October 10th, 2023 — There is a heritage barn with out buildings in Burgoyne Bay Park, Salt Spring Island, that has been waiting for years to be restored. It’s made from logs and rough cut timbers and the names of the animals who once sheltered in it could still be found over the stalls. Until recently it was in pristine condition, not a mark on it. A few days ago we walked by during a hike and found it covered in graffiti. It will be impossible to restore.
More beds
September 27th, 2023 — More student housing being built in the 3700 block of Wesbrook Mall at UBC. Over 58,000 students attend the Vancouver campus and there are beds for just over 13,000. About 8,000 students are on the waiting list for accommodation.
View cone
September 28th, 2023 — In the past there was much talk in Vancouver about preserving view cones, the ability to see the mountains from city streets. They’re long gone. Looking north west on Cordova Street from the overpass to 200 Granville Street.
Cruise ship
September 24th, 2023 — The Celebrity Eclipse cruise ship leaving English Bay in the rain.
Under
September 20th, 2023 — Under the upper levels highway just above Fisherman’s Cove in West Vancouver.
Sugar
September 18th, 2023 — The Rogers Sugar plant from the 800 block of Powell Street.
Looking east, then north
September 18th, 2023 — Looking east (above) from the Masonic Cemetery on Douglas Road towards the new high rises of Brentwood in Burnaby and then north (below) to bungalows still left over from the 1960’s; but not for long.
Tree fence
September 6th, 2023 — Condo development in the 500 block of West 29th Avenue.
Cranes, cars, concrete
September 9th, 2023 — A roof top parking lot in the 6300 block of #3 Road, Richmond.
Vineyard
August 25th, 2023 — Vineyard on Lower Ganges Road, Salt Spring Island.