British Columbia

A visit to an unusual botanical garden, and thoughts on why it's hard for PHeymont to write about it.

Famed for its public market, Granville Island also has great views of Vancouver, boats, water, and lots of visitors.

Almost a Christmas card! GarryRF's friend has moved to Kamloops, in British Columbia, and sent this picture.

Drove through the Crowsnest Pass this past weekend and the fall colors were starting to take shape. Birch and aspen were a beautiful golden, and the tamaracks also starting their fall transition. A clearing storm added some contrast to the beautiful scenery. One of my favorite drives anywhere!

A river with an unusual name, situated in a place of natural spectacular beauty, has formed an unusual natural bridge in Yoho National Park.

Two scenes illustrate the wide variety of Yoho National Park, in British Colombia: canoeing in an emerald lake, at the foot of glaciers.

A clearing storm and rainbows over the Kootenay Rockies in southeastern B.C. are the subject of today's Pic of the Day.

Kirsten Hines's series on Celebrating Nature on Seven Continents continues with stops in North America. The first post highlights salmon spawning in Canada, eh?

On my travelers, I've found some interesting art at airports. This piece from Vancouver International Airport is one of the best caricatures I've encountered.

Samantha shares some beautiful views of Vancouver from the Lookout Tower atop the Harbour Centre.

The suspension bridge, swaying above the canyon, was a highlight of Samantha's visit, but there was plenty more to see and do as well.

An historic hotel in Vancouver, situated on English Bay, Sylvia Hotel is a great place to stay or get something to eat or drink.