Much needed update! DD in Tofino. Take a look and come visit!!

Tofino is a magical place, to escape the rain and grey skies of Vancouver and is much loved by locals. Tofino is the most westerly point in Canada, on Vancouver Island. It's about 5 hours from Vancouver - by ferry and car and is absolutely gorgeous!
Filled with kayaking, sunset gazing and hiking through old-growth rainforests, we had a fantastic weekend.
We stayed at a BnB (view from balcony is above) so compared to our first Canadian weeks of hostels, this was paradise!

Femke's Fantastic Photography

This is Femke - our new friend from Holland and I'm sure you'll agree after seeing these photos, a brilliant photographer. Take a look at these beautiful snapshots of Vancouver in February (all credit to Femke unfortunately!!) http://www.femkecc.blogspot.com















The Canadian Rockies




















Kitsilano 'Beach' - just around the corner from our house!!



































The seawall around Stanley Park - a great place for a stroll or for a rollerblade!!








































Kits Beach - Dan's favourite place to sit and sip a coffee















Giant fir trees - pretty common here





































Stanley Park




















The city through new eyes















Sculptures in the city




































Vancouver's famous steam clock (goes off every 15 minutes and lets off steam - pretty nice when it's -5 degrees!!)

Femke's photos continued

Gastown - a quirky little area of downtown

Vancouver "downtown" with reflection of Hotel Vancouver

Granville Island Public Market - such a great place to buy fresh Canadian salmon, fruit/veges, fudge for Dave, ingredients for home-made museli, the best roasted almonds...mmmm

Vancouver coastal mountains - a view from anywhere in the city

Beautiful city eh? ...