FEBRUARY 24, 2008: DAY FOUR
Home with the flu today but managed to drag my ass out in the afternoon just for the sake of the tour. Went to one of Vancouver's most recognizable landmarks, Lion's Gate Bridge. Took a few pictures. Went home. Had computer problems. Finally posted.
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Lion's Gate Bridge links the downtown core with the North Shore (which is comprised of North and West Vancouver). The term "Lions' Gate" reflects the Lions, a pair of mountain peaks which overlook Vancouver to the North.
The causeway to the Bridge runs through Stanley Park. In December of 2006, Vancouver was hit with a wind storm which devastated the Park. The Park lost over 1000 trees, some of which were estimated at over 200 years old. Regardless, the Park remains one of Vancouver's most visited destinations - in fact, I will visit it at some point this month to take the Tour on a tour.
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