Summer Time in BRITISH COLUMBIA !  (continued)

The last installment of Summer Time in British Columbia. Just to give you an idea of what to expect in British Columbia once you get here. As I said before, Canada is a diverse country with 9 provinces. From the West coast to the East coast, it's probably wider than the US. I am not in liberty to discuss about Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, and the rest as I have not been there. Maybe another Pinoy blogger could do justice and may want to do this. I can tell you a little bit about Calgary, Alberta as I was there for a week in late January 2013. But for Metro Vancouver and the Lower Mainland of British Columbia, I can share a lot.

Its' summer but the water at Alouette Lake is cold. Unmindful aqua lovers frolick in the blue waters. The view from the shore is so relaxing with those thick evergreens in the background. Fun! Fun! Fun!

Wild ducks walking in cadence at the shore of Fraser River in Port Coquitlam, BC.

This is the view from the Sea Bus towards North Vancouver on our way to Capilano Suspension Bridge. This was sometime in July 2012. Notice the snow capping the mountain. May snow pa kahit summer na.

Want to try the sea plane? It costs more than a hundred dollars for a 30 minute ride.

Old style Ferry Boat cruises tourists along the coasts of Vancouver while wild ducks watch from a distance.

At the Waterfront in Downtown Vancouver. Behind us is an ocean cruise liner docked to load and unload tourists on a cruise from Alaska up North in the Arctic and down to the Carribean Islands and the Pacific.

Flowers in bloom adorn the Waterfront.

 The temperature in Vancouver during summer is still very cool and pleasant. You may go out without your jackets or sweaters but having them handy is advisable as temperatures in the late afternoon may become cooler than expected. 


Summer is also the time when most tourists come to Vancouver for its vibrance and color. It gives tourists a complete package of sheer fun and enjoyment for people looking for a variety of adventure in a day: The  diversity of the city, sea, rivers, beaches, nature parks, rocky mountains, and clear blue skies. Indeed a complete vacation package. Wala ka nang hahanapin pa.

Punjabis from India are some of the early immigrants in Vancouver.

Feathery streaks of clouds add some kind of summer glee in the skies near the US-Canada border.

These pine cones look like eggs but they are not. Parang Christmas decor ano?

KRAUSE Berry Farm in Langley, BC

  Langley being in the Lower Mainland is known for its berry and vegetable farms.  Some farm owners have even  incorporated family fun activities in their calendar. During summer, they open their farms to the public providing unique venues for family- centered activities.  KRAUSE Berry Farm even has this funny sign that greets "weekend farmers" at the farm entrance.  Whoever thought of this sign must always be a kid at heart.

 

  

Luscious red raspberries ready for picking.

Cheryl Vicente shows the blueberries she harvested while my wife has a container-ful of raspberries.

An old red pick-up truck that has  seen better years at the farm.

 

Boy Kulot must be talking to the big-footed horses.

These blueberries are not ready for picking. Hilaw pa.

Wow! Fresh berries cake with newly harvested strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries.

My son gets ready for a 15 to 20 minute calesa ride around the farm.

From afar, it's hard to notice this squirrel as it is camouflaged against the ground.

A volleyball game at a nature park in White Rock.

(All photos were taken using a Nikon D90 with 18-105mm Nikkor lens.)