Driving Downtown – Vancouver 4K – Canada



Driving Downtown – Vancouver BC Canada – Season 1 Episode 22.
Starting Point: Granville St .
Vancouver, officially the City of Vancouver, is a coastal seaport city on the mainland of British Columbia, Canada. The 2011 census recorded 603,502 people in the city, making it the eighth largest Canadian municipality.[1] The Greater Vancouver area of around 2.4 million inhabitants is the third most populous metropolitan area in the country,[1] the second largest city on the United States–Canada border, and the most populous in Western Canada. Vancouver is one of the most ethnically and linguistically diverse cities in Canada; 52% of its residents have a first language other than English.[4][5] Vancouver is classed as a Beta global city. The City of Vancouver encompasses a land area of about 114 square kilometres, giving it a population density of about 5,249 people per square kilometre (13,590 per square mile). Vancouver is the most densely populated Canadian municipality, and the fourth most densely populated city with over 250,000 residents in North America, behind New York City, San Francisco,[6] and Mexico City.

The original settlement, named Gastown, grew up on clearcuts on the west edge of the Hastings Mill logging sawmill’s property, where a makeshift tavern had been set up on a plank between two stumps and the proprietor, Gassy Jack, persuaded the curious millworkers to build him a tavern, on 1 July 1867. From that first enterprise, other stores and some hotels quickly appeared along the waterfront to the west. Gastown became formally laid out as a registered townsite dubbed Granville, B.I. (“B.I” standing for “Burrard Inlet”). As part of the land and political deal whereby the area of the townsite was made the railhead of the CPR, it was renamed “Vancouver” and incorporated shortly thereafter as a city, in 1886. By 1887, the transcontinental railway was extended to the city to take advantage of its large natural seaport, which soon became a vital link in a trade route between the Orient, Eastern Canada, and Europe.[7][8] As of 2009, Port Metro Vancouver is the busiest and largest port in Canada, and the most diversified port in North America.[9] While forestry remains its largest industry, Vancouver is well known as an urban centre surrounded by nature, making tourism its second-largest industry.[10] Major film production studios in Vancouver and Burnaby have turned Greater Vancouver and nearby areas into one of the largest film production centres in North America,[11][12] earning it the film industry nickname, Hollywood North.[13][14][15]

Vancouver is consistently named as one of the top five worldwide cities for livability and quality of life,[16][17] and the Economist Intelligence Unit acknowledged it as the first city to rank among the top-ten of the world’s most liveable cities[18] for five consecutive years.[19] Vancouver has hosted many international conferences and events, including the 1954 British Empire and Commonwealth Games, UN Habitat I, Expo 86, the World Police and Fire Games in 1989 and 2009; and the 2010 Winter Olympics and 2010 Winter Paralympics which were held in Vancouver and Whistler, a resort community 125 km (78 mi) north of the city.[20] In 2014, following thirty years in California, the annual TED conference made Vancouver its indefinite home. Several matches of the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup were played in Vancouver, including the final at BC Place Stadium.[21]

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Cawthra Park music trip to Vancouver (2018)



Hello. To all my subscribers that don’t know me personally, this one’s more for my friends from highschool. This is from a trip we went on a year ago and I never got around to editing the footage until now. To all the pals in this vid, I love you guys so much and I’m so honoured to know you all. Enjoy this lil thang. 🙂

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In the Dome – Vancouver to Jasper on VIA Rail’s Canadian



On Tuesday, May 28th, I boarded VIA train #2, The Canadian, at Pacific Central Station in Vancouver, BC. I had a “Cabin for One” roomette in car #220 “Cameron Manor”. Our train was doubled over at the station, with the coach section on Track #4 and the sleeper section on Track #5. We boarded at 7:30 PM, put the train together at 8:00 PM, and departed on time at 8:30 PM. Our train had two rebuilt F40PH locomotives and 20 cars, including four domes and a panorama car. I rode from Vancouver, BC to Jasper, AB. I was impressed with the service and the equipment. The food in the dining car was excellent and the staff was very understanding.

