Taken by Impressions
Taken by Impressions

Taken by Impressions

Spring in Vancouver

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Whistler – Ski Outings from January – May (!)

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Kauai Island, Hawaii

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Vancouver Island, Yellowpoint

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Grape picking in Okanagan Falls

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Vancouver Island, Victoria, Butchards Gardens

The Butchard Gardens: end of 19th century, the wife of a cement factory owner had a VISION...
The Butchard Gardens: end of the 19th century, the wife of a cement factory owner had a VISION…

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I called this the fairies' playground
I called this the fairies’ playground

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it gets busy on the "runway" out of Victoria
it gets busy on the “runway” out of Victoria

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Totem poles at Cradle Point in Victoria, where the 1st Nation families would set the cribs & cradles of their children on the water, to ensure a long healthy life
Totem poles at Cradle Point in Victoria, where the 1st Nation families would set the cribs & cradles of their children on the water, to ensure a long healthy life

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if you are afraid of the flower pot falling on your head, around this pub/restaurant, the chances are definitely higher ;)
if you are afraid of the flower pot falling on your head, around this pub/restaurant, the chances are definitely higher 😉

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the perfect flight back from Victoria in a water plane, shortly before landing in Vancouver harbour

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Summer in Vancouver

The majestic Lion's Gate Bridge, view from Ambleside Beach, North Vacouver
The majestic Lion’s Gate Bridge, view from Ambleside Beach, North Vancouver

really cool airport of a different kind
really cool airport of a different kind

View from Stanley Park - Downtown
View from Stanley Park – Downtown

Entrance to 1st Nation Land - North Vancouver
Entrance to 1st Nation Land – North Vancouver

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View from North Vancouver – Downtown

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View from Londsdale Quai, North Vancoucer - Downtown
View from Londsdale Quai, North Vancouver – Downtown

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Gastown
Gastown

look, they also have a "Bellevue" here :) (sorry, insider for Zurich people)
look, they also have a “Bellevue” here 🙂 (sorry, insider for Zurich people)

The 'Canucks' - local hockey team
The ‘Canucks’ – local hockey team

Home of the Vancouver Opera
Home of the Vancouver Opera

Historic Shipyard in North Vancouver
Historic Shipyard in North Vancouver

How kids will be happy at the hairdresser
How kids will be happy at the hairdresser

Serious "Stuff" Shop
Serious “Stuff” Shop

that's what I call gender equality!
that’s what I call gender equality!

A porch with a view indeed
A porch with a view indeed

Kitsilano (Kits - my neighbourhood) Beach View to Downtown
Kitsilano (Kits – my neighbourhood) Beach View to Downtown

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