Stanley Park, Vancouver.
In almost any study or survey that ranks the world’s top cities by quality of life, Vancouver places highly. Indeed, the well-respected Economic Intelligence Unit put Vancouver at the top of its annual Liveability Survey for almost a decade between 2002 and 2011. I first visited in 2009, a few months before the city was […]
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Toronto Islands.
In the world’s largest cities, it can be difficult escaping from the view of skyscrapers towering above you on all sides, and around every corner. Many cities have at least some form of urban park that helps to get away from the noise of the city traffic, but many – such as New York City’s […]
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Clover Point.
Being an early-riser – when on holiday, at least – as well as a keen photographer, there’s few more satisfying ways to start a day than getting out and watching the sun rise. In unfamiliar surroundings, that can occasionally require a bit of planning on where exactly to go for the best place to view. After all, […]
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Vancouver Lookout.
Surely ranking as one of the world’s least imposing city centre lookout towers is the Vancouver Lookout, an observation tower at the top of the Harbour Centre building in downtown Vancouver. Situated on the northern waterfront, the Harbour Centre is much more low key than most towers providing similar experiences in cities around the world. […]
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Niagara Falls.
The experience of visiting Niagara Falls was a major highlight of a two week stay in south-west Ontario. But for all of the visitors flocking to Niagara who are as impressed as I was by the amazing sight of the Falls, not everyone shares such enthusiasm. I’ve spoken to a couple of people who were […]
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