Princess Juliana presented to the people of Canada A NUMBER OF GIFTS , including 100000 tulip bulbs, the following year an additional 20500 bulbs were received. Princess Juliana became Queen of the Netherlands in 1948, she continued to send thousands of tulip bulbs to Canada each year during her … [Read more...] about Tulips in Canada
Spring in Vancouver
The signs of winter are coming to a close. Vancouver has over 40000 cherry tree blossom in a sea of pink and white.. The Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival runs from 21 March to 17 April 2016. Many of these tress originated as gifts from Japan. Highlights in Vancouver … [Read more...] about Spring in Vancouver
Grouse Mountain
Grouse Mountain has received 11 cm of fresh snow, for a total of 525 cm so far this season. For the latest conditions at your fingertips, download the Grouse Mountain app, subscribe to snow Text Alerts, or call the Grouse Mountain Snow Phone at 604.986.6262. … [Read more...] about Grouse Mountain
Winter Sun
Vancouver is located within the Pacific Standard Time Zone (PST). In the Winter months because of the low cloud cover it can feel darker in Vancouver, but we do have great sunshine days also. Sunset can be as early as 4.15pm and sunrise can be as late as 8.05am . The above photos show you some … [Read more...] about Winter Sun
North Shore Mountains
Grouse Mountain, Cypress Mountain, and Mount Seymour. Winter time it is time to play on these Mountains, as they are great destinations for all snow sport enthusiasts. They are open late for night skiing under the lights, you can do downhill and Nordic skiing, snowboarding or … [Read more...] about North Shore Mountains
The Beauty of Nature
Our guest come from all over the world, and now and again, we have local North Vancouver wildlife coming as guest to eat in our garden. Their are many hikes that take you into the parks and forest around our home, so don't forget to bring comfortable walking shoes when you visit Vancouver. … [Read more...] about The Beauty of Nature
Whistler
The Village Take a stroll down the pedestrian walkways of Whistler Village and you’ll quickly realize that this isn’t your average ski town. One part quaint mountain village, one part international snowsport cultural mecca — Whistler Village is truly one of a kind. GO Fest … [Read more...] about Whistler
Stanley Park
Situated on a peninsula at the northwestern edge of downtown Vancouver, Stanley Park is one of the city's main tourist destinations, attracting approximately 8 million visitors each year. Featuring numerous lovely beaches, miles of well-maintained paved and dirt trails, Canada's … [Read more...] about Stanley Park
Spring is on its way
Take a look what we found on our walkabout. Everywhere the sign of spring is starting to show. Vancouver is lovely to visit in early spring and summer. Please tell us what you have found when you are out on hikes, or walks. … [Read more...] about Spring is on its way