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We wrapped up the week in Vancouver by paying a visit to the Vancouver Aquarium. The large crowd caught us off guard and we had to line up for 35 minutes to get in.

As aquariums go it is not that big, nor does it have the attractions you would find at other aquariums. The main problem appears to be a lack of space. All of the shows and in particular the dolphin show are confined to small viewing areas and you have to get there early to get a view of the show. No sitting just standing space which doesn’t help.


The star attraction is the Beluga whale, which are snowy white as they inhabit the waters to the far north of Canada. They don’t really put on much of a show except swim around the tank.


The Vancouver Aquarium is located in Stanley Park which is easily the prettiest part of Vancouver and at this time of year all the trees and flowers are starting to sprout and bloom.

On our last night in Vancouver we walked down a busy Robson Street to the Mikko Japanese Restaurant which is a famous eatery in the city centre. The walls of the restaurant are plastered with photos and autographs of all the famous people who have eaten there. The service, price and food were fantastic.


Robson Street was alive as we walked back to our hotel as the Opening Ceremony of the Para- Olympic Games had just concluded and the large crowd filled the streets that were also occupied by various stalls and performers. There was a real buzz about the place which was infectious.


We headed back to Okanagan Falls on Saturday morning stopping on the way at Chilliwack to have breakfast. It was a great trip over the Rocky Mountains, most of the snow has gone now and it is really only clinging to the higher altitudes.