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Sea to Sky Gondola Photos

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It was a big year for tourism is Squamish, which already has a the title of being Canada’s Outdoor Recreation Capital. In May this past year, the Sea to Sky Gondola opened to the public, offering new views and activities over 880 meters above sea level. Looking out at Howe Sound and the Stawamus Chief, […]

Vancouver Christmas Cats of Instagram

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Two things that I, and most of the internet-using population around here, love dearly are cats and Vancouver — a reason why we recently hosted an Internet Cat Video Festival and funded a Cat Cafe. As such, during this busy holiday season I thought I would spread some lighthearted cheer by introducing some incredibly adorable […]

Grey Cup Festival Concert Photos

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The Grey Cup Festival brings fans together fans from across the country each year who make the pilgrimage, in their jerseys, toques, beads and team colours, to enjoy the host city while celebrating football in Canada. This year’s festival in Vancouver, which took place throughout the three days leading up to the big game on […]

Amanita Muscaria The Red and White Mushroom

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Our lush coastal rain forests are prime growing grounds for fungi of all kinds, including the bright red and white mushrooms — Amanita Muscaria — that pop up around this time of year at the base of trees. These highly toxic toadstools, also known as fly agaric, become prime objects of photographers looking to capture […]

Vancouver Icons: The Drop

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In Vancouver we’re no strangers to rain drops, whether they are pelting down on our umbrellas or misting sideways through the thick green branches of the nearest Douglas Fir. There is one rain drop that does get more attention than others, however and it’s simply called: The Drop. This giant polyurethane-over-EPS sculpture by inges idee […]