Welcome to Victoria, Vancouver Island. A lovely but shorter bus trip today from Whistler. Pressure was on as we had a ferry to catch. Rob our driver did a great job getting us to the terminal an hour earlier than anticipated so we were able to catch an early ferry which gave us extra time in the city. The bonus about being in Canada today is that they are celebrating Canada Day and we hitched onboard for the party. Our hotel is overlooking the water so a short w...

It was a beautiful trip in the coach today. We travelled past some of most beautiful and rugged lakes and mountains. Described as their farming country we finally saw cattle grazing and in feedlots. They irrigate their paddocks and alot seem to bale hay. The change in the scenery between Sun Peaks and Whistler was quite remarkable. It was a very steep ride up a winding road, the closer we got you could still see the snow on the peaks. Arrived in Whistler aroun...

Big day in the coach today. We left Jasper and travelled Yellowhead Highway along the Fraser and Thompson rivers. Same route as travelled as fur traders. We saw a black bear mum and 3 cubs, shat a highlight. She sat for us for some time, cubs climbed a closs tree but mum hung around. Morning tea break was at Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Rockies. More coach and then lunch at a Rv park with lovely lake views. Not sure about this stop. A couple of hours la...

Have been trouble posting to facebook so will see how this goes. Our last day in Vancouver was the first day of our Globus tour. We took a bus ride around Vancouver again, but with our new traveling companions. It was well worth as we saw fhe historic Gas Town, many of the buildings used for fhe Olympics. Vancouver is a very clean city. Homeless people do track you down with a good story and try you out for some money or cigarettes. We had a lovely dinner at a r...

A late breakfast today before jumping in a taxi and heading to Vancouvers beautiful Staney Park. It covers around 404 hectares or 1000 acres. It is like a green oasis in the middle of the city.You see it all, mountains, the city, old trees, beach, city views, yachts as well as cultural and historical landmarks. We caught a horse drawn trolley car for an hour long trip. This park is where you see the first nation Totem poles, each telling their own story. A rose g...