ASHCROFT CHINESE CEMETERY

The Ashcroft Chinese Cemetery was developed by the CPR over 100 years ago with 49 visible grave sites. The first Chinese burial in the public cemetery (end of Railway) seems to have taken place in the early 1940’s. Prior to that all Chinese seem to be buried in the cemetery, or their bodies shipped back to China. Some were also probably exhumed and sent back to China, a custom that was practiced at the time. In 2005 the Ashcroft/Cache Creek Rotary and Ashcroft and District Lions took on the task of cleaning the graveyard up.

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Location: Barnes Rd, Ashcroft, BC V0K 1A0

LYTTON BC: HISTORIC GOLD RUSH PIONEER CEMETERY

Hidden beneath tall grasses, amid the pine needles, existed a gold mine of history. In 1986 the Village of Lytton BC decided to uncover and explore one of their greatest treasures. With little information to go by and no map of the cemetery or grave markers, it was a matter of mining history in the dark. Many volunteers helped clear the site revealing the markers. Every gravestone or marker was then examined in detail and individual photos were taken.

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MEMORIAL GARDEN: PROVINCIAL HOSPITAL FOR THE INSANE

Woodlands Memorial Garden is the resting place of 3,300 former residents of Woodlands Institution (Formerly Provincial Lunatic Asylum / Provincial Hospital for the Insane) and Essondale (a psychiatric hospital in Coquitlam).

When the cemetery was closed in 1977, the grave stones were ordered to be removed and reused as construction materials. Eventually, 620 headstones were recovered and incorporated into a series walls in the Garden. As the majority of headstones were never found, 34 black granite panels show the names of individuals noted in cemetery records.

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Fraser River Heritage Park & Pioneer Cemetery

The Fraser River Heritage Park is a large park located on the former site of St. Mary’s Indian Residential School in Mission, British Columbia. The park has a panoramic view of the Fraser River Valley and Mount Baker. Special features of the park are the foundations of the school buildings, the original orchard, the heritage plants in the rhododendron and rose gardens, and the reconstructed Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes. The Oblates of Mary Immaculate (O.M.I.) Cemetery is currently on the eastern edge of the Fraser River Heritage Park and is still in use as a cemetery today. The cemetery was the burial site for the priests, nuns, and students of the St. Mary's Mission and Residential School and for many years it was the only cemetery in the area.

Our Video (YouTube): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BIMWp6uRCk0

Website: https://www.mission.ca/municipal-hall/departments/parks-recreation-and-culture/fraser-river-heritage-park/

Location: 7494 Mary St, Mission, BC V2V 6Y9

White Post Auto Museum

The White Post Auto Museum displays and stores classic, custom and special interest vehicles in their show room. Or, browse the field of dreams to find the perfect project car.

Our Video (YouTube): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4FkIYNaQ-FQ

Website: http://www.whitepostautomuseum.com/

Location: Trans-Canada Hwy, Tappen, BC V0E 2X0

Happy Little Accidents by Bob Ross

Bob Ross art exhibit, Happy Little Accidents, features 32 original paintings by the late artist best known for his upbeat and inspirational quotes and quick painting style.The exhibit was the largest exhibition and the first solo exhibition of Ross’ work in Canada.

Our Video (YouTube): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RPt1vUYyMzU

Website: http://www.pentictonartgallery.com/

Location: 199 Marina Way, Penticton, BC V2A 1H5

Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre

The Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre is the first centre of its kind in Canada: two nations came together to celebrate and share their cultures with the world while creating meaningful employment opportunities for members of both the Sk̲wxwú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation, Coast Salish) and Líl̓wat7ul (Lil’wat Nation, Interior Salish) Nations.

Visitors to the SLCC experience cultural regeneration in action as workers share their rich cultures & traditions while refining their skills in drumming, carving, weaving, story telling, button blanket making and more.

Our Video (YouTube): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DG4a1nQSdow

Website: http://slcc.ca/

Location: 4584 Blackcomb Way, Whistler, BC V8E 0Y3

Whistler Train Wreck and Brandywine Falls

Brandywine Falls Provincial Park, near Whistler, British Columbia provides visitors with a view of the 70-meter (230 ft) falls created when Brandywine Creek plummets into a deep gorge formed by millions of years of erosion.

