Our trip to British Columbia in Canada
One of our dreams has always been to take a trip into Canada. Well we finally made our trip on a three day weekend the last weekend in September 2008, and it was incredible.
We went into Canada from Idaho, after driving the some pretty gorgeous country in Idaho, by Lake Pend Oreille and entered just north of Bonners Ferry into British Columbia in the Kootenay Rocky area. The Kootenay Lake, incredibly beautiful and right in view most all the time.
Come experience British Columbia, and the beauty of the Kootenay Rockies and Lake.
Photo (c) by photographer, Linda Hoxie.
The above image of the mountain you pass in Northern Idaho just before you get to the border at Nelway, British Columbia, Canada.
Arriving at the Canadian Border
Almost there, only 1500 feet to the border of Canada. We were so excited, finally going to see Canada. Something I have wanted to do as long as I can remember.
Photo (c) by photographer, Linda Hoxie.
We can see customs.
Photo (c) by photographer, Linda Hoxie.
We arrived in Canada, British Columbia.
Photo (c) by photographer, Linda Hoxie.
We have to change our speed to metric, it is a good thing our odometer has metric reading too.
Photo (c) by photographer, Linda Hoxie.
I found a sign that I thought was kind of funny, sorry I didn't get a picture of it. But is said, Maximum speed 50 kph when "children are on road".
Their children must run fast!
The drive along Koontenay Lake
The views were just spectacular along the drive. There is high mountains, that seem untouched by man, with lush valleys below.
Photo (c) by photographer Linda Hoxie
The Lake is held back by a series of man made dikes. This sign told the story about how they came to be.
Photo (c) by photographer Linda Hoxie
Another view of the lush valley below.
Photo (c) by photographer Linda Hoxie
Below is Mount Hooknose, appropriately named don't you think?
Photo (c) by photographer Linda Hoxie
This is a small marina we stopped at on Kootenay Lake. It was a nice rest area, with a gazebo for picnics, and probably weddings too.
Photo (c) by photographer Linda Hoxie
The views along the drive were just spectacular. We both enjoyed the beauty so much, just stopping to get out and just enjoy the beautiful views.
Photo (c) by photographer Linda Hoxie
We came up over a small hill and this view opened up. The photo does not do it justice at all as it litterly took our breath away!
Photo (c) by photographer Linda Hoxie
Readers: Have you been there before?
I'm in love with British Columbia in Canada, gorgeous and uncrowded. The traffic was pretty much none existent, just a few cars along the way. The fall colors were amazing!
Have you ever been to Canada?
Is it a place you would like to visit?
Have you been to Canada, if so where?
Fetching blurbs now... please stand byNever been there but might like to go.
bgamall says:
I have not been there. I have been to the southern Cascades but that is the closest. What a great lens. I have two cascade lenses about Mt Shasta and Mt Lassen the southernmost Cascade mountain. Gary
Posted November 24, 2008
littlesnowflakes says:
I didn't make it all the way to Canada. My husband and I took a trip to Maine one year. During that trip I was trying to use my cell phone and could not understand WHY I couldn't make a call. It was at that time I saw a sign that said "Canadian Border 5 miles." We were so close that we could no long get and American phone signal.
Posted November 14, 2008
easyforyouebooks says:
No I have never been there but I hope I get to see some of the beautiful place from the pictures
Posted November 11, 2008
WhiteOak50 says:
I have never been there. I almost made it to Canada once, but it was one of those moments and we turned the car to go some place else.
Posted November 10, 2008
Number1Athlete says:
I really want to go to Canada and explore. To be honest, I never have been out of the U.S.
Posted November 09, 2008
susannaduffy says:
Someone send me the plane ticket please! I've never seen such colours in trees
Posted November 07, 2008
supercibor says:
No I have never been there,but I'd love to. Your pictures are great. I need to get a Canadian visa which is not easy from this of the world. Is it true that CANADA means ACA? NADA: Here? there is nothing.
Posted November 07, 2008
Spook says:
Personally have never been there but my wife has many years ago.
Posted November 07, 2008
AslanBooks says:
Never been there...I'd like to visit for a hunting or fishing trip!
Posted November 06, 2008
WhitU4ever says:
I would love to visit Canada. The mountains and wide open spaces are my kind of terrain.
Posted November 06, 2008
OhMe says:
I've never been to Canada but would like to go to Glacier National Park.
Posted November 06, 2008
SaraMu says:
You took the same road trip I'd like to take. It's nice to see your pics. I'm even more inspired now.
Posted November 06, 2008
Margo_Arrowsmith says:
I have never been to Western Canada (although my greatgrandfather was from Alberta) But eastern is wonderful
Posted November 06, 2008
CCGAL says:
I never thought about it, but looking at these wonderful photos made me want to be there!
Posted November 06, 2008
Yes, been there and we went to...
RYPcontent says:
Yes, I've been to BC and I LOVE it! I made a lens with some of my favorite places at http://www.squidoo.com/vancouver-bc-beautiful-places :-)
Posted September 10, 2009
Intuitive says:
I've been across Ontario from Detroit into Vermont. There was a lovely provincial park on Lake Ontario just east of Toronto that we camped in overnight. I love Canada!
