Alert Bay Gator Gardens, one of the jewels of the Northwest Coast of Canada
presents the Ecological Park called Gator Gardens, in Kwakwaka'wakw territory, Well worth getting up early for. Site also includes links to totem poles, stained glass, jewelery and masks.
NORTH VANCOUVER ISLAND TRIP | Visiting Port Hardy + Port McNeill + Telegraph Cove, BC
In today’s video, we continue our road trip across Vancouver Island in partnership with Trover, this time visiting three towns in the northern part of the island where we have lots of cool nature sightings and also come across some rather unusual attractions!
First up, we visited Port Hardy where we casually encountered a bald eagle - locals were very calm about this occurrence but the three of us were standing by the water’s edge ooh-ing and ahh-ing at the display.
Then, in Port McNeill, we came across the biggest burl in the world; we didn’t even know what a burl was up until our visit, so we’ll tell you guys all about it soon enough.
And finally, we hit up the picturesque seaside village of Telegraph Cove, where we learned all about killer whales and came face to face with two deer who seemed blissfully unaware of our presence.
It was a great day and we can’t wait to share it with you in this video!
That bald eagle encounter pretty much made our visit to Port Hardy! We then walked along the waterfront, where we spotted a curious seal peeping its head out of the water, plus we saw some impressive totems. It was a short visit, but we really enjoyed the town.
From there, we continued our drive towards Port McNeill, but we pulled down a logging road just shy of the town to visit a rather unique attraction. This right here is a burl; a burl is a knotty growth on a tree that can occur on the trunk, at the base of the tree, or even underground in the form of a rounded growth. It’s the result of stress on the tree due to injury, a fungus, or an insect infestation. This one here is apparently the world’s largest burl!
We then drove into Port McNeill to have a little wander and check out the marina.
We continued our drive towards Telegraph Cove, which may very well be the most picturesque town we visited during our whole Vancouver Island road trip. Telegraph Cove started out as a fishing and cannery village, but today it’s an eco-tourism destination where you can embark on a number of adventures including kayaking trips, whale watching excursions, and even grizzly bear tours.
After our little mid afternoon treat, we walked over to the Whale Interpretive Centre, which was founded in 2002 and seeks to raise public awareness about marine mammals and the threats they face. The Whale Interpretive Centre is home to one of the best collections of marine mammal skeletons in British Columbia. Of course we added this place to Trover because it’s a must-visit if you make it out to Telegraph Cove.
We didn’t hike more than 5 minutes before we had a surprise: two deer munching on shrubs and bushes! They were just a few meters away from us and their little snack must’ve been tasty because they didn’t even look at us.
And that’s it for today’s adventures on Vancouver Island.
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NORTH VANCOUVER ISLAND TRIP | Visiting Port Hardy + Port McNeill + Telegraph Cove, BC:
Come join us for an epic road trip to Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada where we partner with Trover to cover the island from the south all the way up to the north. Unlike most Vancouver Island road trips and travel series which focus on the triangle of Vancouver, Nanaimo and Tofino, we branch off and visit lesser-known places such as Gold River, Port Alice and Malcolm Island just to name a few.
Our trip to Vancouver Island starts off with a flight from Toronto to Vancouver, followed by the shortest flight of our lives from Vancouver to Victoria. From Victoria, we head to our base of Mount Washington in the central part of the island, where highlights include spotting black bears, hiking in Mount Washington and visiting vineyards in Comox.
Heading to northern Vancouver Island, we base ourselves in Port Alice and visit the nearby towns of Port McNeill, Port Hardy and Telegraph Cove. For separate day trips, we take the ferry to Malcolm Island where we visit the former Finnish Community of Sointula and take another ferry to Alert Bay where we have the opportunity to appreciate First Nations totem poles, artwork and museums.
If you are thinking of doing a Canada road trip, Vancouver Island should be at the top of your list. For more information and tips on all the places we visited on Vancouver Island, you can check out this Trover list:
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Alert Bay Home of the Killer Whale Yalis Kwakwaka'wakw
proudly presents Yalis, the Cultural Centre of the Kwakwaka'wakw. Highlighting the U'mista Cultural Museum, the Big House, Master Carvers, as well as totem poles in the 'Namgis burial grounds, plusgator gardens, an ecological reserve. Also Christ Church built in 1879, the 360 Kayak Race around Alert Bay at the Alert Bay SeaFest and Music Festival in July. Master Carvers include Bruce Alfred, Wayne Alfred and Beau Dick. Masks, bent wood boxes and jewellery. Orca, Harold Alfred
Stanley Park - Sam's Forest
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Mon film Vancouver Island 2018 Kathia
Voici une vidéo qui représente bien mon passage à Port Hardy, Port McNeill, Alert Bay et bien sûr, Telegraph Cove. L'île de Vancouver est l'endroit à visiter pour les amateurs de plein air, de kayak et de pêche. Et si comme moi vous adorez observer les mammifères marins en milieu naturel, Telegraph Cove est sans aucun doute ''LA'' place à visiter durant vos vancances. Un petit village historique au décor chaleureux et enchanteur. La vue sur les montagnes et le Johnstone straight est à couper le souffle.
