Vancouver finally turned on the sunshine as we explored Stanley Park. So many things to see and do, that we timed out and will have to add it to the future bucket list. The English Bay area reminds me of St Kilda, downtown has skylines akin to New York City, apartments near Stanley Park are reminiscent of Hong Kong’s peak living, all set against the backdrop of beautiful mountains. It is a spectacular and friendly city.
As we get to the last few days of our trip that awful feeling of so much to do and so little time to do it, starts to sink in. Hiking, biking, walking across suspension bridges…I will just have to add it to the bucket list for next time. The focus of our trip was to have quality family time and that is all that matters.
![All of us in Aunty J car Family in a car](http://www.noplaceliketravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/All_of_us_in_Aunty_J_car.jpg)
Day trippers
![Vancouver downtown Tall office buildings](http://www.noplaceliketravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Vancouver_downtown.jpg)
Downtown
![Japadog food cart Japadog food cart](http://www.noplaceliketravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Japadog_food_cart.jpg)
The world famous Japadog
![Ordering at the Japadog food cart Ordering at the japadog food cart](http://www.noplaceliketravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Ordering_at_the_Japadog_food_cart.jpg)
We *had* to stop and try it
![Japadog hotdogs Five japadogs](http://www.noplaceliketravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Japadog_hotdogs.jpg)
Smells delicious
![Eating japadogs on the street Eating japadogs on the street](http://www.noplaceliketravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Eating_japadogs_on_the_street.jpg)
Tastes even better!
![Views from Stanley park Waterfront views from Stanley park](http://www.noplaceliketravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Views_from_Stanley_park.jpg)
Off to Stanley Park with lovely waterfront views
![Totem pole at Stanley park Totem pole](http://www.noplaceliketravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Totem_pole_at_Stanley_park.jpg)
Cool totem poles
![More totem poles at Stanley park Several totem poles](http://www.noplaceliketravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/More_totem_poles_at_Stanley_park.jpg)
Each with a special story
![Walk along Stanley park sea wall Walk along Stanley park sea wall](http://www.noplaceliketravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Walk_along_Stanley_park_sea_wall.jpg)
Going for a nice walk along the sea wall
![Stanley park sea wall lighthouse Lighthouse above the sea wall](http://www.noplaceliketravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Stanley_park_sea_wall_lighthouse.jpg)
Past the lighthouse
![Us at the totem pole park Family posing in front of totem pole](http://www.noplaceliketravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Us_at_the_totem_pole_park.jpg)
Back to the totem pole park
![Mum and Aunty J playful Two ladies playing](http://www.noplaceliketravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Mum_and_Aunty_J_playful.jpg)
Singing nursery rhymes (incorrectly)…”sing a song of six pence, a pocket full of flies…”
![Bike riding along the sea wall in Stanley park Bike riding along the sea wall in Stanley park](http://www.noplaceliketravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Bike_riding_along_the_sea_wall_in_Stanley_park.jpg)
Definitely on the bucket list for next time
![Mum and dad sitting on prospect point sign Mum and dad at prospect point](http://www.noplaceliketravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Mum_and_dad_sitting_on_prospect_point_sign.jpg)
Having fun at Prospect Point
![Baby Boy O in his bear suit at prospect point Baby carried by dad](http://www.noplaceliketravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Baby_Boy_O_in_his_bear_suit_at_prospect_point.jpg)
All snug in his bear suit
![Listening to music at prospect point Dad and baby looking at musician](http://www.noplaceliketravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Listening_to_music_at_prospect_point.jpg)
Listening to music
![View from prospect point View of bridge from prospect point](http://www.noplaceliketravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/View_from_prospect_point.jpg)
Enjoying the beautiful views
![Canadian flag in the sun Canadian flag in the sun](http://www.noplaceliketravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Canadian_flag_in_the_sun.jpg)
We heart Canada
![Shadow on Robson street Shadow on Robson street](http://www.noplaceliketravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Shadow_on_Robson_street.jpg)
Next stop, late lunch
![Cooks in a dumpling place on Robson Cooks making dumplings](http://www.noplaceliketravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Cooks_in_a_dumpling_place_on_Robson.jpg)
At a yummy dumpling place
![Baby boy O playing airplane on Robson st Dad playing airplane with baby](http://www.noplaceliketravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Baby_boy_O_playing_airplane_on_Robson_st.jpg)
Followed by daddy airplane
![Baby Boy O in the sun on Robson st Baby in sunlight on dad's shoulder](http://www.noplaceliketravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Baby_Boy_O_in_the_sun_on_Robson_st.jpg)
And basking in the sun
![Chinese dinner with Canadian family Family at Grand Palace Chinese restaurant](http://www.noplaceliketravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Chinese_dinner_with_Canadian_family.jpg)
After lunch comes big family dinner with the Canadian branch
![Baby Boy O with Poh Poh and the Canadian aunties Baby grandma and aunties](http://www.noplaceliketravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Baby_Boy_O_with_Poh_Poh_and_the_Canadian_aunties.jpg)
And lots of cuddles and presents from the Aunties!
![Baby boy O Poh Poh and Uncle J Baby grandma and uncle](http://www.noplaceliketravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Baby_boy_O_Poh_Poh_and_Uncle_J.jpg)
A family favorite
![Family photo in coquitlam Family photo](http://www.noplaceliketravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Family_photo_in_coquitlam.jpg)
Capping off a brilliant family day out
![Baby boy O smiling and reaching out Baby reaching for camera](http://www.noplaceliketravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Baby_boy_O_smiling_and_reaching_out.jpg)
He agrees!
Yesterday’s post: Rain Rain Go Away
Tomorrow’s post: Forget The Ryder Cup