Posted July 31, 2009
JoanneOtt says:
I live in British Columbia on Vancouver Island. The Kootenay area is gorgeous.
Posted March 16, 2009
Evelyn_Saenz says:
I've been to Quebec several times. I love the peacefulness and the wide open spaces. Quebec city reminded me of small cities in Europe. Montreal is too big for me. I'd love to go to British Columbia some day.
Posted January 07, 2009
Hulakow says:
I've been to Vancouver & Victoria in B.C., two of the most beautiful & cleanest cities I've ever seen. I've also been through Banff & Lake Louise, two very beautiful places. I've been through Calgary and stayed in Edmonton, Alberta for three weeks. This was many years ago, but I remember only good things of all I saw in Canada. It is truly a kind of paradise of it's own. I would love to live there myself.
Posted November 12, 2008
snowman2795 says:
Was born in Canada and now live in Wisconsin. Really nice pics. BC and Southern Alberta are my favs (even though I was one of those stinkin' easterner's from Ottawa/Toronto.
When you go back, I suggest you head toward Calgary (great place) take a trip up to the Glaciers at Jasper, and then head back toward BC along the Trans Canada. Absolutely spectacular! You can bare-knuckle it along the Fraser River or head toward Vancouver thru a tunnel. I've done both.
BC offers something at every turn. And by the way...while in Alberta and BC...buy some Purdy's chocolates. Best in North America!
Posted November 12, 2008
EricStifel says:
I've been a few times. Once I drove in at Niagara Falls and drove mostly around Lake Ontario and came back to the US in Maine, and an other time I drove in at Port Huron in MI and came out at Niagara Falls. Both trips were amazing on different levels. One was done with a few buddies and the other one was done with my Wife and kids. I cherish both memories! To darn cold up there, give me Florida or give me.... Some place farther south! LOL
Posted November 11, 2008
PattB says:
Drove up along the coast of British Colombia in the moonlight, looking out toward the islands. It was just gorgeous, breath-taking. Then across the Rockies near Banff and on to Toronto. It was a great trip, and I hope to return someday.
Posted November 11, 2008
genefleszar says:
Great photos, it's been a long time but the charm is still there. Gene
Posted November 10, 2008
celicagts188 says:
I have been but it was more of a gambling and "alcoholic beverages" trip. Ha ha ha! My brother and I went to the huge casino on the river and stayed in Montreal most of the time. Ah, the younger days!
Posted November 10, 2008
CherylK says:
I've been to Vancouver and Victoria, BC. They're both just lovely cities.
Posted November 09, 2008
selwynf says:
just came back from a three week honeymoon taking in the Rockies (Banff, Lake Louise and Jasper National Park) and a drive through BC to Vancouver for three nights then on to Quebec, Montreal and Toronto.
Canaga is an amazing place... we came across some of the most beautiful scenery we have ever and probably ever will see. We came across some wildlife too, the suicidal kind just jumping out in front of the car and nearly walking into us! Don't put it off, make your next holiday in Canada. Either go in the heat of summer or depths of winter. The transitional period between summer and winter means that the summer activities have closed down and the winter ones haven't yet started up... ENjoy
Posted November 09, 2008
MobyD says:
I've been in Canada, first around Niagara Falls a few times. Later I drove through from there to the Detroit area, but that was mainly a shortcut to the West from New England. My best trips were a couple of forays to the Maritimes in 1994 and 1999, with Cape Breton Island being the highlight of both trips. Since moving to Portland, I've only made one brief trip to Vancouver, BC. I'd love to see more of British Columbia.
Posted November 09, 2008
LaraineRose says:
I grew up in the Creston valley (Pictures 6-8). I always thought that the "Flats," as we called the reclaimed land between the mountains, is like a patchwork quilt. I've always loved that area and visit my family there often. An artist uncle of mine painted a picture of the mountains while visiting us. When he showed his friends and family in Manitoba the painting they laughed and said, "Blue mountains .. who ever heard of blue mountains!!" They really do look blue though don't they!
Thank you for enjoying our country and writing about it. Congrats!
Posted November 09, 2008
LDWorld says:
We wen to Vancouver and loved it a bunch! We are planning to go back soon...
Posted November 08, 2008
nightbear says:
I have been to Toronto, it was one of the funnest and most beautiful vacations I've ever taken.
Posted November 07, 2008
Alex_D says:
I camped at a Canadian National Park and it was the most quiet place I've ever been. I also got pursued by an grouchy moose!
Posted November 07, 2008
glacier4 says:
Some friends and I took a 5 day road trip to Canada. We went to Jasper National Park and Banff National Park. It was so beautiful and we had an amazing time!
Posted November 07, 2008
DarleneOuimet says:
I live in Southern Alberta Canada, right at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. I never get tired of the beauty, however... I think I am ready to try living by the Ocean in a warm climate for a few years! LOL
Posted November 07, 2008
fotolady49 says:
Ontario, Quebec, Sault St. Marie and really enjoyed the drive we took along Lake Superior when we were there. Beautiful country!
