Monday, December 12, 2016

Brian Vike’s British Columbia Photographs (New Blog)


I won't be posting any new photos on this blog,
but I will continue to post all my pictures at this new location.

So please bookmark the new blog's web address:

Houston British Columbia Pictures.
http://www.houstonbritishcolumbia.com/

Brian Vike’s British Columbia Photographs.
http://brian-vikes-bc-canada-photos.blogspot.ca/

Wednesday, October 26, 2016

The Snowcapped Majestic Mountains In Smithers British Columbia (Pictures)


Above Photo: February 2016 - Winter's snowfall on the 
mountains in Smithers, British Columbia.

For larger view of the photo, click on the picture.

You can also view the pictures that I have been taking around Houston, B.C. at my 
Pinterest Account:

For information on things to do in and around Smithers, British Columbia, 
please contact the Smithers Visitors Centre. Links below.

I hope you enjoy the photos that I have taken around British Columbia’s beautiful towns.


Above Photo: February 2016 - Winter's snowfall on the 
mountains in Smithers, British Columbia. Photo taken from 
the Smithers golf club looking up at the ski runs.


Above Photo: February 2016 - Winter's snowfall on the 
mountains in Smithers, British Columbia.


Above Photo: February 2016 - Winter's snowfall on the 
mountains in Smithers, British Columbia.

The information below is from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.


Above Photo: February 2016 - Winter's snowfall on the 
mountains in Smithers, British Columbia.


Above Photo: February 2016 - Winter's snowfall on the 
mountains in Smithers, British Columbia.

Smithers is a town located in northwestern British Columbia, Canada, 
approximately halfway between Prince George and Prince Rupert. 
Smithers is located in the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako. 


Above Photo: February 2016 - Winter's snowfall on the 
mountains in Smithers, British Columbia.

With a population of 5,404, Smithers is a service area for most of the Bulkley Valley.

Some history: The Bulkley Valley in which Smithers is situated was
 originally inhabited by the Wet'suwet'en, Smithers was founded in 1913
as the regional headquarters for the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway. 


Above Photo: February 2016 - Winter's snowfall on the 
mountains in Smithers, British Columbia.


Above Photo: February 2016 - Winter's snowfall on the 
mountains in Smithers, British Columbia.

The new community was named after the railway's chairman of the board of directors, Sir Alfred Smithers. In 1921, Smithers became the first incorporated village in British Columbia. 

In 1967, Smithers was incorporated as a town. Driftwood Canyon Provincial Park,
10 kilometres (6.2 mi) from Smithers was created in 1967.


Above Photo: February 2016 - Winter's snowfall on the 
mountains in Smithers, British Columbia.

Visitor Centre Smithers:

Map/Directions:


Brian Vike’s blog, please contact me at b_vike@telus.net

Photos by Brian Vike, Houston, British Columbia.

Monday, October 24, 2016

Water Rescue On The Telkwa And Bulkley Rivers Telkwa British Columbia (Pictures)


Above Photo: I took some pictures on September 11, 2016 of the 
two bridges and the Telkwa Fire Rescue practicing in the 
Bulkley River in Telkwa, British Columbia. Telkwa is Houston's neighbor.

For larger view of the photos, click on the picture.

You can also view the pictures that I have been taking around Houston, B.C. at my 
Pinterest Account:

Also, I hope you enjoy the photos that I have taken around our beautiful
town of  Houston, B.C. and our other neighbors along Highway 16.


Above Photo: I took some pictures on September 11, 2016 of the 
two bridges and the Telkwa Fire Rescue practicing in the 
Bulkley River in Telkwa, British Columbia. Telkwa is Houston's neighbor.


Above Photo: I took some pictures on September 11, 2016 of the 
two bridges and the Telkwa Fire Rescue practicing in the 
Bulkley River in Telkwa, British Columbia. Telkwa is Houston's neighbor.


Above Photo: I took some pictures on September 11, 2016 of the 
two bridges and the Telkwa Fire Rescue practicing in the 
Bulkley River in Telkwa, British Columbia. Telkwa is Houston's neighbor.

The Bulkley River is another of my favorite places to sit and watch the river flow by.

Telkwa has the well known two bridges which are just beautiful and 
where two rivers meet, the Telkwa River which runs into the Bulkley River. 


