Bruce had visited Vancouver over 35 years ago and was anxious to go back, as he had fond memories of it. This trip was a bit of a disappointment. The city has succumbed to the hustle and bustle of other big cities and, in doing so, lost some of its charm.

Chinatown (the third largest in North America) was abandoned by 7 PM; owned by the derelicts and drug dealers.

Gastown and Granville Island were fun and worth the trip. We wished we had spent more time on Vancouver Island!
 

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This shot shows English Bay in the early evening (sun sets about 9:30 in the summer). The Indian statue represents a warrior welcoming all comers.

In the foreground is the bike / pedestrian / roller blade trail which winds next to the water throughout much of downtown Vancouver and the north shore of English Bay - Bruce estimates it must run 20 kM (16 miles or more.

Vancouver Island and Victoria are the mountains in the background.

An artsy - crafsy shot of rowing boats docked on False Creek near the Science Center

The False Creek Ferry connects several docks along this sea water inlet. You can buy a day pass for a few dollars and rid to your heart's content..

This shot shows the Wednesday afternoon traffic on False Creek.

Downtown is in the background, with North Vancouver and the high (3000 foot plus elevation) mountains behind.

Vancouver's roots are in the area of the town known now as Gastown.

Victorian era buildings, trees and cobblestone streets are interesting. Shops and restaurants draw the tourists.

For model railroaders, the train yard just north of the main street are a study in layout design.

Bruce took lots of photos of the vintage buildings, one of which is reproduced here for you.

This photo was taken of the Science Center from the dock for the ferry across False Creek.

This was the theme building for Expo86 which was responsible for much of the current building boom in Vancouver.

It now houses a science discovery adventure for adults and children.

Ever a tranquil oasis in the city, Stanley Park and its lagoon soothe the soul.

This 1000 plus acre park has second growth timber, two fresh water lakes, 5 miles of shoreline, a yacht club, restaurants, rose garden, zoo, miniature railroad, etc.

Free trolleys run throughout the park for ease of access.

On the north shore of False Creek is a yacht harbor called Yaletown.

This was once the worst of Vancouver. It has been redeveloped. In the process, the Canadian Pacific Railroad roundhouse has been turned into classrooms for the parks and recreation department. This room was added to house the original CPR #374 4-4-0 steam loco.