Every holiday needs a sunset photo

Ambleside Park affords views of the Lions Gate Bridge to one side,

 Stanley park in the center,  and the beginning of the rest of Canada to the other.

This was my first real close up glimpse of Vancouver, and was a lovely spot to start.  We visited in the evening to catch the sunset, and as it turns out the moon rise.  The beach here is well used for locals, and visitors alike.  Like much of the shoreline there are tree trunks littering the coast, remnants of the logging industry, bleached by the wind, sun and rain in equal measure. These trees provide places to sit, and ponder, to lie and shelter from the evening breeze, or even as a steady surface to rest your camera if you've forgotten your tripod.

From the waters edge fishermen cast their nets, hauling in dozens of little fish which I guess we might call Whitebait here in the UK.

 Vancouver is a place for outdoor pursuits, and the fading light did nothing to stop the water sports enthusiasts from taking advantage of the natural resources.

 They share the waterways with the worlds freight traffic which regularly sails to and from the city's dock. 

 Ambleside is a very pleasant place to spend the twilight hours, both bustling, and relaxing at the same time.

 When the sun has finally faded into the blue hour, you can see the moon rise over the water to welcome in the night.