Posted November 07, 2008
janices7 says:
Did a huge loop around the north side of Lake Superior down to Sault Ste. Marie to Ottawa to Montreal to Quebec down through NY state and back up to Niagara Falls. It was quite a trek - we absolutely loved Quebec City. Someday we'll definitely do Banff and B.C.
Posted November 07, 2008
WalterSeward says:
lived there. Travel there. Beauty it is in God's country. Seasons, variety, peaceful. Don't tell anyone, we want to keep it this way.
Posted November 07, 2008
JasonE says:
I have been to Banff twice and to Lake Louise once. (Both are in Alberta, near Calgary.) I would certainly love to go back again sometime. The mountains and streams there are beautiful. It looks like you had a wonderful trip too!
Posted November 07, 2008
K_Linda says:
I grew up in northern Vermont. We lived only an hour and a half from Montreal and could actually go out to dinner there. Montreal is a beautiful city and has wonderful restaurants of all kinds. Also, Quebec City is very lovely and is a lot like an old European city. I have never been to western Canada, but I would love to see it.
Posted November 07, 2008
NatalieC says:
I live in Canada and have had the opportunity to travel to many gorgeous places. What comes to mind the most, Lake Moraine in Alberta, The old growth forests in the Temagami Ontario, Mohone Bay and Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, and Quebec City, Quebec.
Posted November 07, 2008
TerriJo says:
I love the city so I love Vancouver. Since the day we went to the World's fair there, I have loved it. I've been there on one business trip where we stayed in a fabulous hotel overlooking the world's fair site on the water. It had a revolving top floor restaurant, unbelievable scenery from there. But my favorite place in Canada is Victoria, BC. Stay tuned for pics because this great lens gives me an idea!!
Posted November 07, 2008
OnceUponaBid says:
Yes, I have been right over the border from VT about 20 years ago. Canada is great, as our its people. Great pictures on this lens, definately makes anyone want to head right there! :) - Marty
Posted November 07, 2008
KentuckyGal says:
I went on a fly/bus tour of Banff and Jasper (along with Glacier Park in Montana) back in the early 90's.
Posted November 07, 2008
KimGiancaterino says:
I've been to Vancouver and to Niagara Falls. Canada is a beautiful country. I also have family in Windsor, Ontario.
Posted November 06, 2008
poddys says:
I went across the river from Detroit to Windsor one night for a wedding. That's my experience of being in Canada. Doesn't really count does it...
Posted November 06, 2008
JessieA says:
Love Canada, I have been all over Ontario, British Columbia, and Alberta. British Columbia is by far one of the most beautiful places that I have ever been to.
Posted November 06, 2008
WifeLA says:
Well, I live in Canada...Sooke, BC on Vancouver Island. There's nothing like Island life!!
Great Lens...visit us again :)
LA
Posted November 06, 2008
AngelsAssets says:
Canada is a great country...from sea to sea to sea. Best if you see it for yourself though.
Posted November 06, 2008
kmcvay says:
I've lived in Beautiful British Columbia since 1967, primarily on Vancouver Island. I've never found another place I'd rather be.
Posted November 06, 2008
thesolowriter says:
I've been to Quetico backpacking and fishing. It was soooo beautiful. And after seeing your lens, I want to see more of the country.
Posted November 06, 2008
aj2008 says:
Yes, we went to Toronto when one of my daughters was only 9 months old. She ensured that we always had the most fantastic service wherever we went and I could have had $5 for every time someone said to us: "Gee, is so cute", then it would have paid for the trip. The highlight had to be Niagara Falls and the ride on The Maid of the Mist - awesome! I would like to go whale watching on the West coast if I went back.
Posted November 06, 2008
AdriennePetersen says:
We went to Vancouver once when I was a young teen to visit
relatives. I want to go to Alberta, my dad was born there.
Posted November 06, 2008
cyrusvman says:
ive lived in vancouver canada all my life and its the best city ever it always makes the top 5 cities to live in.
p.s. cant wait till 2010 olimpyics in vancouver
Posted October 14, 2008
Treasures-By-Brenda says:
I have had the pleasure of living all the way from the east coast of Nova Scotia to the west coast of British Columbia and some of the points in between. We have loved everywhere we have been! Canada is a fantastic place to visit so if you have the chance, make sure you grab it!
Posted October 13, 2008
GramaBarb says:
I lived in Nelson for 17 years and it is the best places to live EVER! ok, now I'm homesick :( I was living there while Steve Martin and Daryl Hannah were in town filming Roxanne. They became part of the town for the summer of 1987. The movie shows how beautiful Nelson is too.
Posted October 13, 2008
jeffryv says:
I lived in Nelson for a summer, one of the best little towns in BC.
Posted October 13, 2008
nightbear says:
We had one of our favorite vacations in Toronto, Not only was it beautiful it was so clean. Even their subway was so clean and you felt safe riding it. Really nice memories
Posted October 07, 2008
stargazer00 says:
We have traveled quite a bit in Canada and it is such a gorgeous country! We traveled from BC over to Winnipeg a two or three times. Love that trip!
