If you have noticed a slight lull in posting, it’s just because I was away on “Vacation”, I mean in Vancouver, where we spent two days earlier this month at the Western Conference on Safety but after all the work was done the hubby and I got a chance to explore & unwind.
We walked along Stanley Park and snapped some great photos of the totem poles. This is a long walk… seriously, we did it TWICE and my feet were killing me when we were done but the view is totally worth it.
The Totems on Stanley Island 
After our conference, we booked a two-night stay at “The Seabreeze guest house” in Steveston. We booked the ocean view rooms on the top floor and watching the sunsets from our deck was a nice treat. It’s a beautiful house and the accommodations are top notch. In addition to the view, our room was comfortably furnished and had a fireplace and a bathroom with a jacuzzi soaker tub. We had access to our own living room and dining room with a fireplace, a den and kitchen with full cooking facilities, coffee and tea. There is also a large deck off the living room. A tasty breakfast is served each morning. The guest house is located close to the picturesque village of Steveston with loads of restaurants to choose from. You have the choice of a pleasant 30 minute walk along the along the dike or a five-minute drive to Steveston. B&B is very handy for the airport, being a 20-minute ride it was a perfect choice. The property is amazing and the location and view are unmatched. If you are staying in the area and looking at other places. Stop now and book with the Seabreeze! The property is amazing and the location and view are unmatched. If you are staying in the area and looking at other places.
This photo of The Seabreeze Guest House is courtesy of TripAdvisor
We even got a chance to walk the streets of the real life Storybrooke from Once Upon a Time. Haven’t heard about Once?
Once Upon a Time is an American fairy tale television series that premiered on October 23, 2011, on ABC. The show takes place in the fictional seaside town of Storybrooke, Maine, whose residents are characters from various fairy tales transported to the “real world” town and robbed of their real memories by a powerful curse. It follows the heroine Emma Swan as she protects the town and its inhabitants from various curses and villains, sometimes involving traveling to other realms. Most episodes involve flashbacks telling its numerous characters’ stories.
The cast wasn’t filming that day, which was just as well as we basically just wandered down Moncton Street to see the rest of the place. It was a little strange being there in person since I’m so used to watching it on TV but even though I had never been there before it felt familiar. 
Here I am in front of “Granny’s”.
Outside of “Mr. Gold’s Shop”
“The clock tower”
Actually, a lot of our favorite shows film in and around the Vancouver area. Ever heard of Supergirl, Arrow or “The flash”? A friend of mine shared this website with a list of metro Vancouver filming locations for movies and TV shows and as luck would have it they were filming “The flash” so we went and took a peak.
Before we headed out to Surrey we found “S.t.a.r labs” which is actually BC Place.
Eurika! We found where they were filming “The Flash”.
It was a closed set so we couldn’t talk to the actors but it was pretty exciting to watch.
They were filming “The Flash” on location at the Surrey City Hall so we hid out of the rain and watched the filming from inside the library (which is a gorgeous building!!). Here are a couple of the photos we snapped while we watched. I’m not sure what episode they were filming but I can not wait to watch it!
Grant Gustin (Barry Allen) is in the brown jacket.
Carlos Valdes (Cisco Ramon) is on the left. 
“Lyla Diggle director or A.R.G.U.S” “Barry Allen & Cisco Ramon”.
It was pretty fun to watch the filming but we only hung out for a little bit. There really isn’t a lot you can see from a library window and you couldn’t hear anything they were saying either. Even though it was raining I still needed to see the ocean.
“Jericho Beach”
“Found a clam so I tossed him back into the water”
A rainy day at the beach is still a day at the beach right? A perfect way to end a whirl wind trip and we had lots of great memories.
What have you been up too?
My whole family is hooked on that show. So neat that you were able to walk through Storybrooke! I’ve never been to Canada, but I’m hoping to get there soon. This is even more motivating!
I didn’t realize The Flash was filmed there! That would be so cool to see the set in person!
I need a visit! It looks gorgeous. Looks like you had a ball.
The Seabreeze guest house looks amazing!! And by the way my husband would have flipped if we saw them filming the flash. That’s really awesome. Definitely looks like a place I would want to go on vacation!!
The Seabreeze guest house is beautiful! Friends of ours stayed there when they moved to Richmond and recommended we stay there. The view from our room was spectacular, made me wish we could stay longer!
I have to admit it was really interesting to watch them filming, I just wish we could have heard what they were saying!! LOL!! Now we wait for that episode so I can come back and tell ya’ll which one we saw.
Canada is one country I haven’t yet explored, but really want to! Vancouver looks just beautiful!
You should totally visit! This year Canada turns 150 so there will be lots of new and exciting things going on to celebrate.
There are lots of places we still have to explore but that’s half the fun 🙂
I would love to visit Vancouver sometime. I also agree with you a rainy day at the beech is still a great day at the beech.
We have never been anywhere in Canada but my husband wants to go to Vancouver so bad! I will have to show him this!
Oh my goodness, I’m so jealous right now! Once is my absolute favourite TV show! I knew it was filmed somewhere in Vancouver, but didn’t know where exactly. And how cool that the museum sell Storybrooke merch! I really hope I can visit one day 🙂
Louise x
Looks like a lovely time. I have always wanted to visit Vancouver, now that I know I can see Storybrooke,, too, make that doubly so. Good for you for getting a getaway. My hubby and I could use one. I love the red Chucks, btw. I have a favorite pair myself.
🙂
Traci
Oh how fun is that? I would love to go to Storybrooke! My kids and I have been watching Once on Netflix. They would get a kick out of this trip!
It’s been quite a few years since I’ve visited Vancouver… but it’s such an interesting city! I love exploring the whole British Columbia area. Just beautiful.
Same with us, the hubby and I were in Vancouver for our anniversary back in 2001 but we didn’t really explore a lot while we were there. I love BC. I would move there in a heart beat!
Wow what an awesome trip and you got to see The Flash filming. I would love to visit Storybook it looks like such an unique little town.
Oh my gosh, I had no idea about Once Upon a Time. We watched several seasons, but I never knew where it was actually filmed. It looks and sounds like you have a wonderful mini-vacation.
What a wonderful trip. I admit I am a wee bit jealous you got to hang in Storybook. But seriously what a wonderful weekend. SO much fun.
Rebecca, Richmond is a beautiful city. Actually considered moving there to be totally honest with you.
So close to the ocean and the mountains it would be a perfect place for us to call home. 🙂
I just got back from Vancouver! I didn’t do anything like this, though – it looks like you had so much fun and that place looks gorgeous! I’m going to have to start watching Once Upon A Time now!
Did you get a chance to see the Cherry blossoms? They were the first thing we noticed when we landed. Where we live we just got a fresh batch of snow so seeing all the blooming flowers was a great treat!