Dreaming of the West Coast
I have never had the opportunity of visiting the West Coast of Canada and have often found myself day dreaming of historic places that I would love to explore in British Columbia.From the Kettle Valley Steam Railway of Summerlandm BC to British Columbia Parliament Building of Victoria, BC and finally to Historic Joy Kogawa House in Vancouver, British Columbia. It is an area teeming with beauty and history.
Places
Historic Joy Kogawa House
Vancouver, British Columbia
Historic Joy Kogawa house was the family home of author Joy Kogawa.I’ve always been a huge fan of her poetry and novels.She was a survivor of internment camps where Canadians of Japanese descent were sent during WW2.She endured and later would become a great literary icon.
Kettle Valley Steam Railway
Summerland, British Columbia
There is no more romantic way to travel than by train.What better way to discover British Columbia historic sites than by journey on a restored steam locomotive train.Kettle Valley Steam Railway in Summerland, British Columbia has a 90 minute journey for all the train enthusiasts.
British Columbia Parliament Buildings
Victoria, British Columbia
The British Columbia Parliament Buildings are located in Victoria, BC and are home to the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia.They overlook Victoria’s beautiful Inner Harbour.The Parliament Buildings and surrounding areas are located in the traditional territories of the Lekwungen people.
Road Map
Vancouver, British Columbia to Victoria, British Columbia
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