British Columbia Turns 150 Years Old In 2008!

[Ron]

B.C. is 150 this year!

2008 marks a very special anniversary in British Columbia: 150 years of cultural diversity, community strength and widespread achievement since the founding of the Crown Colony of British Columbia in 1858.

On November 19, 1858, the new colony’s governor, Sir James Douglas, read the official proclamation that cemented one of the most significant events in B.C.’s history. Arguably, if it hadn’t been for that moment, Canada may not have extended from coast to coast and B.C. might not be the strong, vibrant, united province that it is today.

http://www.bc150.gov.bc.ca/bc150.aspx?page=home

In this thread I will post a few things about BC & Vancouver.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S1Jc0JFCLUA

This is Queen Elizabeth Park. We had our wedding pics taken here.
It is the highest point in the actual City of Vancouver, a nice view and only 10 minutes from my house.

[Ron]

Gastown is the original Vancouver!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MGsHra-slDQ

[Ron]

You may recognize the fellow here, it is Lord Stanley of Stanley Cup fame.
He donated the 1,000 acre Stanley Park to be enjoyed in perpetuity.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1eogw...eature=related

[Scott Hutchinson]

Viva La Canada.

[Ron]

Granville Island a must see if you come to Vancouver!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2jGAi...eature=related

[Ron]

Grouse Mountain on the North Shore looking towards Vancouver City.
You can ski here in the winter, & the only way to get up there is by gondola.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1XB_6...eature=related

[Ron]

Spanish Banks in Vancouver one of many, many beaches.
We take the kids here lots.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KNpdihaKkqs

[Ron]

Harrison Hot Springs about an hour and a half east of Vancouver.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jh4AEHIdjl8

Our Church has camped there many times on the side of the lake.

[Ron]

Victoria, B.C. our capital city located on Vancouver Island. You can only get there by BC Ferries or by plane.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GG5R8b_2vpg