Train Consist:
F40PH-2 Rebuilt
F40PH-2 Rebuilt
Baggage
Coach
Coach
Skyline Dome
Diner
Skyline Dome
Manor Sleeper
Manor Sleeper
Manor Sleeper
Panorama Car
Manor Sleeper
Manor Sleeper
Manor Sleeper
Chateau Sleeper
Skyline Dome
Diner
Manor Sleeper
Manor Sleeper
Manor Sleeper
Park Observation Dome Lounge

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West Coast Trail Run in One Day Tour – Pacific Rim Trail Vancouver Island Documentary



Two Ultra Marathon Runners, Kerry Ward and Pat Malavi take on the legendary West Coast Trail in a one day flash. Starting from the south end and heading north, it was a beautiful day for the attempt. Conditions were warm, but close to optimal for this legendary mud-bog of a trail. This video shows highlights from the experience including, a dark canoe trip at the start, whale sightings, cable car crossing, trail bear, a dead alien life form, lots of ladders, shipwrecks, water filter woes and an encounter with an incredible aqua-man who emerged from the sea. If you are considering taking this trail on as a one day run or multi-day experience, this video will show you what you may expect to encounter.

Also, FYI, for people considering doing this in one day this is NOT an easy run. I think by eliminating the need for large packs containing sleeping bags, tents, clothing, etc., the trip is easier. Nearly every hiker we encounted did a bit of a confused double take as they processed our ‘lack of pack’. Our answer to their question, ‘How many days?” always provoked a response (100% positive, BTW) when we said, “One”.

Prior to this run, both Pat and I had done heavy ultra marathon training. Both of us have undertaken runs significantly longer than the WCT, so we were confident in our ablility to cover the distance. If you have not run multiple 50+ mile events, I wouldn’t consider doing this trail in a single day. If you have plenty of ultra experience under your belt, game on. The logistics are the critical thing to get right. There are no exit points other than the top and bottom of the trail once you’ve committed.

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Tour of English Bay Beach, Vancouver, BC



English Bay, located in the Westend of Vancouver, BC Canada, is a popular beach park for locals and tourists alike. The long stretch of beach starts at the edge of Second Beach seawall in Stanley Park up to and including Sunset Beach to the West. It’s bustling with sunbathers, swimmers, buskers, food vendors, bicyclists, volleyballers and rollerbladers amongst pets and pedestrians.

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The Great Smoky Mountains National Park – Most Visited Park in the United States

The most visited National Park in the United States National Park system is the Great Smoky Mountains National Park located between Tennessee and North Carolina. This world renowned park has some of the most diverse plant and animal life and is well known for the magnificence of its ancient mountains range.

There is so much to do in the park you could spend a whole vacation and still not exhaust all the possibilities. It’s a great vacation destination for all ages and has something to offer everyone who visits. This year the park will celebrate its 75th anniversary as a National park.

With over 800 miles of maintained trails Great Smoky Mountains National Park is a hiker’s Utopia. There are trails for every skill level from a casual afternoon stroll to a serious back country camping experience. Hikers of all skill and fitness levels will find the perfect trail to explore. Hiking is certainly not the only activity you can partake in as there is also camping, biking, fishing, and horseback riding amongst other things. And, if you aren’t feeling like a hike to the crest of a mountain or catching the big one, you can merely sit and take in the marvelous mountain sunsets the park has to offer.

Another great activity at the park is auto tours. An auto tour will bring you to fantastic panoramic vistas, rushing mountain streams and will open your eyes to some of the cool weathered historic buildings in and around the park. An auto tour through The Great Smoky Mountains National Park can be a fun and exciting event. While you are out there enjoying your auto tour, stop and take in one of the 11 picnic sites set up to provide you with all the scenery needed to enjoy your food with a view. Maybe you’ll be able to enjoy some of the wildlife that resides in the park. Just don’t feed the bears!

The Great Smoky Mountains National Park will be an experience your whole family will remember for years and years to come. Once you arrive you may never want to leave! One tip to keep in mind when planning your visit is to remember to bring climate appropriate clothes. The weather in the park can change frequently and quite often does especially when driving or hiking to higher altitudes, so bring along some warm clothing and always feel free to call for weather updates before arrival. Have fun and enjoy all the Great Smoky Mountains have to offer.

Source by Alan LeStourgeon

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