Posted October 06, 2008
mulberry says:
Quebec, Montreal, Windsor....planned a trip to the Canadian Rockies a few years ago but if fell through :(
Posted October 06, 2008
lakeerieartists says:
Yes, been there but it has been awhile. Toronto, Montreal, Windsor, and of course, Niagra Falls.
Posted October 06, 2008
JustBon-Crochet-Designs says:
Yes, I've visited :) The Canadian side of Niagara Falls and then on to Toronto, where I went to the top of the CN Tower. I'm not good with heights..lol...but the views were spectacular.
Posted October 06, 2008
Crossing Koontenay Bay, on the Ferry.
We were pleasantly surprised to find out that all inland ferries in British Columbia are free! What a great country!
This was the ferry schedule. (photo below) They say the traffic is a lot heavier in the summer time, so there may be a bit of a wait. But when we went we got right on when the ferry arrived.
Photo (c) by photographer Linda Hoxie
The following pictures were the view from the dock where the ferry comes in. I'm not sure that waiting in such a beautiful place could be much of an inconvenience if you do go during the summer.
The bench.
Photo (c) by photographer Linda Hoxie
The snow covered peaks.
Photo (c) by photographer Linda Hoxie
The ferry as it arrives.
Photo (c) by photographer Linda Hoxie
Driving onto the ferry. I think the ferry holds approximately 60 cars. There was a semi truck that crossed that unloaded too.
Photo (c) by photographer Linda Hoxie
The views of Kootenay bay as you cross on the ferry were just incredible. This is a view behind us.
Photo (c) by photographer Linda Hoxie
A sailboat crossing the Kootenay Bay. Wouldn't that be fun to do!
Photo (c) by photographer Linda Hoxie
Another view of the mountains.
Photo (c) by photographer Linda Hoxie
I love the sailboats.
Photo (c) by photographer Linda Hoxie
The fall colors were so beautiful here.
Photo (c) by photographer Linda Hoxie
A large boat and our dock awaiting us on the west side of Kootenay Bay.
Photo (c) by photographer Linda Hoxie
Nelson, British Columbia
Nelson was a beautiful city, that is not too far from the west dock we de-boarded at. There is a gorgeous bridge as you come into the town, but I didn't catch a picture of it. The whole town is set in the depths of those tree covered mountains, with the river running along it. What a incredible place it must be to live there.
These are some of the views in the city or township, and the drive along the way from the dock.
Photo (c) by photographer Linda Hoxie, all rights reserved.
A beautiful fountain, in front of the fall colors.
Photo (c) by photographer Linda Hoxie, all rights reserved.
This was a beautiful house, look at the colors in those trees.
Photo (c) by photographer Linda Hoxie, all rights reserved.
How about a House shaped like a ship? Isn't that unique?
Photo (c) by photographer Linda Hoxie, all rights reserved.
I loved this old building with the castle towers, and the Canadian flag flying proudly from the steeple.
Photo (c) by photographer Linda Hoxie, all rights reserved.
This granite building was covered in ivy.
About Kootenay Lake
Kootenay Lake is a Canadian lake located between the Selkirk and Purcell mountain ranges in the Kootenay region of British Columbia. It is one of the largest natural lakes in British Columbia, at approximately 100 km in length and 3-5 km in width. It is, in part, a widening of the Kootenay River, which in turn drains into the Columbia River system. Although oriented primarily in a north-south configuration, a western arm positioned roughly halfway up the length of the lake stretches 35 km to the town of Nelson.Kootenay Lake, British Columbia, Canada
The lake originally tidally and seasonally flooded an approximately 80 km long marsh lying to the lake's south within the Creston Valley. However, this has been now been diked and converted to commercial agriculture.
In 1931, Corra Linn Dam was built at the mouth of Kootenay Lake, where it became a river again.White Sturgeon Just downriver was Bonnington Falls, today the site of several hydroelectric dams.
The lake is crossed by the Kootenay Lake Ferry, a toll-free vehicular ferry operating between Balfour and Kootenay Bay. In 1958 the Kootenay Lake Crossing, a electrical power line crossing of Kootenay Lake, was built.
The drive south from Nelson to the State of Washington, USA
As we left Nelson and headed south, there was a lot of beautiful country we drove through.
Photo (c) by photographer Linda Hoxie
The fall colors were just amazing.
Photo (c) by photographer Linda Hoxie
These were some rock climbers along the drive. There is a lot of steep, and rocky mountains to climb in this area.
Photo (c) by photographer Linda Hoxie
There was a parachuter that we saw too. We were wondering just where he planned on landing as there is nothing but trees as far as you can see in the area he was falling into!
Map of British Columbia
Back in the United States. We came out in Washington, US.
The border coming out of Canada was a lot stricter that the border coming into Canada. Which is probably a good thing for our security.
Photo (c) by photographer, Linda Hoxie
After we left Canada and entered the state of Washington, the beautiful scenery did not stop. The pictures below are Boundry Lake, in Washington.
