just wanted to say i LOVE your photos.

i am so inspired. i have not yet experienced Vancouver Island and area. it looks so blue and so beautiful, we are planning some trips there this summer. can't wait!

all the best ~Maple Leaf~

Pic #2 was just Clover Point down at dallas road the other day. I love going down there with the dogs and storm watch while walking along the beach.!

My daughter & I brought the dog for a walk at Dallas Rd a couple of weeks ago......it turned into a social event so many people stopping & chatting........we had a great time. Plus being so close, we had to stop at the yummy ice-cream shop around the corner

1. Dallas Rd
2 & 3. The Malahat

Hi there..i LOVE your photos aswell as the others on here of vancouver Island etc.....i am so inspired...and am thinking over that way is where i would rather be...heheee...much to the dismay of my husband hehehee. .i have already been in his ear about going out there and now with all these beautiful pics i am more in his ear. thanks for sharing....
Maple Leaf~

1. Itchy, Scratchy & Bazil (aka Big Baz) do Toronto.

2. Helicopter ride over the falls

3. Get your arm out of my way.

4. Eeeeeek

Wow! Fantastic pics - just the inspiration I need at the moment

Mountains, scenery, space - exactly the reasons want to live in Canada...........not so sure about the bear though How close/safe were you, and do you see them often ???

stu

Glad you liked the pics, they were all taken last summer...

Ok, so I cheated on the the Grizzly - Grinder & Cooler are rescued bears that are kept in an enclosure on Grouse Mountain, North Vancouver. Managed to take that picture by leaning over the fence...

As for black bears - they are very common, but you hardly see them. They are more afraid of you, then you are of them.

Its a beautiful area to walk to the dog especially along the beach. Jim and I have met so many wonderful people there. A few weeks ago, Hunter ran away from me and was lost for about 1/2 hour. The network of folks who owned dogs who helped me was just overwhelming. A young girl with a lab of her own finally found him, put him on a lease and came to find me. We eventually bumped into each other, but for someone to spend that much time....was very touching.....

Wonderful group of folks there. If you are coming down to dallas road to walk the dog, you should come to gonzales beach. Its a smaller beach when the dogs can run free from september to june. Its really a beautiful little beach with lots of nice folks. Bring a book and lunch and let the dog run free and enjoy the sunshine.....!

I loved your pics by the way.

Mon the dons, hey loving your new car plate. hehe

x

unbelievable ~ but true~Husband has a transfer to Victoria Vancouver Island with his company. We are going this weekend on a short trip to check the area out etc! will post some photos when we get back...heheheee

Have a great time & don't forget to check out the ice-cream shop on the corner beside Beacon hill park...........not sure of its name, ~ 'shouts for wilmores help' ~

Calgary and Edmonton (last 2) in Winter

went to the island last weekend. Was very impressed with Sidney by the sea. and also downtown Victoria. Loved Chinatown!
Victoria was actualy quite smaller than i expected. we had NO trouble finding our way around. people were very friendly and the food was great. Lots of sunshine the first day then lovely light drizzle the next. I enjoyed that.

Sorry I only have winter pics at the moment!
1st pic is of a frozen Wabamun Lake Alberta
2nd pic Lake Louise Alberta
3rd pic Walking to Lake Louise from our hotel, Alberta

That looks fantastic.

All the photos are great - it is nice to see "real" areas and not just post card stuff.