This afternoon we attended the Vancouver Pride Parade along with about 700,000 other people. One of the largest pride parades in North America, I remarked earlier that I hadn’t seen this much joy and high-fiving since the Olympics were in town. The following photos were all taken by John Bollwitt. One of my favourite floats […]

Last night’s finale was a tribute to China, the country who won the Celebration of Light fireworks contest last year. While it was announced that team Spain won the title this year with their impressive performance and near-perfect timing, a team of Canadians put together the show that capped off another season of the fireworks […]

Last night Team Mexico rocked the Celebration of Light fireworks in English Bay. While I haven’t heard any official feedback from those who attended, the shouts and applause from hotel balconies around us seemed to praise the show. Photo credit: on Flickr It’s always a treat to wake up and see some fantastic photos added […]

According to a National Geographic ranking, Vancouver is the #10 best city in the world for beaches. Photo credit: ng.kelven on Flickr Here’s why they chose us: “Canada’s most adventurous metropolis is home to ten beaches, from the family-centric Jericho to the clothing-optional Wreck Beach, many of which offer commanding views of the Vancouver skyline […]

Browsing the photos added to the Miss604 Flickr Pool I have noticed quite a few panoramic shots. I did a panorama roundup last month but there are just enough now to do another compilation. Vancouver Panoramic Photos Photo credit: kiwi_cam on Flickr Photo credit: Clayon Perry Photoworks on Flickr Photo credit: David Rose on Flickr […]