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More ways to explore Canada this summer: An outing to the Royal Botanical Gardens, 680 Plains Rd W, Burlington - Hamilton It is the largest botanical garden in Canada, a National Historic Site. . I visited several times in late May and early June, and arrived by car, public transit, and once by bike from Burlington. There are two entrances: RBG Centre and Hendrie Park : 680 Plains Road West,…
Arriving from Vancouver Island, where spring starts as early as the end of February and ends in mid-April, I had to wait weeks for the first blooms to show up in the Montreal area. Westmount is a city that has more trees (11.000 plus) than inhabitants and lies on the western slopes of Mount Royal. Plentiful Magnolia trees can be found on every corner, many of them with huge canopies. . Westmount…
. It was a pleasure to live in Montreal years ago. Every time I visit, I feel homesick. So I am coming here often and always discover new sides in this old-world, charming city. Here are just a couple of ideas for your visit. Come and discover more treasures, and maybe fall in love with the city - like I did. Montreal is the most “European-style” city in Canada, with worldwide neighbourhoods -…
. A sunny day was all I wished for a Granville Island visit. After two rain-soaked trips to the Island, I finally saw this amazing part of Vancouver in bright afternoon sun. Don't miss Granville Island when visiting Vancouver! . . The Best Time to Visit To avoid crowds at this popular place, visit Granville Island during weekdays or on early mornings. The Granville Public Market is a haven for…
I finally made it to visit this wonderful, not to miss, gem in Vancouver. Not many artists can compete with the fantastic native art that is displayed at the MOA on 6393 NW Marine Drive. MOA resides on the traditional and unceded territory of the Musqueam people, and works by Musqueam artists welcome visitors to the site. . . Arts in Canada lists more than 100 contemporary native artists in…
It never rains in Southern California - true. But in Vancouver, it is a different story. Between November and February, I never had a chance to take photos in the sunshine. It rains at least once a day - but it is mild and nature is green all year round, even roses bloom here in mid-winter. . Baer Illumination . Downtown Highrises . Gastown-Area . Metro from the Airport and Richmond into Downtown…
. Staying at a friend’s house in November on Vancouver Island, Canada, I experienced not only a bomb cyclone with extreme winds and 23 hours of power outage but also three bear break-ins! Not into the house but the garage where two huge fridges are placed. A sign I saw in another Sooke neighborhood explicitly discouraged having fridges outside the house. The garage door was not safely secured and…
Summer is the best time for whale-watching on Canada's coasts from Newfoundland to Vancouver Island. Even though I had the pleasure of watching whales in the St. Lawrence stream at sunrise and the next evening at sunset, just walking along the shore. The best whale-watching tours are more than a boat trip with a photo op — they can provide a meaningful learning experience, especially when led by…
Rhododendrons bloom already in February Spring arrives early on Vancouver Island, typically in February with blooming Cherry trees, Daffodils, and Rhododendron bushes in full bloom due to the winter´s moderate climate. Visit the botanical gardens or make a road trip to see the beauty of the island's nature in spring. . Sailing is a popular sport around Vancouver Island . Cherry Blooms in February…
I had no idea that there was this much color in the ocean. Wandering from one Aquarium tank to the next I stared in disbelief at the beautiful tropical colors and forms of the maritime animals and plants. How can such a color explosion live underneath the grey-blue waters of the Salish Sea? It was like being in a colorful art exhibition. The outside of the building is unassuming as it’s the ground…
