WORLD TRAVEL HIGHLIGHTS:   CANADA

Britannia Beach

Britannia Beach along the Sea to Sky Highway. A two hour drive takes you from Vancouver to Whistler, the "Number One Ski Resort" in the World.

Whistler and Blackcomb Mountain combined are nothing short of the most remarkable skiing and snowboarding experience on this continent.

Whistler/Blackcomb's five mountain bases, all equipped with high-speed lifts, virtually eliminate line-ups and assure fast access to the alpine from more ski-in/ski-out accomodation than anywhere else

Capilano Suspension Bridge

The World-Famous Capilano Suspension Bridge is 72 metres (230 ft.) high, 140 (450 ft.) metres long and spans the banks of the Capilano River.

The bridge is situated in North Vancouver only 10 minutes from downtown Vancouver.

Discover the thrill that has drawn visitors from all over the World to the swinging footbridge since 1889 - when hemp ropes and cedar planks were all that held intrepid visitors from the raging waters of Capilano River.

Lady in Wetsuit

The "wet suit girl" looks as though she is ready to dive into the sea. The bronze statue was unveiled in Stanley Park,  just past Brockton Point near Lions Gate Bridge in 1970.

Many people think she's the Canadian version of Copenhagan's famous Mermaid.

The Wet Suit Girl is one of the most popular decorative elements in Vancouver today.

Kitsilano Beach, Vancouver

Kitsilano Beach perhaps provides the best example of Vancouver's hedonistic culture; this is the ideal place to fully enjoy a healthy open-air life-style. In the summertime thousands of tanned bodies enjoy the long sandy beach, in defiance of Vancouver's reputation of being a rainy city.

From Kitsilano Beach to Jericho Beach you have a beautiful view of the city's downtown.

Queen Elizabeth Park

The park was opened in 1912 on a small hill known as "the little mountain". At150 metres this is the highest point of Vancouver and from here one can enjoy a magnificent all-round view of the entire city.

With its Japanese gardens and numerous flowerbeds, this is one of the favourite places for picnics and wedding pictures.

Parliament Buildings, Victoria

At night the domed buildings are outlined by thousands of tiny lights.

Victoria's picturesque Inner Harbour is a good place to start your Whale Watching Adventures.

Victoria, the capital of British Columbia, was established by the Hudson's Bay Company in 1843 as a British fur trading post, and many of the city's beautiful character buildings date back to those early years.

Fisgard Lighthouse, Victoria Island

Fisgard Lighthouse is nationally important as the first lighthouse on Canada's rocky west coast.

Built by the British when Vancouver Island was still a Crown Colony, Fisgard has stood as a symbol of sovereignty since 1860.

Generations of mariners - British and Canadian, naval and merchant - have relied on Fisgard as a landmark to find Esquimalt harbour's narrow entrance. With Race Rocks light, Fisgard marks the safe anchorage of Royal Roads, and also points the way to Victoria harbour for merchant ships.

Indian Totem Pole

Thunderbird park in downtown Victoria is known for its collection of indian totem poles.

Duncan has carved out a name for itself as the

"City of Totems"

since its Mayor began promoting native Indian carving in 1985. Now the small city has 39 majestic poles on display.

The Ancient Art of totem carving has been handed down through the generations as a way of preserving the history of local native heritage as well as honouring tribal rituals and sacred spirits.

Chemainus, The Little Town That Did

Chemainus is known around the world for its many professionally painted murals that grace downtown buildings

The murals tell the story of this charming little town and the surrounding valley.