Vancouver with Mum and Dad

Would you believe that the first thing my parents wanted to do was the Capilano Suspension Bridge?? (See below) I couldn't believe it!!!!!

We set out the following morning on a walking tour. We visited Gastown, and enjoyed the great weather, lovely hanging baskets and ambiance as we walked around the area where Vancouver was born and then headed over to Canada Place.

At the steam clock in Gastown

The flatiron in Gastown

At the Gassy Jack statue

Liam on the Orca at Canada Place

After a car pick up, we drove to Stanley Park. We found a good parking spot and set off on our horse drawn carriage tour. We followed this up with a lovely walk up to the miniature train and a good play at the excellent playground there.

Giddy up!

Nice squirrel

In Stanley Park

Lion's Gate Bridge from Stanley Park

Liam and Grandpa

Inukshuk at English Bay

Another great meal at the local Japanese!

The next day we made a beeline for the Vancouver Art Gallery to see some works of Emily Carr, an important BC artist from the early 20th century. After paying the generous entrance fee, we asked where they were to be told that her works have not been hung in the gallery for years as they are always on tour!! The place to see them at the moment was Victoria, on Vancouver Island, we were told. That was good, as we were heading there in a couple of days! We really enjoyed the gallery with its varied works and Surrealism exhibition. Liam really enjoyed the kids activity centre, which we hastily departed after Phoebe sprayed green paint everywhere!!!!

Vancouver Art Gallery

After introducing Mum and Dad to A&W we headed to Granville Island. We enjoyed looking around the shops and galleries and the markets.
 

Liam entering the Kid's Market on Granville Island

At the Granville Island Brewery

 The following day...... to the Capilano Suspension Bridge, AGAIN! I never would have thought it!

On the cliffwalk

Here we go!

You don't see that kind of totem everyday!!

But it was spectacular, and I enjoyed it. (But don't need to go again!) It was not as crowded as the last time we were there. I'm not sure if that's a good or bad thing on that bridge!

We then drove to Tsawassen Port to catch the ferry to Vancouver Island. We had enough time to grab some lunch before setting sail. It was a lovely trip through narrow straights between gulf islands, and after only an hour and a half we were there. We drove the short drive to Victoria and settled ourselves in.

On the ferry to Vancouver Island