Photo (c) by photographer, Linda Hoxie
A close up of a log.
Photo (c) by photographer, Linda Hoxie
Looking west.
Photo (c) by photographer, Linda Hoxie
The view looking east.
Photo (c) by photographer, Linda Hoxie
The reflections of the trees.
Photo (c) by photographer, Linda Hoxie
A view a little farther back.
Kootenay Prints and Posters
Photographer Linda Hoxie
I hope you enjoyed our trip through British Columbia, Canada
I appreciate you stopping by and checking out our Canada Trip.
Please leave a message so I know you were here.
Linda
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- Spook Spook Nov 14, 2009 @ 11:53 am
- Outstanding lens and photo's. Blessed by an Angel.
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- ArtByLinda ArtByLinda Aug 26, 2009 @ 9:32 pm | in reply to al
- Al, I am honored to have inspired you with the photographs of your beautiful homeland and wish you the best of luck on your new life, may it bring you all the happiness you seek! Enjoy, Linda
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- al al Aug 26, 2009 @ 1:24 pm
- Your trip looks like a lot of fun and the scenery is breathtaking! I was born in canada 22 years ago and have lived in the UK ever since. I've never had the money to "go home" but your pictures have inspired me again. about to book my one-way ticket to canada from england to start a new life. wish me luck!..
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- Intuitive Intuitive Jul 31, 2009 @ 8:32 am
- Great way to use a lens as a scrapbook!
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- JoanneOtt JoanneOtt Mar 16, 2009 @ 12:45 am
- Wonderful lens of a very beautiful area. Love your pictures!
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- Evelyn_Saenz Evelyn_Saenz Jan 7, 2009 @ 11:49 am
- Thank you for the tour of British Columbia.
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- easyforyouebooks easyforyouebooks Nov 11, 2008 @ 10:20 pm
- What an absolutly wonderful place. I hope I'll get to see it one day
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- EricStifel EricStifel Nov 11, 2008 @ 6:55 pm
- Wow, that was an awesome trip, thanks so much. Now I have to find the time to do the western side of Canada in the future, those pics are fantastic. Thanks again, and I really loved the house shaped like a ship, that was just to much, lol.
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- PattB PattB Nov 11, 2008 @ 5:47 pm
- Awesome lens, beautiful pictures. Congratulations on LOTD! It was well-deserved. I was in BC many years ago in the summertime, and was shocked to see people in ski clothes and with ski racks! Best of both worlds I guess, the ocean and the mountains. 5 stars and a favorite!*****
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- lakeerieartists lakeerieartists Nov 11, 2008 @ 7:56 am
- Your lenses are always wonderful. And congrats on LOTD!
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- Aldric_Chang Aldric_Chang Nov 11, 2008 @ 1:27 am
- Hi ArtbyLinda,
What a great lens! 5 stars for you! I've also created a lens based on the world's man made marvels at http://www.squidoo.com/man-made-marvels. Hope you can visit it and give me your feedback :)
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- GabryelandKarilyn GabryelandKarilyn Nov 10, 2008 @ 11:17 pm
- Congratulations LTD!!!! What a beautiful pictures. My aunt lives in Vancouver!! I want to go someday :).
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- Limousine-Directory Limousine-Directory Nov 10, 2008 @ 10:37 pm
- Great pictures - keep up the good work - you've created a great lens.
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- aquariann aquariann Nov 10, 2008 @ 6:17 pm
- Wonderful lens! The photographs and descriptions of your trip are lovely. Congratulations on making LOTD! :D
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- LucyVet LucyVet Nov 10, 2008 @ 5:01 pm
- Beautiful lens and congrats on LOTD!
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- WhiteOak50 WhiteOak50 Nov 10, 2008 @ 12:48 pm
- Beautiful lens, great pictures..thank you for taking us there!
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- Mazzer Mazzer Nov 10, 2008 @ 4:22 am
- Another really beautful lens from you. The pictures are really great.I sooo want to go there now!
Congratulations on LOTD!!
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- daria369 daria369 Nov 9, 2008 @ 8:42 pm
- Brilliant lens, breathtaking photos and congrats on LOTD!!!
I really enjoy visiting new places and this surely has been an awesome trip - thanks to you... :)
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- CherylK CherylK Nov 9, 2008 @ 3:06 pm
- Awesome lens. Congratulations on Lens of the Day. Very well deserved.
I've traveled to Victoria, BC by ferry from Port Angeles, WA and up to Vancouver by car. I have a sister who lives in Port Angeles and another sister in Mt. Vernon, WA which is probably less than two hours from Vancouver. Both cities are gorgeous.
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- elico elico Nov 9, 2008 @ 2:18 pm
- I love Canada. Thank you for the beautiful photographs.
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- LaraineRose LaraineRose Nov 9, 2008 @ 1:54 am
- You have captured the beauty of the Kootenays! Next trip .. Okanagan Valley? Truly beautiful also! Let me know when you're coming ... I'll be your tour guide.
Congratulations on LOTD. Well deserved! 5*s, favorite, fan already - lensrolled.
