Last weekend I decided to check out the Vancouver Zombie Walk. What a gruesome sight! With so many zombies streaming through downtown, it seemed as though Vancouver was under attack. Imagine, you’re enjoying a nice and sunny Saturday afternoon at the beach when suddenly hordes of zombies appear full of blood, guts and gore. If you didn’t know this was an annual event for folks to put on their best zombie face, you might just run and scream for your life.

The Celebration of Light kicked off on Saturday in Vancouver with China’s display of fireworks. The first time I watched the fireworks show was four years ago and I was pretty certain that it would be the last time unless I knew a friend who lived in a high rise with a great view near the area.

If you don’t mind the crowds and the gridlock afterwards, then it’s worth watching. This time around I really wanted to photograph the fireworks with my dslr camera. I decided to take them from a bridge where I could get a good vantage point. Even though I got there an hour early, there were already quite a number of folks waiting on the bridge. Luckily, I still found a good spot to plop down my tripod and take some shots.

A few weeks ago tulips were in full bloom around the city of Vancouver. It’s always a lovely sight to see.

It was raining most of the day in Tofino on the second day we were there. Though at times the rain was practically a downpour, we didn’t want to waste our time stuck in doors. So we decided to take a walk in the bog and explore the unique habitat of the area. It was difficult taking photos while holding an umbrella, but since we were the only crazy ones on the trail, I didn’t have to worry about blocking people on the boardwalk.

This is an exterior view of the bunkhouses. It seems like such a quaint little village with the bunkhouses connected to boardwalks that lead to the nearby cannery and ship yard.

In Steveston near the old cannery are some old bunk houses where the fishermen used to live. It’s quite neat to visit since you get to see how they lived back then. The houses are small, but everything they needed, they had in that house. Most of the fishermen who lived there were of Chinese or Japanese descent.

You know how they say that pets often look like their owners? This dog certainly resembled the Frenchman who was selling his catch of the day. He stood by quietly watching his owner and the group of people that had gathered around their boat buying fish.

Rain or shine, people can still appreciate the towering giants and its quiet yet immense ecosystem. There’s nothing like stretching your legs at this convenient rest stop in the woods.

On the way to Tofino, there is a rest area near Port Alberni on either side of the main road. Travelers can stop to stretch their legs and admire the tall trees in Cathedral Grove. Trails take people inside the grove where magnificent Douglas Firs stand. Almost everything in the grove is covered in moss.

The eagle may be the bigger bird, but the seagull is not afraid to show who’s boss. Wherever the eagle soared, the seagull was close behind squawking at him as if he was in his territory.

The waves were rough. We were getting thrashed about on the small boat and I was trying hard not to get sick, but had to capture the moment these sea lions were having on the rocks. Although it would be considered an absolutely yucky day in terms of the rain, these guys seemed to be enjoying every single drop.

I bet one of the best ways to get the most spectacular views of Canada is by riding the rail. These trains must pass through some amazing scenery that I can only imagine. A couple years ago I went on a road trip east to Jasper and Banff. The views were cinematic and once in a while I’d see a long stretch of boxcars in the distance weaving through forests, mountains and lakes. With nothing but pure nature all around, it’s an amazing sight to witness.

The neat thing about this park is the islet that is connected to it. In low tide you can hike your way to the big rock by carefully maneuvering through the stretch of boulders that link it to the beach. It’s also a place where scuba divers come to dive. The photo above was taken from a small cove located off of one of the trails in the park.

My friend had done some research via Google maps to find good locations for spotting eagles. This was one of the spots we found below the train tracks. There were no eagles, but there was some scenic views and oddly a river boat that gave tours in what seemed like a pretty secluded area.