Friday, July 31, 2015

The Red Wolf Inn


Every year we celebrate Canada’s Birthday on July 1, in Houston, British Columbia. This year (2015) it was Canada’s 148th Birthday and I went to the Jamie Baxter Park where I could watch, and film the celebrations. 

I wandered around chatting with folks who were attending, and taking pictures of each of the events. 

I came across some folks who who were having a lot of fun, and battling it out in full dress from the Medieval period. One fellow by the name of Troy Reitsma looked awesome and was having sword fights on the lawn with the kids and adults. It was so much fun to watch. 


Above Photo: Troy Reitsma dressed to the hilt in medieval period outfits having sword fights on the lawn with the little girls, mom, they battle it out. This was on Canada’s 148th Birthday Jamie Baxter Park 

What I did not know was, there is a place between Houston and Smithers British Columbia called The Red Wolf Inn. The proprietors of the Inn are his Lordship Wlfryd of Leedes and her Ladyship Rhiannon of Shrewsbury.


Above Photo: Proprietors of the Inn are his Lordship Wlfryd of Leedes and her Ladyship Rhiannon of Shrewsbury.

If you want to travel back in time, into the medieval period where there are Kings and Princesses, then I highly recommend you paying a visit to the Red Wolf Inn. If you are wanting to spend some time at the Inn, you should make reservations for your stay. You can email Wlfryd and Rhiannon at reservations@redwolfinn.ca


Photo Above: Some of the past patrons.

To make reservations by way of phone. Call toll free to speak to Wlfryd and Rhiannon at: 
1-888-WOLF INN - 1-888-9653 466

The Red Wolf Inn's website is at: http://www.redwolfinn.ca/Site/Welcome.html

The Red Wolf Inn has been in operation for sixteen years. It was established upon the Fields of Gold Educational Centre, a medieval village, representing time periods from the Celtic of 450CE to a 1550CE Venetian Palazzo. 


Above Photo: A few other past patrons to the Red Wolf Inn.

The Inn is built to resemble a Tudor style building. It accommodates up to 22 patrons with room and board, as a Bed and Breakfast.

This is a Medieval Inn - there is no electricity, toilets are pit toilets located up or down High Street from the Inn, heat is provided from the wood cook stove or the heater in the Saracen Room.


Above Photo: A few other Past Patrons to the Red Wolf Inn.

The Red Wolf Inn is located at Km 385 on Highway 16 West, midway between Houston and Smithers, BC, Canada.

Below are the rooms that you would be visiting/staying at the Red Wolf Inn. But make sure you visit their website as it has more information about the goings on there. Red Wolf Inn.

1. - Welcome.

2. - Floor Plan

3. - Floor Plan Second Floor. 

4. - The Proprietors.

5. - The Great Hall.

6. - The Welsh Room. 

7. - The Cornish Room. 

8. - The Irish Room. 

9. - The Scottish Room.

10. - The Saracen Room. 

11. - The Norse House. 

12. - The Royal Suite. 

13. - The Grand Porch. 

14. - The Garden. 

15. - Shrew's Alley. 

16. - Reservations.

17. - Guest Reviews. 

18. - Past Patrons.

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Sunday, July 19, 2015

Photos From Buck Creek Houston British Columbia


On Saturday I took a walk along the Buck Creek Dyke which is part of the hiking trails network here in Houston. 

I took a few photos and these are below.




Picture Below: Information Source Wikipedia: Chamerion angustifolium, commonly known as fireweed (mainly in North America), great willow-herb (some parts of Canada), or rosebay willowherb (mainly in Britain), is a perennial herbaceous plant in the willowherb family Onagraceae.


Below Photo: Buck Creek runs through the middle of town in Houston, B.C.




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Friday, July 17, 2015

Houston British Columbia Duck Pond (Pictures/Video)


Houston British Columbia Duck pond. You can take some hiking trails to get to the Duck pond, and it is great fun for the entire family. I know the little ones have fun feeding the ducks.

Link for information on the Duck pond.

Short video clip of the ducks doing their thing.




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Wednesday, July 15, 2015

Smoky Day Around Houston British Columbia (Pictures)


Below Photos: The smoke was from the China Nose Wildfire on Monday, August 11, 2014





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B.V. Foods Houston British Columbia (Pictures/Links)


B.V. Foods carries great pricing on groceries, DVD rentals of your favorite movies and a “huge” selection of Spices. 

Also B.V. Foods is a Loto center for your possible winning number.


2101 Tweedie Avenue
Houston British-Columbia V0J 1Z0
(250) 845-3300



Picture Below: Great selection of spices.


Picture Below: Rent A Movie Tonight.


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The Bulkley River In Houston British Columbia


The Bulkley River in British Columbia is a major tributary of the Skeena River. The Bulkley is 257 km long with a drainage basin covering 12,400 km².

Much of the Bulkey is paralleled by Highway 16. It flows west from Bulkley Lake past Perow and is joined near Houston by the Morice River, its major tributary. The Bulkley continues north past Quick, Telkwa and Smithers. It then meets the Skeena River near Hazelton.

Information source: From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.



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Hay Field In Houston British Columbia (Photo)


One doesn’t have to travel far to find a really nice spot to film, such as this picture. 

This hay field is just off Highway 16, on Buck Flats Road. 


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Sunday, July 12, 2015

A Day Swimming And Playing In The Sand At The Bulkley River Houston, B.C. (Photo)


Although we have a beautiful swimming pool, many in Houston like to sit outdoors in the fresh air and under a warm sun spending their time at the lakes, or rivers.

In the photo below a family is spending their time at the Bulkley River, kids playing in the sand, with some taking a cool dip in the water.


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2007 Town Parade Houston British Columbia (Photos)


The town’s people in Houston came out and lined Highway 16 for it’s annual town parade. There were floats, horses, old vehicles, etc..

Below are a bunch of pictures I took while watching the parade.

I was only able to add the pictures that are show here. I have about 60 photos, but if I added the rest, the page would take some time to load.

It was a beautiful day for a Parade !

Happy 50th Anniversary Houston !


Below Two Photos: The float is from Silverthorne Elementary School.




Photo Below: RBC Royal Bank's entry.




Below Photo: Don’t get stung by the huge Bee. Buzzzzzzz!




Below Photo: The ladies from Happy Jacks Pub.



Photos Below: Love the old cars !



Below Photo: Home Hardware's entry.


Photo Below: Canfor Sawmills entry.



Below Photo: Adults and children having a blast at the Parade, I even see my darling Granddaughter in the picture.


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2010 Winter Olympics Torch Relay Houston British Columbia


 On Saturday, January 30, 2010 at approximately 3:30 p.m. the people in the town of Houston came out in huge numbers to watch and to cheer on the folks carrying the 2010 Winter Olympics Torch.
 
I have added a few pictures below, and have tried to get the video clip off of another blog with no success.
 
Also, if anyone else in Houston who was watching and filming the 2010 Winter Olympics Torch Relay and would like to add their photos/video footage to this page, just drop Brian Vike an email with attached photos and video footage and I will be happy to upload it to this page.
 
Also you are welcome add your comments about the torch run with your material along with your copyright for the material. I will get it all posted straight away.









The below pictures are grabs from a video clip I have. I apologize the pictures are not larger.






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