2024-05-15 Juneau, Alaska

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Juneau

Juneau, the capital of Alaska, is a beautiful city located in the southeastern part of the state. It is known for its stunning scenery, rich history, and abundance of outdoor activities. 

Mendenhall Glacier

Juneau is home to the Mendenhall Glacier, which is one of the most accessible glaciers in Alaska. 

Juneau is a great place to go whale watching. Humpback whales, orcas, and gray whales are all commonly seen in the waters around Juneau.

Juneau has a number of cultural attractions, including the Alaska State Museum, 

and the Saint Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church.

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2024-05-14 Sitka

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Sitka

Plan to be on deck when your ship sails into Sitka Sound, particularly if it's a sunny day: The views of the town from the ship are beautiful.

Sitka is an Alaskan city (8,500 h.) and borough near Juneau, the state capital. It was part of Russia until 1867 and St. Michael’s Orthodox Cathedral is topped with an onion dome. The 1842 Russian Bishop’s House is nearby. Sitka National Historical Park is the site of Russia’s defeat of the indigenous Tlingit people and has a trail dotted with totem poles.

St. Peter's by-the-Sea Episcopal Church, is Gothic Revival structure, built of stone and wood, with a modest bell tower topped by a pyramidal roof.

The Alaska Raptor Center is a raptor rehabilitation center in Sitka. The mission of the Alaska Raptor Center is to promote and enhance wild populations of raptors and other avian species through rehabilitation, education and research.

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2024-05-18 Vancouver, British-Columbia, Vancouver

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Downtown Vancouver

Stanley Park is a 1,000-acre urban park that is one of Vancouver's most popular tourist destinations.  Stanley Park is known for its beautiful scenery, including its towering cedars, fir, and hemlock trees, its pristine beaches, and its stunning views of the surrounding mountains and water. 

 

The Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden is a replica of a Ming Dynasty garden. It is located in the heart of Vancouver's Chinatown. The garden is designed to follow the principles of Taoism, with water, plants, and rocks arranged in a harmonious way to create a peaceful and relaxing atmosphere.

South Vancouver

The Museum of Vancouver is a civic history museum is the largest civic museum in Canada. The museum is focused on city issues and history, with a strong collection of First Nations art and artifacts. The museum's collection includes over 180,000 objects, including First Nations art and artifacts, photographs, maps, and documents.

The VanDusen Botanical Garden is a 55-acre (22 hectare) oasis in the heart of Vancouver. It features over 7,500 plant species and varieties from around the world.

It's home to a unique Sino-Himalayan Garden featuring a wide variety of plants from the Sino-Himalayan region, including rhododendrons, magnolias, and bamboo. It has a stunning Elizabethan hedge maze made up of over 3,000 cedars and is one of the largest hedge mazes in North America.

Explore the quarry garden created in one of the former basalt quarries and features a variety of plants and flowers, as well as a waterfall.

North Vancouver

Lynn Canyon Suspension Bridge is a 50 meters (160 feet) high and spans the Lynn Creek canyon, offering stunning views of the surrounding rainforest and river below. The Twin Falls are two beautiful waterfalls located just a short walk from the suspension bridge. You can hike down to the bottom of the falls for a closer look, or even go for a swim in the pool at the base.

The Sea to Sky Highway is one of the most scenic highways in the world, winding its way along the coast of British Columbia from Vancouver to Whistler. It is known for its breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean, towering mountains, and cascading waterfalls.

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