Granville Island, Vancouver, B.C.
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There are about 12 of these in False Creek moored to Granville Island docks. They reflect the spirit of their owners. The majority of people who gravitate to float home living are curious, adventurous and free spirited individuals who can think and live outside the box. The history of floating homes is a colourful history of people, a hard working yet relaxed group who share a desire to live life to its fullest, a respect for Mother Nature and a passion for the water. Living afloat is a new option of having it all, a form of modest cost living in urban environments. Today, living aboard a float home is a clear lifestyle choice made by people in all walks of life
Wooden Boat Festival - Granville Island 23 Aug
I was struck by the contrast set by the vintage wooden boats and the modern highrise building in the background.
The "Vintage" a 35' 1956 Wooden Hull Chris Craft
This lovely boat was on display at the 2014 Wooden Boat Show on Granville Island. At 36 feet, she looks as ship-shape as she did the day she was first launched.
Registered in Victoria, BC
85' Fantail Cruiser - US Registered Designed by Hoffar and launched in 1929 at Hoffar-Beeching boatyard in Vancouver, B.C. Deerleap is 85' long. She is powered by two Gardner diesels.
Emily Carr University & Design
Emily Carr University of Art and Design is a public post-secondary University located on Granville Island in Vancouver, BC, Canada.
85' 1922 Steam Tug
Concrete Silos - Ocean Concrete
Giants have descended upon Vancouver's popular Granville Island. Six industrial concrete silos there are being transformed into a vibrant mural, thanks to internationally acclaimed street artists, OSGEMEOS. OSGEMEOS, which literally means "the twins," is made up of Brazilian twin brothers Gustavo and Otávio Pandolfo. They're known for their public art, transforming buildings and walls into colourful spray-painted characters. The Vancouver project is the duo's biggest to date.