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- Janusz Janusz Nov 8, 2008 @ 1:52 pm
- Well deserved, I felt like I was there.. All those fantastic photos :)
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- mbgphoto mbgphoto Nov 8, 2008 @ 12:22 pm
- Great lens. Beautiful photography!!
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- LDWorld LDWorld Nov 8, 2008 @ 9:50 am
- Super!!
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- jdpugsle jdpugsle Nov 8, 2008 @ 5:30 am
- Hello Linda,
Breathtaking Lens! You really took some excellent pictures on this lens. Professional quality. You should think about submitting some of these pictures to the professionals. You may get some money for them. They are superb. Thank you for your hard work in presenting this lens. I am grateful for that.
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- MrMarmalade MrMarmalade Nov 8, 2008 @ 3:29 am
- We are planning to go In January up To Alaska, despite the lady in Charge.
The accorss canada by train. We love trains.
Great lens
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- ArtByLinda ArtByLinda Nov 8, 2008 @ 12:41 am | in reply to cphillips
- Thank you everyone for your kind comments and support, I think I have made it to one lens of each of yours and left a little thank you for each of you in return! Bless you all! Linda
cphillips, Thank you for your kindness about my photo's, I'm an amateur photographer and usually take pictures on the fly from the passenger seat. I'm thrilled when my co-pilot stops so I can really get a photo I desire. On our Canada trip it was so beautiful we stopped quite often to take in the gorgeous views! My camera I use is a Canon Digital EOS, most of those were taken with a 55 mm lens. I am no expert on camera's but for the amatuer I could definately recommend it, I use the 55 mm for distance and bought a 300 mm lens for zooming in animals. But thanks for taking the time to leave a comment, I really appreciate it!
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- Terryloohoo Terryloohoo Nov 8, 2008 @ 12:09 am
- Wow! Thank you for sharing these beautiful photos. I had no idea how beautiful Canada is and I'm inspired to visit our Northern neighbors. God bless you!
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- nightbear nightbear Nov 7, 2008 @ 10:53 pm
- could there be a bluer blue, so beautiful. Great lens, thank you for sharing it with us.
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- mdvaldosta mdvaldosta Nov 7, 2008 @ 10:31 pm
- Wow this is perhaps the best put together picture lens I've come across, beautiful.
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- susannaduffy susannaduffy Nov 7, 2008 @ 10:23 pm
- Superb! Breathtaking! Stunning! Magnificent!
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- MaryWilson MaryWilson Nov 7, 2008 @ 5:19 pm
- Hi Linda - Yet again you have produced a work of art.
Congratulations from marywilson - have a look at my new lens please when you have time http:/squidoo.com/hackysackshack
Boy what a lovely journey
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- francrawford francrawford Nov 7, 2008 @ 3:01 pm
- Great trip into Canada. I loved the photos. Thanks.
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- AndyPo AndyPo Nov 7, 2008 @ 11:40 am
- Excellent lens and wonderful photography.
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- Jewelsofawe Jewelsofawe Nov 7, 2008 @ 11:04 am
- gorgeous pictures!
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- Tipi Tipi Nov 7, 2008 @ 10:57 am
- A wondeful and restful lens to vsit, great photos. Thanks for taking us all on a lttle trip with you! :)
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- janices7 janices7 Nov 7, 2008 @ 10:43 am
- Congrats on LOTD. Gorgeous photos!
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- cphillips cphillips Nov 7, 2008 @ 10:38 am
- Hi Linda,
May I say you have a great talent when it comes to taking pictures. They are absolutely beautiful. I love photography and I am very critical of picture content and quality. Yours, in my opinion, could not be more beautiful. I'm curious what kind of camera do you use.
Thanks.
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- cphillips cphillips Nov 7, 2008 @ 10:38 am
- Hi Linda,
May I say you have a great talent when it comes to taking pictures. They are absolutely beautiful. I love photography and I am very critical of picture content and quality. Yours, in my opinion, could not be more beautiful. I'm curious what kind of camera do you use.
Thanks.
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- medicinesongwoman medicinesongwoman Nov 7, 2008 @ 8:51 am
- I grew up beautiful BC Interior, specifically Kamloops and Vernon - not as far north in BC as the Kootenays but equally as beautiful. When I toured my latest CD last year back home, I did get an interview by Kootenay Co-op Radio though. ;) I currently live in Toronto, Ontario Canada, a far stretch from the vast mountainous beauty of the land I call my true home.
I LOVE that land more than anything. Thank you for posting such a beautiful appreciative lens about your visit there.
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- JasonE JasonE Nov 7, 2008 @ 8:27 am
- Beautiful photos and a great story! I'm glad to hear that you had this opportunity. Congratulations on winning Lens of the Day!
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- Christopher_Scott Christopher_Scott Nov 7, 2008 @ 8:26 am
- Lots of great pictures!
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- fred999 fred999 Nov 7, 2008 @ 8:01 am
- Yes I live in Ontario but do get out to BC on business sometimes. Usually in the Vancouver area. I have not been into the interior of BC.
