay is one of Vancouver’s most popular destinations…and personally my favorite! Located on the shore of North Vancouver, which of course boosts a fabulous view of Vancouver’s Skyline and harbour. This is a multi-level complex which is home to more then 90 shops and services.
Lonsdale Quay Market has an amazing fresh Market, beautiful boutique shops, and international cuisine to eat-in or take-out. There is something for all ages, even a play area for the kids and specialty kid’s only shops.
Hours of Operation:
Market Level:
Open Daily 09:30 am to 06:30 pm
Retail Level:
Open Daily 10:00 am to …read more
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Vancouverites are very excited about the new SkyTrain extension that is in full swing, the first of three lines should be completed ahead of the 2010 Olympics! The Greater Vancouver Transport Authority (Translink) is responsible for operation and development of the system which already has a network of two lines running 49.5 km around the city center.
The SkyTrain network is being extended by 30.5km with the construction of the Canada Line and the Evergreen Line. Construction of the 19.5km Canada line has been underway since Sept 2007and is due open in 2009. The Evergreen Line was originally …read more
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