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Steveston Museum and Post Office
During our time in British Columbia, we visited the Steveston Museum and Post Office in the historic fishing village of Steveston. Its modest size and welcoming appearance reflect the type of community museum that preserves the stories of everyday life. The building was constructed in 1905 as Steveston’s first bank. Originally occupied by the Northern […]
Japanese-Canadian Fishermen’s Memorial
Seated beneath the trees in Steveston, a fisherman bends over the net gathered across his knees. He is not shown at sea or returning triumphantly with his catch. Instead, the memorial captures one of the quiet tasks that made a fisherman’s life possible: the patient work of repairing the nets before returning to the water. […]
Victoria
While teaching in Vancouver several years ago, we decided to take the ferry across to Vancouver Island and spend some time exploring Victoria. Almost immediately, I understood why so many people describe it as one of the most beautiful cities in Canada. Walking through its streets, surrounded by elegant architecture, colorful gardens, and the sparkling […]
Gulf of Georgia Cannery
While teaching in Vancouver, Marty and I took a drive to the historic fishing village of Steveston to visit the Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site. Located at the mouth of the Fraser River, Steveston was once the center of British Columbia’s salmon fishing industry. Today, the beautifully preserved cannery tells the story of […]
Capilano Suspension Bridge
Teaching in Vancouver, we try to carve out a little extra time to explore the area whenever possible. One of the things we love about teaching around the world is the opportunity to experience the local history, culture and natural beauty beyond the seminar itself. During this trip, we decided to visit one of the region’s attractions: The Capilano Suspension […]
Whistler Blackcomb
A seminar in Vancouver led to a journey north to Whistler Blackcomb, and into one of the most beautiful landscapes in British Columbia. Exploring this area means moving between two worlds. At the base, the village is alive with activity, but as you rise into the mountains, that changes. The environment opens, and the scale […]
Shannon Falls
After teaching in Vancouver, we decided to take a few days to spend some time in beautiful British Columbia. We headed toward Whistler, following the Sea-to-Sky Highway, a drive that lives up to its name with views that shift between ocean, mountains and forest. Along the way, we stopped at Shannon Falls. Even seeing it, you can hear […]