Walt AKA All Sports on the Web
All Sports on the Web
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- K_Linda K_Linda Nov 7, 2008 @ 8:00 am
- Wow! What a beautiful photo-travelogue! Makes me want to go there right now. Congratulations on LOTD. You deserve it. 5*'s.
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- Frankster Frankster Nov 7, 2008 @ 7:16 am
- Beautiful lens. Very well done. 5 stars and favorite. Congrats on the LotD award. Bear hugs, Frankster
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- alteredkat alteredkat Nov 7, 2008 @ 7:16 am
- A big Canuck Congrats on making LOTD!
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- TerriJo TerriJo Nov 7, 2008 @ 6:44 am
- wow - so beautiful. can't wait to take our next trip!
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- Spook Spook Nov 7, 2008 @ 6:37 am
- Beautiful lens and pictures, congratulations.
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- OnceUponaBid OnceUponaBid Nov 7, 2008 @ 6:34 am
- Awesome job with this lens! Thank you for the great pictures! - Marty
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- elongodolimited elongodolimited Nov 7, 2008 @ 6:34 am
- Never been to canada before infact never left Africa would love to one of these days, but i believe there are some places in africa that is some how like canada, congratulations on LOTD.
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- elongodolimited elongodolimited Nov 7, 2008 @ 6:34 am
- Never been to canada before infact never left Africa would love to one of these days, but i believe there are some places in africa that is some how like canada, congratulations on LOTD.
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- BartonMurray BartonMurray Nov 7, 2008 @ 6:22 am
- Very cool Photoblog
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- KadabaCo KadabaCo Nov 6, 2008 @ 10:17 pm
- Your lens certainly deserves this lotd award! I noticed you have quite an eye for photography, the pictures are beautiful! Makes me want to take a deep breath and see if I can get some fresh air!
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- WendyKrick WendyKrick Nov 6, 2008 @ 10:09 pm
- Congrats on Lens of the Day. You deserve it . These pictures are beautiful.
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- GramaBarb GramaBarb Nov 6, 2008 @ 9:32 pm
- Congrats on LOTD!! I am so happy as this lens deserves it. I love this part of the world and your lens really shows the beauty of it.
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- KimGiancaterino KimGiancaterino Nov 6, 2008 @ 9:12 pm
- Congratulations, Linda! You create beautiful travel lenses, and I'm so happy about your LOTD honor.
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- AslanBooks AslanBooks Nov 6, 2008 @ 8:56 pm
- Beautiful photos.
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- poddys poddys Nov 6, 2008 @ 8:37 pm
- Congratulations on LOTD. Nice lens and lots of great pictures. Sounds like you had a great trip. 5*****
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- SKalua SKalua Nov 6, 2008 @ 8:00 pm
- Love the lens. Our favorite place in the summer is Christina Lake just north of Kettle Falls. Great camping if you have a boat as the sites are on the back side of the lake with no roads. Complete with bears and lots of wild life.
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- WhitU4ever WhitU4ever Nov 6, 2008 @ 7:39 pm
- Congratulations on LofD and on being able to fulfil your dream of visiting Canada!
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- mulberry mulberry Nov 6, 2008 @ 6:49 pm
- Gorgeous photos, enjoyed my visit very much!
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- chefkeem chefkeem Nov 6, 2008 @ 5:32 pm
- Congratulations, Linda! What a beautiful LotD! Blessed by a Squid Angel today.
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- ArtByLinda ArtByLinda Nov 6, 2008 @ 5:02 pm | in reply to MeganCasey
- Thank you Megan Casey, you have just made my day! I really appreciate you choosing this lens for LOTD, and I appreciate all the hard work that YOU do for all of Squidoo! Thank you! :)
Linda
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- MeganCasey MeganCasey Nov 6, 2008 @ 4:55 pm
- thanks, Linda, for the colorful pics and commentary! congrats on LotD :) here's the post: http://blogs.squidoo.com/lensoftheday/?p=485 -- Megan
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- Pantherart Pantherart Nov 6, 2008 @ 4:25 pm
- Love your lens when I see lens like this it makes want to back to being a truck driver miss all these places
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- MarcoG MarcoG Nov 6, 2008 @ 4:07 pm
- Congrats on your LOTD xxx
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- heehaw heehaw Nov 6, 2008 @ 4:07 pm
- wow... nice pictures..... i wished i could go there!!!
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- OhMe OhMe Nov 6, 2008 @ 3:22 pm
- Congrats on LOTD. Your photos are beautiful. The whole lens is gorgeous. I love the lay out.
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- awelldressedbullet awelldressedbullet Nov 6, 2008 @ 3:01 pm
- Congrats on LOTD and so glad you had such a nice trip in our fine country, I enjoyed your visit! B.C. is definitely a beautiful province, lived on Vancouver Island for a couple of years.
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- JessieA JessieA Nov 6, 2008 @ 2:58 pm
- Wow great lens with beautiful pictures. I love BC it really is one of the most beautiful places in the world. 5* fan:)
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- Joan4 Joan4 Nov 6, 2008 @ 1:52 pm
- Absolutely beautiful pictures! Great lens! I enjoyed seeing a part of the world I have never seen before!
