Lions Gate Bridge trails in Vancouver, BC, Canada

View of the Lions Gate Bridge from Stanley Park as the evening falls in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

About this photo: I had been wanting to go for some night shots for quite some time. Now that the goes down at fairly in the evening, it's more convenient for me to go out. I went to Stanley Park just before sunset last week. It was a cloudy day, so there wasn't really any sunset to see but it was nice to catch the city lights before it was completely dark. My first stop was the popular view of the Lions Gate Bridge connecting downtown Vancouver with North Vancouver via Stanley Park. This bridge turned 82 years old on November 14. I took this photo from the Stanley Park overpass just before sunset with a view of the Lions Gate Bridge and the North Shore mountains dusted with some fresh snow in Vancouver, BC, Canada.

And here is a little history on the Lions Gate Bridge:
Here is a little history:

1937: Construction began on March 31, after years of speculation and planning. The bridge was an impetus to real estate development on the North Shore, uniting both sides of the inlet. The First Narrows Bridge Company employed numerous workers in an otherwise bleak depression period. It was funded by private foreign investment through the efforts of A.J.T. Taylor.

1938: The bridge opened to pedestrian traffic on November 12, 1938, and to cars two days later, on November 14.

1939: On May 29 King George VI and Queen Elizabeth crossed the bridge during the first Royal Visit to Canada.

1952: A third lane was added to allow for passing.

1955: The British Columbia Toll Highways and Bridges Authority acquired the bridge for $5,595,060.

1963: Tolls were removed on April 1.

1965: Lane controls were installed.

1970’s: Several renovations were completed to significantly improve bridge safety and upgrade the structure.

1986: On February 19, a string of white lights was added to the bridge which was a gift of the Guinness family to Vancouver.

2002: The bridge underwent a major upgrade that included roadway expansion, deck replacement, and the construction of more pedestrian- and bicycle-friendly sidewalks. This type of replacement was the first in the world.

2004: The bridge was declared a national Historic Site of Canada.

Info found on westvancouver.ca/

~Camera Settings:
*Camera Model: Sony ILCA-77M2
*Focal Length: 34mm
*F-Number: F/22
*Exposure Time: 4 sec.
*ISO Speed: ISO-100
*Exposure Program: Manual (M)

Thank you for dropping by and I hope you like this photo!
Ann :-)

Some information about Vancouver: Vancouver is known as one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Vancouver is Canada's third largest city and is located by the Pacific Ocean on a peninsula surrounded by water and in the distance there are the mountains. Vancouver is considered a pretty clean and safe city with a great variety of shops, museums, theatre, outdoor activities (hiking, walking, kayaking, sailing, skiing on the local mountains in the winter) and more. Walking around Stanley Park is a favourite thing to do for tourist and locals alike. This beautiful park extends from the city centre of Vancouver almost to the North Shore. With wonderful views of the mountains and the ocean around every corner, downtown Vancouver is one of the most picturesque cities in the world. Walk along Robson Street, the most popular shopping street. Experience Chinatown with the different kinds of building and stores, walk on the beaches of English Bay and the seawall of Stanley Park, enjoy a walk in Gastown with the old steam clock and the many gift shops.

Look out for some Hollywood film sets as Vancouver is used for many big Hollywood movies and shows. That's why you might hear that Vancouver is called "Hollywood North". Here are some examples of shows and movies that were/are filmed here: "Deadpool 1 & 2", "The X-Files", "The Good Doctor", "Colony", "Arrow", "The Flash", "Supernatural", "Stargate-SG1", "The 6th Day", "Kiss of the Dragon", "Small Ville" and many many more. Then there is also the Canada Place, the stadiums, the Harbour Lookout, the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden, Science World, the Vancouver Art Gallery and much more! All of these attractions are located within minutes from the city centre.

Vancouver is also popular in the winter for winter activities. There are 3 local mountains where you can do any type of winter sport. There is Grouse Mountain, most famous for it's stunning views over the city and fresh powder snow. Grouse Mountain is accessible by skyride...this is a big gondola that will take you up to the top of the mountain. Mount Seymour and Cypress Mountain are famous too and you also get wonderful views from the top of these mountains. As you can see...Vancouver has lots to offer. The Winter Olympics were held here in 2010 as well.

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Taken on: November 11, 2020

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Camera: Sony ILCA-77M2, f/22.0, 4 sec, 35mm (=52mm), ISO 100 (more info) (hide info)

Camera:	Sony ILCA-77M2
Lens:	DT 16-50mm F2.8 SSM
Aperture:	f/22.0
Exposure Time:	4
Focal Length:	35mm (35mm equivalent: 52mm)
ISO:	100
Exposure Bias:	0 EV
Flash:	Off, Did not fire
Exposure Program:	Manual
Exposure Mode:	Manual
Metering Mode:	Multi-segment
White Balance:	Manual
Light Source:	Cloudy
Saturation:	Low
Sharpness:	Hard
Color Space:	sRGB
Software:	Adobe Photoshop CS6 (Windows)
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