Today was a sight-seeing day. Both Dad and I got an early start to the day by driving through Little India on the way to Gastown. Little India was true to its name. The part of town named Little India was a two block section that was anchored by Punjab Market. It was so brief that I don’t have any pictures!
Gastown was larger and consisted of multiple streets filled with shops, bars, and nightclubs. The sidewalks were brick and lampposts were ornately decorated with hanging flowerpots. Home to the one and only Steam Clock, Gastown features Victorian style buildings and a mountainous backdrop. Gastown was also within a two block walk of Chinatown, which was our next destination.
Victorian Style Apartments
Brick sidewalks with picturesque streetlights.
Random Fish Fountain.
Gassy Jack! A man integral to the first days of Gas town.
Steam Clock! Every 15 minutes it chimes a melody and the hour.
Chinatown is similar to U.S Chinatowns, but was definitely cleaners and more well-kept. The streets were filled with people purchasing a variety of goods at local shops and elderly Chinese on their daily walk. Historic buildings are juxtaposed against modern high rises and commercial shops. Some of the few buildings we visited were the Millennium Gate, the skinniest building, a Chinese garden, and the monument to Canadian-Chinese. After viewing the sites we stopped for a dim sum lunch and bought some Chinese pastries at a local store.
The Millennium Gate!
The 6 foot wide building!
This certifies this building as the skinniest building!
Lotus flower.
The Chinese Garden
Monument to Canadian Chinese
Vancouver was a pretty place, but after visiting Chinatown we decided to head to Vancouver Island. The only transportation to and from Vancouver Island is by ferry, which departs from North Vancouver or Tsawwassen. After taking the ferry and viewing the majestic beauty of the San Juan Islands, we traveled to Victoria.
Me and the beautiful ocean.
I don't know what mountain this is, but it is very majestic.
Part of the San Juan Islands.
More pictures of the San Juan Islands.
A beautiful day for sailing!
Victoria is the capital city of the province of British Columbia. It is a small city that has historic government buildings overlooking Juan de Fuca Strait and Olympic National Park. Once we checked into the hotel, we walked to Chinatown, viewed the multiple government buildings, and visited Beacon Hill Park.
Chinese Public School
The entrance to Victoria Chinatown.
Victoria City Hall
James Cook
The seat of government for British Columbia, Canada.
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