Above Photo: I took some pictures on September 11, 2016 of the 
two bridges and the Telkwa Fire Rescue practicing in the 
Bulkley River in Telkwa, British Columbia. Telkwa is Houston's neighbor.


Brian Vike’s blog, please contact me at b_vike@telus.net

Photos by Brian Vike, Houston, British Columbia.

Sunday, October 23, 2016

Winter's December 2015 Snowfall 4 Houston British Columbia (Pictures)


 Above Photo: On December 14, 2015 we decided, since it
was a beautiful day to take a drive in and around
Houston, British Columbia to film Mother Natures beautiful snowfall.
 
For larger view of the photos, click on the picture.
 
You can also view the pictures that I have been taking around Houston, B.C. at my
Pinterest Account:
 
Also, I hope you enjoy the photos that I have taken around our beautiful town.


Above Photo: On December 14, 2015 we decided, since it
was a beautiful day to take a drive in and around
Houston, British Columbia to film Mother Natures beautiful snowfall.


Above Photo: On December 14, 2015 we decided, since it
was a beautiful day to take a drive in and around
Houston, British Columbia to film Mother Natures beautiful snowfall.
 
The Equity mine road has been one of my favorite places to visit which is just outside of town. Years back in the summer we would take all of our kids to a spot where they could catch trout and it was right at the side of the road. They would cast their fishing line with float attached and wait for the float to bob up and down. Of course there was always a juicy worm on the hook.


Above Photo: On December 14, 2015 we decided, since it
was a beautiful day to take a drive in and around
Houston, British Columbia to film Mother Natures beautiful snowfall.
 
It wasn’t long before the bobber started it’s dance across the water with fishing rod bent over. The kids always had a lot of fun catching and releasing fish back into the pond. We had a blast just watching the expressions on their young faces.
 
Also in the summer the tall grass grows high in the miles of meadows. Moose, bear, wolves, fox, deer and a host of smaller creatures can be seen wandering all throughout the area. The scenery along the mine road is amazing no matter what season we are in.


Above Photo: On December 14, 2015 we decided, since it
was a beautiful day to take a drive in and around
Houston, British Columbia to film Mother Natures beautiful snowfall.
 
Seeing winter is almost here I thought I would post some of the photos I took. Also snowmobilers are getting their machines ready for another winter season of fun.
 
For information on things to do in and around Houston, British Columbia,
please contact the Houston and District Chamber Of Commerce/Visitors Centre. Links below.
 
Houston and District Chamber Of Commerce/Visitors Centre.
 


 Brian Vike’s blog, please contact me at b_vike@telus.net
 
Photos by Brian Vike, Houston, British Columbia.

Saturday, October 22, 2016

Winter's December 2015 Snowfall 3 Houston British Columbia (Pictures)


Above Photo: On December 14, 2015 we decided, since it
was a beautiful day to take a drive in and around 
Houston, British Columbia to film Mother Natures beautiful snowfall.

For larger view of the photos, click on the picture.

You can also view the pictures that I have been taking around Houston, B.C. at my 
Pinterest Account:

Also, I hope you enjoy the photos that I have taken around our beautiful town.


Above Photo: On December 14, 2015 we decided, since it
was a beautiful day to take a drive in and around 
Houston, British Columbia to film Mother Natures beautiful snowfall.


Above Photo: On December 14, 2015 we decided, since it
was a beautiful day to take a drive in and around 
Houston, British Columbia to film Mother Natures beautiful snowfall.

The Equity mine road has been one of my favorite places to visit which is just outside of town. Years back in the summer we would take all of our kids to a spot where they could catch trout and it was right at the side of the road. They would cast their fishing line with float attached and wait for the float to bob up and down. Of course there was always a juicy worm on the hook. 


Above Photo: On December 14, 2015 we decided, since it
was a beautiful day to take a drive in and around 
Houston, British Columbia to film Mother Natures beautiful snowfall.

It wasn’t long before the bobber started it’s dance across the water with fishing rod bent over. The kids always had a lot of fun catching and releasing fish back into the pond. We had a blast just watching the expressions on their young faces.

Also in the summer the tall grass grows high in the miles of meadows. Moose, bear, wolves, fox, deer and a host of smaller creatures can be seen wandering all throughout the area. The scenery along the mine road is amazing no matter what season we are in. 