Vous y trouverez de petites boutiques, des restos, des cafés, des auberges et un camping. Les gens sont supers! Vous pouvez y accoster vos bateaux et nettoyer/préparer vos prises du jour, faire du kayak ainsi que des excursions en bateau pour observer les baleines. Vos chiens y sont également les bienvenus. Vous ne serez pas déçu, garantie! ;)
Durant se cours voyage, j'ai eu la chance de coucher deux nuits dans le village d'Alert Bay. Une destination culturelle autochtone, dont le peuple 'Namgis' y vit depuis les premières nations. Vous pourrez d'ailleur y visiter leur centre culturel U'mista si vous avez une passion pour l'histoire et les cultures autochtones. Un peu partout dans le village, vous pouvez apercevoir des totems et des sculptures de ce peuple. Plusieurs belles auberges/hotels et restos sont à votre service. Il y a beaucoup de descentes pour se promener sur le bord de l'océan. Le service de BC Ferries fait l'aller-retour de Port McNeill à Aler Bay. les gens de cette communauté sont supers gentils et sont très socials. Ils se feront un plaisir de vous parler de leur histoire et de leur culture.
Cowbay in Prince Rupert, British Columbia
One of the most beautiful place in Canada (when it's not raining) May 6th 2017
Native American Totem Poles
Sarah Zaman / Jeff Swicord: In the mid to late 18th century, missionary schools were opened on Native American reservations in the U.S. The goal was to convert young people to Christianity and immerse them in Western culture. Native languages and culture were discouraged. Over decades, many grew up knowing little about their culture or languages. This report introduces us to one Tsimshian tribesman who has dedicated his life to keeping his native culture alive.
Rainfall Warning for BC’s South Coast
There's major concern about potential flooding, especially in the District of North Vancouver.
Argyle Secondary School is bracing itself flash floods last month.
Conditions are expected to ease off this afternoon, with more rain moving in tonight.
Sacred the Salmon Run - Thank You British Columbia Wild Salmon Warriors
A musical Mahsi Cho - Many Thanks - to the citizens and First Nations of British Columbia for all their efforts to protect and sustain wild salmon. To learn more:
Music & Lyrics by Lloyd Vivola
Sturgeon Die Off On The Fraser River, CBC Report, 1995
With Marvin Rosenau, Larry Commodore and Terry Glavin
Good Ol' Oona River
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what does one do with a bad taste in music and a bunch of footage over spring break? well they obviously combine it!! Horray!
But, all riddles aside, our time in oona river was very well spent. for some weird reason it did not rain once during the week, which is very particular. there was many more activites than just skiffing jumping and canoeing but fortuneatly these moments were not documented. the time lapses at start and finish were both out my bedroom window at 6 am, man it was hard to get up that early.
all well it was swell
Storms are hitting where I live
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Exploring Bigfoot With Thomas Sewid
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Thomas Sewid is the main guide on this adventure and is one of
North America’s leading experts on Sasquatch/Bigfoot with a massive
understanding of the North American Indian perspectives on the
creatures. He has studied under and with guidance from Dr. John
Bidernagel who is another leading Sasquatch/Bigfoot researcher,
Thomas learned to continually study the scientific information
pertaining to primates and relic humanoids.
Thomas has journeyed the entire coast comparing information about
Sasquatch with others who believe. 28 years ago, he was sent out
into his traditional territories located between Vancouver Island
and the mainland known as The Broughton Archipelago to be a watchman
of his Peoples’ abandoned Indian Village. This began his life to live
in the bush year round, being a grizzly bear hunting guide, fishing
guide and Eco-tourism operator.
He lives part-time in Kent Washington with his partner Peggy and they
conduct Sasquatch/Bigfoot tours and expeditions with Ha Moo Moo
Adventures. Having studied under Dr. John Bindernagel and learning
about researching the creatures, he’s incorporated his ancestral
native teachings and ways to share a greater understanding about
the migratory patterns of the Pacific Northwest Sasquatch/Bigfoot.
Thomas is host of the new television series in production called
Sasquatch Island. The name is in reference to the indigenous people
of North America referring to the continent as Turtle Island.