Whistler Train Wreck is a popular tourist spot, where the remains of a sixty year old train derailment sits among the ancient trees and near the banks of the Cheakamus River. Seven boxcars have covered in colourful graffiti and then surrounded by hiking and mountain bike trails.

Our Video (YouTube): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T8OGDQCwoxs

Vallea Lumina

Legends speak of a long-lost trail that leads to a secret valley. Vallea Lumina is a pathway through an old-growth forest that will take visitors of all ages on a magical night walk in pursuit of hidden wonders, telling a story that unfolds in chapters along the way.

Old stories tell of the wondrous things that happen near Whistler. Between the trees, in the shadow of mountains, people say there’s a hidden place where stardust falls from the night sky, filling all living things with its pure light. There’s a way to get there, but few know how to find it. The pathway is marked only by the lingering traces of two long-ago hikers. Join an evening excursion in search of a hidden valley that’s filled with unexpected enchantment. The legends hold that its beautiful mysteries stay with those who find it long after they leave.

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website: https://vallealumina.com

Location: 4293 Mountain Square #211, Whistler, BC V8E 1B8

Science World

Ignite your mind and discover the wonders of science at the Vancouver Science Center: TELUS World of Science! Immerse yourself in interactive displays, inspirational feature exhibitions and jaw-dropping live science demonstrations.

Our Video (YouTube): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6aFT4jyrLQs

Website: https://scienceworld.ca/

Location: 1455 Quebec St, Vancouver, BC V6A 3Z7

Grouse Mountain (Peak of Christmas)

Grouse Mountain's Peak of Christmas event offers visitors the chance to: - Enjoy the natural beauty of Blue Grouse Lake, lit by breathtaking light installations. Stroll through the light tunnel and marvel at new additions including a magnificent lit deer. - Experience the tranquil beauty of skating on our 8,000 square foot mountaintop Ice Skating Pond, surrounded by snow-topped trees. - Visit the Theatre in the Sky to enjoy Christmas movies on our large high-definition screen. Or visit Elf Headquarters and create your very own Christmas craft or write a letter to Santa.

Our Video (YouTube): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EaT7dgJwOGY

Website: https://www.grousemountain.com/

Our Video (YouTube): 6400 Nancy Greene Way, North Vancouver, BC V7R 4K9

B.C. Vintage Truck Museum

The BC Vintage Trucks Museum 2019 exhibits a collection of B.C. Work Rigs ranging in age from 1914 to 1951. The museum is filled with trucks, tools, models, memorabilia, signage and oil pumps.

Our Video (YouTube): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8VJfjEU9ekY

Website: http://bcvintagetruckmuseum.org/

Location: 6022 176 St, Surrey, BC V3S 4E7

Deeley Motorcycle Exhibition

Visiting the Deeley Motorcycle Exhibition, one of the largest private motorcycle collections in Canada which showcases the history and evolution of the motorcycle. The exhibition is located in the Trev Deely Harley-Davidson dealership which features an extensive line of Harley Davidson merchandise.

Showcasing one of the finest private motorcycle collections in Canada, the Deeley Exhibition preserves the beauty and history of these mechanical marvels in our state of the art facility. Owners Malcolm Hunter and Don James began with a vision for a motorcycle museum that offered an authentic experience and encouraged visitors to get excited about the evolution and history of the motorcycle.

Their vision highlights the impressive collection of Trev Deeley. The experience starts at the curved steel storefront and continues to an interactive orbital map which allows visitors to explore destination rides across British Columbia and Washington state. A rotating turntable in the rear of the museum showcases featured bikes, while a photo op area and our always present, helpful staff greet you upon your entrance.

Located in the same facility as Canada’s oldest Harley-Davidson dealership, Trev Deeley Motorcycles, the Deeley Exhibition is a must see for anyone with an interest in steel on two wheels.

Our Video (YouTube): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uwVXAyZOxk0

Website: http://deeleyexhibition.ca/

Location: 1875 Boundary Rd, Vancouver, BC V5M 3Y7

Cultus Lake Adventure Park

Cultus Lake Adventure Park is BC’s newest and most incredible family Theme Park! With award-winning craftsmanship and one-of-a-kind rides and attractions, this park is loaded with surprises at every turn and will leave you amazed.

