A Whale (wail) of a tale

Up early to head to the city for our Vancouver Island trip to see some whales and the renowned "Butchart Gardens". On arriving early at our pick up point we were told that our tour was leaving from Vancouver Island......4 hours away and a sea plane wouldn't even get us there on time. Unfortunately for us the Vancouver Tourist Centre got the tour wrong and all other whale tours full. No whales this time only me wailing.

The refund burnt a hole in our pockets as we booked a Sea Vancouver adventure and also did a Fly Over Canada Virtual tour. The Sea Vancouver tour was 90 minutes on a zodiac whizzing around Vancouver Harbour and False Creek. Our tour guide Tim was full of info about the history of Vancouver Harbour and also the dollar value of landmark buildings. The tourist in front of me was Prince Harry's double which was only fitting as we were sitting on board the Lady Di.

After this we headed towards Canada Place where we crossed Canada by air in a 3D virtual tour........even mist on my glasses as we went to Niagara Falls. Great fun experience.

Finishing on a positive note about my whale tale...... I did see a seal pup in the harbour.

Float homes 

Burrard St bridge ART DECO style

Controversial mural

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Vancouver's largest mural

Paul getting some dutch courage for zodiac ride!

People pay top dollars to live on these float homes near Granville Island.

Fueling station in the harbour. At one firework event they ran out of diesel.

1.2 million litres.