British Columbia Gulf Islands
Snug in the Georgia Strait, between the BC mainland and the east coast of Vancouver Island, are the Gulf Islands and Discovery Islands of British Columbia, a vast timeless water world of pristine natural beauty and serenity dotted with numerous captivating islands in various sizes and shapes, enchanting cliff sceneries, a well-preserved habitat of biodiverse fauna and flora and a great meditterenean climate.
Each of the Gulf Islands seems to be a world unto itself. Each has its own history, culture and colorful characters, talented artisans & artists. Its breath-taking scenic views, great outdoor recreation, high quality of living and mild climate make the Gulf Islands a highly coveted place to live and one of Canada's top tourist destinations.
48 Hours on the Sunshine Coast, Canada
Australian travel blogger Michael Turtle travels to BC's Sunshine Coast for 48 hours. Even if you're not from Australia you'll find there are lots of cool insider tips on travelling to this unique area in BC. And it's super close to Vancouver - so what are you waiting for?
Explore Sunshine Coast BC | Cinematic 4K UltraHD
Spent the Weekend in Sunshine Coast and explored a beautiful Gibsons, Sechelt, Halfmoon Bay,Smuggler Cove, Secret Cove, Pender Harbour and Skookumchuck Narrows Provincial Park
Travel: 2 Days in Vancouver and Seattle in 5 Minutes!
Flew up to Seattle, rented a car, and drove straight to Vancouver. We saw the following:
Vancouver
1. Cineplex Odeon International Village (Bali Thai)
2. Gastown
3. Robson Street
4. Canada Place
5. Granville Island Public Market
Seattle
1. Kerry Park
2. Space Needle
3. Pike Place
4. Starbucks
5. Chinatown
Spent 3,000 SPG points for the Sheraton Guildford in Vancouver, 2,000pts +$17 for the Hertz rental, and about $150 on food total for the weekend
Other places to see in the future
Vancouver
1. Seawall/Stanley Park
2. Capilano Suspension Bridge
3. Queen Elizabeth Park
4. Harbour Centre
Seattle
1. Snoqualmie Waterfall
2. Microsoft Campus
Travel Guide: Boating the Sunshine Coast, British Columbia
On the Sunshine Coast of British Columbia, our boating season is year-round, with an abundance of marine life including sea lions, porpoises, and orcas, which provide great wildlife viewing while at sea. Our waters are easily reached from Vancouver area marinas, or from the Gulf Islands and US. Unspoiled anchorages and protected bays are waiting to be explored by adventurous boaters. Plan your trip at sunshinecoastcanada.com. Made in partnership with AHOY BC - ahoybc.com
Fall Fair on Pender Islands!!!! Aug 25 2018
The annual Pender Island Fall Fair since 1932 is happening soon!! Come visit us on Aug 25th 2018 for cool arts, animals and veggie exhibition, awesome foods, beer garden, fun activities for all ages, Farmers Market, music, petting zone and much much more!
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Music:
Drop Out - Let Go
Vancouver 10 MINUTE WALK: DOWNTOWN GRANVILLE (NIGHT) Heading South from West Georgia St to Nelson
A 10 minute walk along downtown Granville Street on a busy, bustling Friday night heading southwest. What a transformation! Check out my quiet daytime walk video for comparison.
From Tourism Vancouver tourismvancouver.com
Located in the heart of Vancouver, Granville Street is where you'll find Vancouver's main downtown entertainment district. Countless restaurants, bars and nightclubs make this a popular late-night hangout, particularly on the weekends. Stretching from the start of Granville Street by Waterfront Station, south to the Granville Street Bridge, the downtown portion this street is fairly sleepy by day, but buzzing at night. Many of the city’s bus lines transit through Granville, making it a main thoroughfare for the city.
Eating and Drinking
There are plenty of smaller restaurants, cafes and lounges to stop in at for a pre-show fueling, but the emphasis in this area is definitely on what’s in your glass, not what’s on your plate. Still, there are no shortage of hidden spots, especially for those looking for casual pub-grub or a burger. In the summer, some of the spots offer street-side patios—the perfect perch for people watching.
Shopping and Souvenirs
The comprehensive Pacific Centre shopping mall sits on Granville Street, with much of the retail action taking place underground. With three department stores (including the exclusive Holt Renfrew and new Nordstrom), high-end brands and more, it’s a major Vancouver shopping destination, and a great place to pick up a souvenir for the fashion-lover on your list (or maybe yourself!) The rest of the strip includes electronic goods, popular North American brands, and smaller specialty stores.
VANCOUVER WALK SERIES - 4K
Equipment: Samsung Galaxy S8+ mounted on the Zhiyun Smooth-Q Gimbal
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Please watch: Vancouver ATTRACTIONS: HARBOUR CENTRE LOOKOUT Daytime Views of Vancouver from the Observation Deck
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BC Gulf Islands from Seaplane
Nanaimo (Departure Bay) to Seattle (Lake Washington) in a De Havilland Canada DHC-2 Beaver from Kenmore Air.
Also the first and last time I’ll do YouTube annotations. After considerable effort, this is the best I could make them look.
Related links:
Map:
Gulf Islands, BC:
Timber Rafting:
Beaver:
“Harrison Ford owns a DHC-2 Beaver and has called it his favourite among his entire fleet of private aircraft.”
For sale 10 + acre Leader Island - Live the Dream as an Island owner!
Please contact Private Island website for more information at
`Leader Island` is an undeveloped private gem of approximately 10 ac, conveniently located close to the mainland in spectacular Jeddore Harbor, Nova Scotia, an easy 30 minute drive from Halifax (the capital) and 50 minutes from the International Airport. This island has its own unique cove and offers breathtaking ocean views and quaint rural panoramas. There is a parking easement (for 2 vehicles) only 1500 feet away on the mainland near a deeded docking easement. That will allow the owner of the island to build a dock (per government regulations and mainland owners approval) to park their boat or canoe for easy access. A seasonal (summer) dock is available to use. Although a docking easement is available, you can just canoe or kayak over to the island from the mainland. As a matter of fact, you could swim there ! Leader island has good topographic elevation height to qualify for a building permit (buyer to verify) for your future home or vacation cottage.
Vancouver 10 MINUTE WALK: DOWNTOWN GRANVILLE STREET (DAY) Heading North from Davie to Robson - 4K
Walking along downtown Granville Street from Davie to the Nordstrom store @ Robson Street. Using my Samsung S8+/Zhiyun Smooth-Q Gimbal combo. Granville is the main street in downtown Vancouver and a major tourist draw. It's a nice and relaxing walk during the day, but it sure looks different at night. Check out my night walk to see the transformation!
VANCOUVER WALK SERIES - 4K
Equipment: Samsung Galaxy S8+ mounted on the Zhiyun Smooth-Q Gimbal
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Please watch: Vancouver ATTRACTIONS: HARBOUR CENTRE LOOKOUT Daytime Views of Vancouver from the Observation Deck
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