Above Photo: On December 14, 2015 we decided, since it
was a beautiful day to take a drive in and around 
Houston, British Columbia to film Mother Natures beautiful snowfall.

Seeing winter is almost here I thought I would post some of the photos I took. Also snowmobilers are getting their machines ready for another winter season of fun.

For information on things to do in and around Houston, British Columbia,
please contact the Houston and District Chamber Of Commerce/Visitors Centre. Links below.

Houston and District Chamber Of Commerce/Visitors Centre.



 Brian Vike’s blog, please contact me at b_vike@telus.net

Photos by Brian Vike, Houston, British Columbia.

Winter's December 2015 Snowfall 2 Houston British Columbia (Pictures)


Above Photo: On December 14, 2015 we decided, since it
was a beautiful day to take a drive in and around 
Houston, British Columbia to film Mother Natures beautiful snowfall.

For larger view of the photos, click on the picture.

You can also view the pictures that I have been taking around Houston, B.C. at my 
Pinterest Account:

Also, I hope you enjoy the photos that I have taken around our beautiful town.


Above Photo: On December 14, 2015 we decided, since it
was a beautiful day to take a drive in and around 
Houston, British Columbia to film Mother Natures beautiful snowfall.


Above Photo: On December 14, 2015 we decided, since it
was a beautiful day to take a drive in and around 
Houston, British Columbia to film Mother Natures beautiful snowfall.

The Equity mine road has been one of my favorite places to visit which is just outside of town. Years back in the summer we would take all of our kids to a spot where they could catch trout and it was right at the side of the road. They would cast their fishing line with float attached and wait for the float to bob up and down. Of course there was always a juicy worm on the hook. 


Above Photo: On December 14, 2015 we decided, since it
was a beautiful day to take a drive in and around 
Houston, British Columbia to film Mother Natures beautiful snowfall.

It wasn’t long before the bobber started it’s dance across the water with fishing rod bent over. The kids always had a lot of fun catching and releasing fish back into the pond. We had a blast just watching the expressions on their young faces.

Also in the summer the tall grass grows high in the miles of meadows. Moose, bear, wolves, fox, deer and a host of smaller creatures can be seen wandering all throughout the area. The scenery along the mine road is amazing no matter what season we are in. 

Seeing winter is almost here I thought I would post some of the photos I took. Also snowmobilers are getting their machines ready for another winter season of fun.

For information on things to do in and around Houston, British Columbia,
please contact the Houston and District Chamber Of Commerce/Visitors Centre. Links below.

Houston and District Chamber Of Commerce/Visitors Centre.



Brian Vike’s blog, please contact me at b_vike@telus.net

Photos by Brian Vike, Houston, British Columbia.

Winter's December 2015 Snowfall Houston British Columbia (Pictures)


Above Photo: On December 14, 2015 we decided, since it
was a beautiful day to take a drive in and around 
Houston, British Columbia to film Mother Natures beautiful snowfall.

For larger view of the photos, click on the picture.

You can also view the pictures that I have been taking around Houston, B.C. at my 
Pinterest Account:

Also, I hope you enjoy the photos that I have taken around our beautiful town.


Above Photo: On December 14, 2015 we decided, since it
was a beautiful day to take a drive in and around 
Houston, British Columbia to film Mother Natures beautiful snowfall.


Above Photo: On December 14, 2015 we decided, since it
was a beautiful day to take a drive in and around 
Houston, British Columbia to film Mother Natures beautiful snowfall.


Above Photo: On December 14, 2015 we decided, since it
was a beautiful day to take a drive in and around 
Houston, British Columbia to film Mother Natures beautiful snowfall.

The Equity mine road has been one of my favorite places to visit which is just outside of town. Years back in the summer we would take all of our kids to a spot where they could catch trout and it was right at the side of the road. They would cast their fishing line with float attached and wait for the float to bob up and down. Of course there was always a juicy worm on the hook. 


Above Photo: On December 14, 2015 we decided, since it
was a beautiful day to take a drive in and around 
Houston, British Columbia to film Mother Natures beautiful snowfall.

It wasn’t long before the bobber started it’s dance across the water with fishing rod bent over. The kids always had a lot of fun catching and releasing fish back into the pond. We had a blast just watching the expressions on their young faces.