Seeing as every tribe has stories of the creatures, the name of
show and Facebook Group Thomas manages is in reference to the
continent being Sasquatch Island. The name of their operation
is Wildwoman Productions in reference to the Tzoonakwa, or
female Sasquatch to the Kwakwaka’wakw tribe he belongs to.
Music by Chronox, Space Sation, Kasseopea and Bundy
Gut River Jamaica
Gut River Jamaica. Good luck getting to this place! Ask me how if you wanna visit.
Salmon Dance
A beautiful British Columbian (Pacific West Coast) story of Salmon, Frog, Eagle, Raven, Bear and Human Being. The 50 ft inflatable Salmon is the animated back drop for this dance drama. It is a collaboration with Haida First Nations People which began in 1977 and is still being performed
world wide. This performance was staged at the Museum of Anthropology at the University of British Columbia in 1979.
*Due to the VHS to DVD transfer and age of film quality is diminished and has been shortened from 30 mins to 10 mins.
Music composed by David McLey, poem and narration by Hannelore Evans, choreography, costumes and giant salmon by Evelyn Roth.
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What is EARTHQUAKE WARNING SYSTEM? What does EARTHQUAKE WARNING SYSTEM mean?
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What is EARTHQUAKE WARNING SYSTEM? What does EARTHQUAKE WARNING SYSTEM mean? EARTHQUAKE WARNING SYSTEM meaning - EARTHQUAKE WARNING SYSTEM definition - EARTHQUAKE WARNING SYSTEM explanation.
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An earthquake warning system is a system of accelerometers, seismometers, communication, computers, and alarms that is devised for regional notification of a substantial earthquake while it is in progress. This is not the same as earthquake prediction, which is currently incapable of producing decisive event warnings.
An earthquake is caused by the release of stored elastic strain energy during rapid sliding along a fault. The sliding will start at some location and progress away from this hypocenter in each direction along the fault surface. The speed of the progression of this fault tear is slower than and distinct from the speed of the resultant pressure and shear waves, with the pressure wave traveling faster than the shear wave. The pressure wave will generate an abrupt shock while the shear waves can generate a periodic motion (at about 1 Hz) that is the most destructive in its effect upon structures, particularly buildings that have a similar resonant period, typically buildings around eight floors in height. These waves will be strongest at the ends of the slippage, and may project destructive waves well beyond the fault failure. The intensity of such remote effects are highly dependent upon local soils conditions within the region and these effects are considered in constructing a computer model of the region that determines appropriate responses to specific events.
Such systems are currently implemented to determine appropriate real-time response to an event in determining train operator response for urban rail systems such as BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit). The appropriate response will be highly dependent upon the warning time, the local right–of–way conditions, and the current speed of the train.
As of 2016, Japan and Taiwan are two countries with comprehensive nationwide earthquake early warning systems. Other countries and regions have limited deployment of earthquake warning systems, including Mexico (installed to issue alerts to Mexico City primarily), limited regions of Romania (the Basarab bridge in Bucharest) and parts of the United States. The earliest automated earthquake pre-detection systems were installed in the 1990s, for instance in California the Calistoga fire station's system which can automatically trigger a citywide siren to alert the entire area's residents. While many of these efforts are governmental, several private companies also manufacturer earthquake early warning systems to protect infrastructure such as elevators, gas lines and fire stations.
Japan's Earthquake Early Warning system was put to practical use in 2006. Its scheme to warn the general public was installed on October 1, 2007. It was modeled partly on the Urgent Earthquake Detection and Alarm System (UrEDAS) of Japan Railways, which was designed to enable automatic braking of bullet trains.
In 2009, an early warning system called ShakeAlarm was installed and commissioned in Vancouver British Columbia Canada. It was placed to protect a piece of critical transportation infrastructure called the George Massey Tunnel, which connects north and south banks of the Fraser River. In this application the system automatically closes the gates at the tunnel entrances if there is a dangerous seismic event inbound. The success and the reliability of the system was such that as of 2015 there have been several additional installations on the West coast of Canada and the United States, and there are more being planned.
In January 2013, Francesco Finazzi of the University of Bergamo started the Earthquake Network research project which aims at developing and maintaining a crowdsourced earthquake warning system based on smartphone networks. Smartphones are used to detect the ground shaking induced by an earthquake and a warning is issued as soon as an earthquake is detected. People living at a higher distance from the epicenter and the detection point may be alerted before they are reached by the damaging waves of the earthquake. People can take part in the project installing the Android application Earthquake Network which is also required to receive the alerts....
Hiking to the massive red cedar tree.
Kennedy trail on the west side and Lynn Headwater Park trail on the east side in the Lynn valley area: Loop hiking for 5 hours through rugged on the west side and then walked across the river to the easy trail way back home.