Our Video (YouTube): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Fz50xkOFC4

Website: http://www.cultus.com/

Location: 3993 Sunnyside Blvd, Cultus Lake, BC V2R 5B5

Fort Langley Community Hall (Air Bud, Supernatural, Once)

In 1924, the Fort Langley Community Improvement Society was formed by the Fort Langley Women’s Institute under then President Mrs. Hector Morrison. The Fort Langley Community Improvement Society’s first project was to replace the insufficient town hall. With an end goal in sight, the society worked hard to raise the $137.13 to buy the property from the Municipality (This amount was owed in back taxes.)

Upon completion of fundraising, the society hired prominent Vancouver architect Archibald Campbell Hope to design the hall. Construction began October 15, 1930. With the help of hired carpenters and unpaid volunteers alike, the hall took shape.

On March 6th, 1931, as the building was near completion, a formal opening and inaugural ball was organized, and attended by civic dignitaries and the local Member of Parliament. Photochrome reprints of paintings by John Innes decorated the walls

Soon after, the iconic maple trees were planted on the property by board of directors; men planted trees on the north end of the property, and women on the south.

Our Video (YouTube): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1imGkSlnmxM

IT (1990) Filming Locations

We celebrated the spooky season by exploring Stephen Kings It Filming Locations! IT was a 1990 American ABC two-part psychological horror miniseries adapted from Stephen King's 1986 novel of the same name. The story revolves around a predatory monster which has the ability to transform itself into its prey's worst fears, allowing it to exploit the phobias of its victims. It mostly takes the humanoid form of a darkly comedic clown called Pennywise. The protagonists are The Lucky Seven, or The Losers Club, a group of outcast kids who discover Pennywise and vow to kill him by any means necessary. The series takes place over two different time periods, the first when the Losers first confront Pennywise as children in 1960, and the second when they return as adults in 1990 to defeat him a second time after he resurfaces .

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Riverdale Filming Location: Pop's Chocklit Shoppe

A familiar Riverdale Filming Locations, Rocko's Diner is seen in the Riverdale Netflix series as Pop's Chocklit Shoppe. Known originally as Nick’s Diner and then the Hi-Lite Burger Bar, it likely would have been the perfect hangout for Archie, Jughead, Betty, Veronica and all the rest of the gang from the Archie comics series.

Rocko’s was used as Pop’s Chock’Lit Shoppe in just the pilot episode for the show, with the production building their own version on a lot in Langley after the show was green-lit. But images of Rocko’s were used in promotional shots, and it’s now the closest that fans of the show can get to experiencing life in Riverdale.

Over 60 years Rocko’s is still standing, and now, thanks to the magic of television, Archie and the gang from the hit show Riverdale have actually hung out at the iconic Mission establishment.

Rocko’s Diner is one of the last free standing diners in BC. We are family owned and operated and take a great sense of pride in being a successful independent restaurant in this time of franchised and national chains. Percy Jackson the Lightning Thief, The Tortured, Killer Amongst Us are a few of the movies that have used Rocko’s as a site location.

Our Video (YouTube): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KbTwZ5VhzSc

Website: http://www.rockosdiner.com/

Our Video (YouTube): 32786 Lougheed Hwy, Mission, BC V2V 1A7

Rambo First Blood Filming Locations

In anticipation of the upcoming film Rambo: Last Blood, we visited Rambo First Blood filming locations Hope British Columbia sets the scene as a small town with a sheriff hell bent on keeping drifters away before finding out that he's messed with the wrong man.

Our Video (YouTube): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GlAQWRxwv70

Parkhurst Ghost Town

Parkhurst BC Abandoned Town, former logging settlement on the shores of Green Lake near Whistler BC, is littered with historical artefacts including collapsed buildings, abandoned cars, old stoves, and even an intact cabin. The town has been uninhabited since the 1960s and is slowly being reclaimed by the forest.

Our Video (YouTube): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HuPW7fPpC2M

Abandoned Homes

I ran across these abandoned houses and decided to find out what was inside. Turns out there was more to the story as this was once the location of a well known roadside cafe, but also the site where a major motion picture was filmed!

Our Video (YouTube): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gJVeZOShQp0