First time in Canada

Our vacation in Canada included quite a lot of first time experiences. First time to see: orcas, sea lions (in the wild), humpback whales, eagles within ten feet distance, beluga whales and temperate rainforest. For my parents they had their first ever kayaking experience and were so excited that the consider taking it up as a sport. And thanks to Josh I had something to eat at a sushi restaurant for the second time in my life.

Victoria, BC

The ferry from Tsawassen to Swartz Bay not only offered sunshine on deck and a tremendous view of the coast line, we also got a pleasant surprise when we saw two big groups of Orcas on both sides of the ferry followed at a distance by several whale watching boats. Two days later we went on such a tour ourselves and experienced the orcas close by as a mother and calf passed close by our boat. Amazing creatures!

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Second stop Vancouver

After a brief pit stop in Heathrow and a long flight over the Atlantic, we ended up in Vancouver where a mobile home was waiting for us. Vancouver International Aiport (YVR for short...) has the most amazing exhibit of aquariums, plants and native art. It feels like walking through a big theme park rather than an airport. We spent one night in Vancouver before heading straight for Vancouver Island and Josh.

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