English Bay, Photography, Vancouver

Vancouver in Early March – Part 9 – English Bay

Nothing says Vancouver, like English Bay, the South side of Burrard Inlet from Point Grey to Prospect Point. It is the most popular sunbathing, swimming and sunset watching beach in the Vancouver downtown, Kitsalano and Point Grey areas.

I do not think I need to say more about this Bay and will let my photos taken over the 12 days we were in Vancouver tell the tale.

The BIG Picture

The snowy mountains (first 2 in North Van and next 2 on Vancouver Island)

Shells, waves and rocks

the wildlife (including Benji dog, who loved dragging me along the beach)

The unusual

and all the rest

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Not much to tell. After working for 3 companies over 43+ years (38 years 7 months with my last company), I finally got that promotion I had waited my entire career forā€¦ā€¦retirement. I have been exploring this new career for the past 7+ years and while it is not always exciting, the chance to do what I want for myself and my family instead of what my company wants has been very fulfilling. Early on, there was a long list of projects in my ā€œto-doā€ hopper and I attacked these projects with a vengeance for the first 9 months of retirement. Eventually, my brain told me that this was not what retirement was about, so it took me another 5 months before my industriousness again took over and I attacked another line of projects, this time somewhat shorter and less complicated, as well as many new projects related to the family weddings in 2016. After going hard for 6 weeks and 3 weddings, my body was telling me to relax, then the flu bug hit and as soon as that was done with me, my sciatic acted up. No rest for the wicked. In 2020 and 2021, the Covid 19 pandemic changed the whole retirement gig. I was lucky to not be still working, for sure. I enjoy photography, gardening, working with my hands, walking, cycling, skiing, travelling, reading and creating special photo and video productions obtained in my first pastime. I may never become wealthy in any of these pursuits, but I already feel I am rich in life experiences far beyond any expectation.

15 thoughts on “Vancouver in Early March – Part 9 – English Bay”

    1. Definitely a pretty place to visit in all seasons. Hope things return to normal soon, so you can plan a visit. Lots of good hikes here, as well, including the Grouse Grind and BCMC trails up Grouse Mountain. Very rigorous climbs, up 3,000 feet of elevation, but so worth it. Stay well. Allan

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    1. It is a temperate rain forest climate, so the vegetation is varied. You see stuff there that you do not think should grow, but it does. Thanks for reading. Allan

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    1. Thanks Lynette. We were lucky to be able to visit just before life went sideways. Hope we can get back again soon to see the kids. Thanks for reading. Allan

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  5. Thanks so much for sharing so many beautiful photos. I couldn’t take my eyes of the English Bay and its shimmering waters! On our trip to Canada we only had two full days devoted to Vancouver and we barely slept, yet I was never tried. There’s certain magic in this part of the world, of that I’m sure. If there’s one thing I’m gonna do, once it’s safe to travel, I’m gonna fulfill my dream of seeing Vancouver again. Although, from what it looks like, overseas travel won’t be allowed for at least a year or so! Thanks for sharing and brightening up my day. Seeing photos of snow and Vancouver always make me happy šŸ˜Š Aiva

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    1. Hi Aiva. Always good to hear from you. Yes, Vancouver has a lot to offer. If you want, before you come, I can provide you with a list of things you should do and see. You should likely allow up to a week, so you can pace yourselves. The Premier of British Columbia is still telling his own people and those of us from Alberta to stay home, as well. Not sure when we will be able to get back and see our kids. Hope it is not too long. More Vancouver to come….hopefully, no more snow for a while, although, there was snow west of Edmonton 2 days ago. Enjoy your weekend and stay safe. Allan

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