Some Pics from Canada

[Grizzly]

Just thought I would post some pictures that I took on my Canadian holiday. I have posted them here because they are not specifically kilt related, but I thought that as you like to look at photos you may like to see them. We had a fantastic time and the Canadian people are so genuinely friendly. When they say "have a great day" they really mean it. I did call in to see Steve Ashton and Jackson Wagner at Freedom Kilts. we couldn't have been made more welcome and my new Xmarks Kilt pin and Sgian Dubh will be worn with much pride. These are just a sample of nearly 500 pictures that I took.

Vancouver Skyline from Stanley park.



Downtown Vancouver at dusk



Sign at Granville Island with Granville Bridge



Grinder and Coola the Grizzly bears on Grouse Mountains. ( Of course there had to be Grizzlies)



On to Tofino and a local resident



one of the many beautiful rivers on our route



More to follow on next post

[Grizzly]

Further on our travels was the unbelievable beautiful Moraine Lake



And then no trip to Canada can ignore Peyto Lake



A lovely walk to the top of Marble Canyon in the Kootenay National Park



and finally for now, an unexpected guest 500 yards from our hotel.

[mookien]

Simon: Thanks for posting those beautiful pictures. Scary bears. Now, I suspect I know where you get your moniker, ... though that last one looks like a big "Black". Those peaks above Moraine Lake resemble the Maroon Bells in Colorado. They were probably formed by similar geological forces - upthrust followed by glacial carving, ... or something like that.

John

[Grizzly]

Simon: Thanks for posting those beautiful pictures. Scary bears. Now, I suspect I know where you get your moniker, ... though that last one looks like a big "Black". Those peaks above Moraine Lake resemble the Maroon Bells in Colorado. They were probably formed by similar geological forces - upthrust followed by glacial carving, ... or something like that.

John

Thanks John, you are right abut the glacial erosion, plus these mountains are only a few million years old they haven't been worn down quite so much as yet.

[Liam]

Simon.... I glad you enjoyed the wonderful country that I am fortunate enough to call my home! As Canadians we are indeed privileged to live in a beautiful place.

Bill

[crash]

Simon.... I glad you enjoyed the wonderful country that I am fortunate enough to call my home! As Canadians we are indeed privileged to live in a beautiful place.

Bill

Couldn't have said it better Bill.

Come on over folks. There's lots to see and do and we could use the tourist dollars. lol

[Grizzly]

Couldn't have said it better Bill.

Come on over folks. There's lots to see and do and we could use the tourist dollars. lol

Lol we only scratched the surface of your great country, but its an itch that once felt never leaves.

[Grizzly]

Simon.... I glad you enjoyed the wonderful country that I am fortunate enough to call my home! As Canadians we are indeed privileged to live in a beautiful place.

Bill

Thank you Bill, our last view of the mountains was from Stony trail North and Deerfoot heading towards the airport. A majestic country and all the Canadians we met were so friendly.

[O'Searcaigh]

Further on our travels was the unbelievable beautiful Moraine Lake

Stunningly beautiful. Thank you for sharing!

[StevieR]

These are terrific Simon. Hopefully I will see you at Harpenden and will pick your brains as Canada is at the top of the list for our next trip.