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Cut Through the Haze
Here are some more images from Thursday evening, when the purplish haze surrounding Vancouver’s North Shore mountains was dominated by golden cuts through the water.
Read MoreWater Babies at Sunset
As mentioned the other day, wildfires in BC have made for some dramatic skies – and waters. Above, an evening swimmer glides through the golden waters of Spanish Banks – and, below, we have silhouettes of a canine swimmer and his…
Read MoreWildfire Sunset
In British Columbia, summer wildfires are no longer anomalies. We were among those evacuated from our home during the 2003 Okanagan Mountain Park Fire, but were among the fortunate whose homes were not lost. As of earlier this week, a total…
Read MoreEvening at Kits Beach
The sun hasn’t yet dropped, and people of all ages are out and about enjoying Kitsilano Beach this evening.
Read MoreBallet of the Heron
The herons by Jericho Beach and Spanish Banks are always a treat to watch, and this one was particularly elegant.
Read MoreSunset on the West Coast
This is Vancouver, arguably at its finest: Spanish Banks on a Friday night. The air smells right, and you’re surrrounded by trees, water and mountains. There are clusters of people settled in by their logs, with barbeques winding down for the night,…
Read MoreSpring Time at Kits
It’s Spring in Vancouver, and less than two weeks till the 137 meter/449 foot long salt water pool at Kitsilano Beach opens for the season. Last Sunday, competitors in the BMO Vancouver Marathon got to enjoy this spectacular setting on…
Read MoreSidescapes: Pretty Corner
Our walks regularly include a stroll past what I call Pretty Corner, because it is just that: a lovely a spot where one neighbour in particular participates in the city’s Adopt A Corner program. This initiative, formally known as Green Streets, sees…
Read MoreTraps
False Creek is home to Vancouver’s Granville Island Market, and to a range of boats. While there are a number of luxury yachts, you’ll also find working boats and the people who bring in crabs, prawns, salmon and other delicacies…
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