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- debnet debnet Nov 6, 2008 @ 1:29 pm
- Beautiful photographs and stunning scenery. Congrats on LOTD!!
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- Rusty-Quill Rusty-Quill Nov 6, 2008 @ 12:32 pm
- fantastique! Love the photos, certainly gets me in the mood to travel. Congrats on LotD! This lens would make a fine addition to my best family vacation ideas lens..
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- CleanerLife CleanerLife Nov 6, 2008 @ 11:01 am
- Gratz on LOTD! Hope people take the time to check out your other great Lenses!
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- TheGreenerMe TheGreenerMe Nov 6, 2008 @ 10:12 am
- Beautiful pick for LOTD! Amazing pictures.
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- thesolowriter thesolowriter Nov 6, 2008 @ 10:11 am
- your lens is beautiful! Love the photography, the maps, the layout, the colors of it (very inviting). very nice job.
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- CoolFoto CoolFoto Nov 6, 2008 @ 10:07 am
- Congrats on LOD! Nice photos, too. :) *****
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- ArtByLinda ArtByLinda Nov 6, 2008 @ 10:06 am
- Wow! I'm so honored that this lens was chosen for LOTD, the strange thing is that you don't realize it is, until you are looking at all of your comments here! :-)
Thank you all for taking the time to come and congratulate me, each and every one of your comments truly means so much to me! I appreciate you all!
Linda
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- aj2008 aj2008 Nov 6, 2008 @ 9:52 am
- Have been to Washington State too - Mount Ranier, Mount Hood and Mount St Helens! Fabulous pictorial lens Linda and well done on getting LOTD.
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- AdriennePetersen AdriennePetersen Nov 6, 2008 @ 7:38 am
- Gorgeous photos and a great lens...5 stars and congrats on LOTD!
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- Susan52 Susan52 Nov 6, 2008 @ 7:30 am
- I feel like I've been there with your great pictures. Beautiful lens! Congrats on LOTD!
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- triathlontraining triathlontraining Nov 6, 2008 @ 6:58 am
- Beautiful trip! It's as though you brought me along. Come to think of it...bring me with next time! :)
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- FoxMusic FoxMusic Nov 6, 2008 @ 6:52 am
- Thanks for the road trip -- it was great --- Congrads on Lens of the Day
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- SideSplitters SideSplitters Nov 6, 2008 @ 6:39 am
- Beautiful pictures, congratulations on LOTD!
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- jasmineann jasmineann Nov 6, 2008 @ 6:35 am
- Stunning lens and Congratulations on LOTD! We went to Canada a few years ago and it was just amazing, we loved it. You took some really beautiful photos. We intend to go back there again one day. One of our best times ever :)
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- bdkz bdkz Nov 6, 2008 @ 6:08 am
- Congratulations on LOTD!
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- Margo_Arrowsmith Margo_Arrowsmith Nov 6, 2008 @ 4:13 am
- Congrats of LOTD!
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- spirituality spirituality Nov 6, 2008 @ 3:12 am
- Congratulations on making LOTD - well deserved.
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- Mortira Mortira Nov 6, 2008 @ 1:27 am
- Thanks for showcasing our wonderful province! Nobody appreciates trees the way we do! I'm curious though, why you think that you need to keep your borders so secure from Canadians? Sure, we have a communist party, but nobody ever votes for them!
Great lens!
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- esitesro esitesro Nov 6, 2008 @ 1:23 am
- Wow, lot of photos. Great work, you got 5* from me :)
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- CCGAL CCGAL Nov 6, 2008 @ 1:08 am
- Great photos of exquisite scenery, and a very well done lens! You get 5* and a fav from me! Very enjoyable lens.
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- Treasures-By-Brenda Treasures-By-Brenda Oct 13, 2008 @ 11:17 am
- A beautifully done lens. Welcome to Canada!
Brenda
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- kiwisoutback kiwisoutback Oct 13, 2008 @ 1:01 am
- Incredible looking place, I'd love to see it someday. Nice work.
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- CleanerLife CleanerLife Oct 7, 2008 @ 9:43 pm
- The lake pictures are breath taking! Truly stunning!
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- nightbear nightbear Oct 7, 2008 @ 12:54 am
- Gorgeous lens, I love your photography, excellent pictures.
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- stargazer00 stargazer00 Oct 6, 2008 @ 10:53 pm
- Beautiful photos! We live near the border so we travel into BC quite a bit. Love to explore up there. 5*.
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- lakeerieartists lakeerieartists Oct 6, 2008 @ 7:23 pm
- Great lens.
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- JustBon-Crochet-Designs JustBon-Crochet-Designs Oct 6, 2008 @ 6:25 pm
- Beautiful pictures. Makes me want to plan a visit!
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- vbright105 vbright105 Oct 6, 2008 @ 3:14 am
- Once again, gorgeous pictures. Fortunately, Nature does not recognize boundaries set by man!
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