Situated on the top of Harbour Centre, Vancouver Lookout offers a spectacular 360° view of Vancouver. In 40 seconds glass elevators whisk one 168,60 metres skyward to the observation deck. Vancouver Lookout was opened in 1977 by American astronaut Neil Armstrong.
Spray Lakes in Alberta, Canada, are a string of lakes formed along Spray River. Since the river was dammed Spray Lakes became Spray Lakes Reservoir. The area is easily accessible by car and therefore popular for a camping trip or just a picnic.
Originally the Seawall was constructed to prevent the erosion of the foreshore around Stanley Park. Today it is also one of the most used pathways in Vancouver. A favourite place of tourists as well as locals. 9 kilometres long, it is used for strolling, walking, running, inline skating and bicycling.
Ebenezer William “Bill” Peyto. Mountaineer, park warden and pioneer in the Banff area. One can easily guess the reason for talking about this man in the context of Peyto Lake, it is named after him. The unreal colour of the lake is caused by glacial rock flour, generated through glacial […]
Their names sound far more challenging than they actually are. The only mountainous thing is Mount Lorette in the background of the Mount Lorette Ponds. Therefore the ponds a perfect for a short stroll or having a picnic.
Sometimes there isn’t much to tell about a place. There is no special story, nothing outstanding one should know, but a lot of beauty one should see. Bow Lake in Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada, is one of them. A great mountain range in the background and a lovely wooden […]
Moraine Lake is situated in the Valley Of The Ten Peaks in Banff Nationalpark, Alberta, Canada. As it lies at an elevation of 1.883 metres it’s normally frozen up till the end of May. Glacially fed, the lake reaches its crest mid to late June. The fabulous picture of Moraine […]
Starting at sea level the trail rises over 900 metres and ends at the top of the Sea to the Sky Gondola. The Sea to Summit Trail is situated next to Squamish, British Columbia, Canada. One can find a great suspension bridge at the end of the trail as well as […]
Located in Jasper National Park, Alberta, Canada, Medicine Lake looks at first glance like a normal lake, but in fact, it isn’t actually a lake. During the summer months, Maligne River carries a lot of meltwater and starts to back up in this area. In fall and winter, Medicine Lake […]