Also in the summer the tall grass grows high in the miles of meadows. Moose, bear, wolves, fox, deer and a host of smaller creatures can be seen wandering all throughout the area. The scenery along the mine road is amazing no matter what season we are in. 


Above Photo: On December 14, 2015 we decided, since it
was a beautiful day to take a drive in and around 
Houston, British Columbia to film Mother Natures beautiful snowfall.

Seeing winter is almost here I thought I would post some of the photos I took. Also snowmobilers are getting their machines ready for another winter season of fun.

For information on things to do in and around Houston, British Columbia,
please contact the Houston and District Chamber Of Commerce/Visitors Centre. Links below.

Houston and District Chamber Of Commerce/Visitors Centre.



Brian Vike’s blog, please contact me at b_vike@telus.net

Photos by Brian Vike, Houston, British Columbia.

Tuesday, October 18, 2016

Winters Snowfall January 2016 Around Houston British Columbia


Above Photo: Winter’s snowfall on frozen Buck Creek, Houston, British Columbia. 

For larger view of the photos, click on the picture.

You can also view the pictures that I have been taking around Houston, B.C. at my 
Pinterest Account:

Also, I hope you enjoy the photos that I have taken around our beautiful town.


Above Photo: Winter’s snowfall on one of the many
farms around, Houston, British Columbia. 

For information on things to do in and around Houston, British Columbia,please 
contact the Houston and District Chamber Of Commerce/Visitors Centre. Links below.

Houston and District Chamber Of Commerce/Visitors Centre.



Above Photo: Winter’s snowfall at the Aspen Recreation Site
on the beautiful Morice River one of the great Steelhead fishing 
areas around Houston, British Columbia. 

Brian Vike’s blog, please contact me at b_vike@telus.net

Photos by Brian Vike, Houston, British Columbia.

Sunday, October 16, 2016

Fall Colors Walcott Forest Service Road Houston British Columbia (Pictures)


Above Photo: I took some pictures on September 29, 2016 from 
along the Walcott Forest Service Road Houston, British Columbia. 

For larger view of the photos, click on the picture.

You can also view the pictures that I have been taking around Houston, B.C. at my 
Pinterest Account:

Also, I hope you enjoy the photos that I have taken around our beautiful town.


Above Photo: I took some pictures on September 29, 2016 from 
along the Walcott Forest Service Road Houston, British Columbia. 


Above Photo: I took some pictures on September 29, 2016 from 
along the Walcott Forest Service Road Houston, British Columbia. 

From the Walcott Forest Service Road you can see the Telkwa Mountain range
 which is awesome to see year around. In the winter Snowmobilers hit the 
range for some of the best snowmobiling around.


Brian Vike’s blog, please contact me at b_vike@telus.net

Photos by Brian Vike, Houston, British Columbia.

Friday, October 14, 2016

An Eerie Fog Covers Silverthorne Lake Houston British Columbia (Pictures)


Above Photo: On October 12, 2016 I got up early to head out to the doctors office and
seeing it was closed and foggy out, I drove up to Silverthorne Lake in hopes of
getting a few foggy photos of the lake. The lake can be found at Houston, British Columbia. 

For larger view of the photos, click on the picture.

You can also view the pictures that I have been taking around Houston, B.C. at my 
Pinterest Account:

Also, I hope you enjoy the photos that I have taken around our beautiful town.


Above Photo: On October 12, 2016 I drove to Silverthorne Lake in hopes of getting
a few foggy photos of the lake. The lake can be found at Houston, British Columbia. 


Above Photo: On October 12, 2016 I drove to Silverthorne Lake in hopes of getting
a few foggy photos of the lake. The lake can be found at Houston, British Columbia. 

The pictures of Silverthorne Lake Recreational Site/Houston Community Forest
were taken on October 12, 2016.

For information on things to do in and around Houston, British Columbia,
please contact the Houston and District Chamber Of Commerce/Visitors Centre. Links below.

Houston and District Chamber Of Commerce/Visitors Centre.


Above Photo: On October 12, 2016 I drove to Silverthorne Lake in hopes of getting
a few foggy photos of the lake. The lake can be found at Houston, British Columbia. 




Brian Vike’s blog, please contact me at b_vike@telus.net

Photos by Brian Vike, Houston, British Columbia.