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For Vancouver's classic city-and-mountain scene, head to the
Burrard Street
Bridge
or
Kitsilano Beach
in the evening. On a clear morning,
Grouse Mountain
provides a view back south across downtown, which is especially appealing during
winter, with the snow-covered slopes in the foreground. In Victoria, the boardwalk
around the
Inner Harbour
encourages photographers to find different angles,
whether it be kayakers passing in front of the
Fairmont Empress
or the
Parliament
Buildings
illuminated at night.
Photographers will love the wilderness areas of
Vancouver Island,
especially the
sparkling waterways of
Goldstream Provincial Park,
the beaches of
Pacific Rim
National Park,
and the old-growth forests of
Strathcona Provincial Park.
Other
provincial highlights for nature-loving photographers are the
waterfalls
of south-
western British Columbia and the crystal-clear
lakes
of the Kootenays and Northern
British Columbia. In Yoho National Park,
Emerald Lake
and the
Lake O'Hara
area
are two of the most photogenic destinations in all of Canada.
The best opportunities for photographing wildlife include
whales
near Telegraph
Cove,
bald eagles
at Brackendale,
bears
and
elk
in the Canadian Rockies, and
moose
in northern British Columbia.
While photography is simplest in good weather, don't pass up a morning basking
in thick mist, whether it's the Vancouver skyline or a driftwood-strewn beach on
Haida Gwaii.
As bright sun illuminates the sky behind the thick clouds, the fog
breaks apart gradually, and when it does, the sun radiates like a spotlight, illuminat-
ing the sparkling dampness that clings briefly to the landscape.
In British Columbia, metropolitan centers thrive alongside sublime wilderness. Start in Van-
couver and ferry to its namesake island to enjoy the best of both worlds. This itinerary bal-
ances a little bit of everything: cities, mountains, and ocean.
Day 1
Head north from Vancouver airport and loop around Point Grey to the
Museum of Anthro-
pology,
a wonderful introduction to the history of the Pacific Northwest. Duck through the
old-growth forest behind the museum to get a feel for the city's natural splendor. Check in
to your hotel and take an evening stroll through
Gastown
to the Water Street Café for din-
ner.
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