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Explorers of Canada, Part XXVI: George Vancouver Canada's third largest city is named after him. canada • explore • exploration • vancouver • george vancouver
Bellingham History Precedes a City of Rich Cultural Heritage Bellingham is a beautiful Northwest Washington State city. Its colorful history set the scene for a prominent cultural environment that still exists today. bellingham • washington • francisco eliza • captain george vancouver • george whidbey
A Look at the Provinces, Part I: British Columbia The First in a 12 part series. A Look at the Provinces (and Territories) of Canada. This week A look on Canada's most western province: British Columbia british columbia • province • victoria • vancouver • bc
Pacific Madrone Trees Madrone is a stunning tree overhanging coastlines from its perch on rocky cliffs. Look for its evergreen leaves, summer flowers and bright fall berries. madrone • madrona • arbutus • arbutus menziesii • heath
Vancouver Vancouver. Canada's third largest city, not to mistaken with Vancouver Island. Vancouver isn't even on Vancouver Island. That's Victoria. Anyway, Today I present you with the city of Vancouver because it was incorporated around, April 6, 1886. vancouver • british columbia • canucks • grizzlies • bc lions
Glacier Bay: Journey into the Bay of Thunder Rivers of Thunder, a cruise into world famous Glacier Bay, bears, birthing seals and calving glaciers. Come with me and experience sights, sounds and odors of ancient ice as it breaks off and sinks into the turquoise sea. See a mother seal give birth on an ice flow. Great pictures. I Now a link to translate into French, Italian, Spanish and portuguese. Please join me. glaciers • seals • ice floes • glacier bay • alaska
Historic Gastown Vancouver Canada A mixture of eclectic shops, beautifully restored buildings and cobble stone streets make Gastown one of the main attractions in Vancouver British Columbia. gastown vancouver british columbia canada • building restoration neighbourhood renewal success • eclectic shops restored buildings main attractions • gassy jack deighton founder • first steam clock westminster chimes
State Parks in Washington - Begin with Birch Bay I haven't been to Birch Bay State Park in years, but when I was a kid we spent a lot of time there camping and visiting with friends. The river, the beach - it's all beautiful. birch bay • wa • suite101.com • camping • reservation
The Pre-Canadian Enlightenment Although Canada did not exist as a country during the 18th Century, many events that happened then still have an impact on this nation today. The Enlightenment party brought everyone together. new france • 18th century • age of enlightenment • new world • acadians
Fur Trapping/Trading - Historically and Today Fur trapping and trading played a big part in Washington State history. fur trading • wa • wa state • washington • history
Bowen Island: Journey "Off the Beaten Track" Journey with me to Bowen Island, nature's jewel in a green blue sea. and the first destinations in my series "Off the beaten track." Treed hills, a huge variety of birds and wildlife abound. There are many things to see and do, Nature trails, hiking, swimming, fishing,kayaking, birdwatching,scuba diving, picnicking or just communing with nature. Perhaps you'd like to stop for a latte or lunch in Snug Cove, Bowen's " downtown" or shop in one of the boutiques, galleries or shops. At Bowen Island you can do all of these things. As an added attraction see the pictures from the Bowen, Suite101 staff party and put faces to the names. british columbia • islands • pictures • wildlife • hotels |
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