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April 17th, 2008

Saltery Bay Dive Getaway

Here it is a month back in Canada, and I have the bug again….DIVING!! Here is a trip that is going to be amazing!! Join Suncoast Diving for a fun filled weekend of diving in scenic Powell River, home to such famous sites as Mermaid Cove, Octopus City & Wreck of the Malahat. […]

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April 16th, 2008

Earth Day 2008

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 […]

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April 11th, 2008

Shashin: Japanese Canadian Studio Photography to 1942

This exhibit looks back through a period of almost 50 years of history through the eyes of Japanese Canadian Photographers who operated studios in Cumberland, New Westminster and Vancouver. There are over eighty black and white photographs on display revealing a variety of subjects from diverse communities at the time, both the elite and […]

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March 26th, 2008

The Beachcombers

The Beachcombers 35th Anniversary Events are planned for Gibsons, British Columbia. The Beachcombers was one of the longest running Canadian TV show. I remember watching Sunday evenings as a young boy. Here is proof that Molly’s is still standing!
For more information concerning the Anniversary, visit the Beachcombers website
Photo Credit: Private Stock

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March 14th, 2008

Easter Weekend and BC Ferries

With Easter Weekend quickly approaching, people need to start planning now, if they are planning on using BC Ferries to go to the island or up to the Sunshine Coast. With this very busy time, BC Ferries strongly recommend that people make reservations in order to make sure there trips are successful.
According to the […]

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March 12th, 2008

West Coast Marine Life

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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March 11th, 2008

George Massey Tunnel

Forty Nine years ago this month:
The George Massey Tunnel (also known as the Deas Island Tunnel; often referred to as Massey Tunnel) is a highway traffic tunnel in the Greater Vancouver. It is located approximately 20 km south of the city center of Vancouver, and approximately 30 km north of the Canada - US […]

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March 5th, 2008

Kootenays

Just a small taste of the beautiful scenery found here in British Columbia. The Kootenays are about 3 - 5 hours outside of Vancouver.
Photo Credits: My Private Collection

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March 5th, 2008

Capilano Salmon Hatchery

Here is the opportunity to observe one of the greatest life-cycle stories in nature at this federal government hatchery in North Vancouver. You will be witness to the life and death cycle from juvenile Pacific salmon in the ponds to returning adult slamon struggling up fish ladders to spawn.
Location:
Capilano River Regional Park, North Vancouver […]

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February 24th, 2008

Snowmen Playing in the BC Mountains

Found these adorable pictures and I had to share them with you…..
“Last winter we assigned photographers to create a live-action snowmen in parks around BC. Two especially creative shooters, David R Glunds of Nelson, BC (who visited Kokanee Galcier Park) and Adam Gibbs of New Westminster BC (Mount Seymour Park) produced many magical images.”
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