When i first came to know that i have to move to Edmonton i didn't
even know where it was. 'Canada' to most Indians means only one of the
following things -' extreme cold' and 'Niagara falls'. I had only read
about Canada in 'Dollar Bahu' and there too it was described as a
country where the person has to spend some very difficult years so that
he can go to United States. Naturally i was quite apprehensive about
moving. But, amongst all these averse opinions only one of my friends
was very excited for me, saying that it is a very beautiful country with
wildlife and mind blowing scenic beauty. I felt comforted by that and
started looking forward to my actual experience.
Vancouver : (5th July - 13th July 2012)
Since Vinay was in Vancouver for a short time we decided that i would land in Vancouver so that I can get a chance to see Vancouver. We were in Vancouver for only one week. We decided to spend the evenings in the week touring the city and on the weekend to go to Victoria Island. Vancouver is quite a big city with a really impressive downtown. We took the train to go to Downtown and then walked down from the station to Canada Place Promenade. The Downtown area is very impressive with many multi-storeyed buildings overlooking busy streets. Yet, alongside these busy streets there are small gardens with beautiful fountains where people can sit and take a respite before heading on with their busy schedules.
Canada Place Promenade is a really beautiful spot on the harbour. It was an old cargo pier which was turned into a really great tourist spot when the Canada Place was constructed with its unique architecture resembling the sails of a boat. At Canada Place we took a walk on the 'history walkway' which is like a self guided walkway into Vancouver's past clicking photos with the statues there. The walkway overlooks the harbour and we saw different cruise ships docked there on their way to Alaska. Sitting on one of the benches there with brightly colored flower plants by my side, looking out at the sparkling sea with the sea breeze brushing on our face i could not help but feel that i am in a land of beauty.
After sometime we thought of returning home going via the old Vancouver area. There we saw many antique shops, small cafes with people eating while sitting on chairs in the patio area, old buildings and lampposts which would have come straight from a Victorian era novel. I felt a bit nostalgic there as it reminded me of Goa with its old building and small but chic restaurants. As the sun started setting we returned home because even these beautiful streets in this wonderful city have seen their share of street violence.
Vancouver : (5th July - 13th July 2012)
Since Vinay was in Vancouver for a short time we decided that i would land in Vancouver so that I can get a chance to see Vancouver. We were in Vancouver for only one week. We decided to spend the evenings in the week touring the city and on the weekend to go to Victoria Island. Vancouver is quite a big city with a really impressive downtown. We took the train to go to Downtown and then walked down from the station to Canada Place Promenade. The Downtown area is very impressive with many multi-storeyed buildings overlooking busy streets. Yet, alongside these busy streets there are small gardens with beautiful fountains where people can sit and take a respite before heading on with their busy schedules.
Canada Place Promenade is a really beautiful spot on the harbour. It was an old cargo pier which was turned into a really great tourist spot when the Canada Place was constructed with its unique architecture resembling the sails of a boat. At Canada Place we took a walk on the 'history walkway' which is like a self guided walkway into Vancouver's past clicking photos with the statues there. The walkway overlooks the harbour and we saw different cruise ships docked there on their way to Alaska. Sitting on one of the benches there with brightly colored flower plants by my side, looking out at the sparkling sea with the sea breeze brushing on our face i could not help but feel that i am in a land of beauty.
After sometime we thought of returning home going via the old Vancouver area. There we saw many antique shops, small cafes with people eating while sitting on chairs in the patio area, old buildings and lampposts which would have come straight from a Victorian era novel. I felt a bit nostalgic there as it reminded me of Goa with its old building and small but chic restaurants. As the sun started setting we returned home because even these beautiful streets in this wonderful city have seen their share of street violence.
Nice start of your travelogue/stay in Canada. Further installments are awaited.
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