Vancouver

I am planning a kayak trip up to Granite Falls later this summer, and I would love to do a practice run to Twin Islands first since it is so much closer. I have my Paddle Canada Level 1 and have done some guided kayak trips, but this summer will be my first time going solo overnight.

Is camping on Twin Islands on the weekend a feasible option in the summer? Ideally I would head out either after work on Friday or from Saturday to Sunday, but I'm worried that all the campsites will be full. I would be renting a kayak from Deep Cove, so it would suck to pay for an overnight rental only to find all the spots are taken and having to turn back. I don't have any extra vacation days, so a mid-week trip is a no-go.

If anyone has any recent experience or tips, it would be greatly appreciated. For example, is there a lot of turnover on Saturday, or do most people spend the whole weekend? I'm wondering if it would be best to show up early-ish on a Saturday to snag a spot as someone leaves, or if that is a lost cause.

Thanks!

Over 6 firetrucks on site responding to what looks like a large scale fire. Smoke drifting out the vents on the roof.

DFO official says entanglements have increased in B.C. waters as more humpbacks are around

cross-posted from: https://rss.ponder.cat/post/1951

cross-posted from: https://rss.ponder.cat/post/1149

There are a few vendors set up, but not like other times I've been here.

It looks like there is a market inside the grounds, but I'm not interested in paying over $100 to shop for local crafts...

If you too think we need to increase our transit efficiency, support this upcoming motion by Cllr Boyle before July 23rd!

As subject. In Gastown, a plane flew over putting out rainbow contrail. Why? O_o

Some festival?

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.ca/post/24849600

Taken at Vancouver, BC in June 2024

About a dozen police cars just pulled up and blocked the Rupert / Broadway intersection in East Van. Anyone know what was going on?

(Not my photos)

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.ca/post/23019807

A Harbour Air seaplane, with 6 people on board, collided with a pleasure boat on Saturday

I think Mini Metro had a Vancouver map in the workshop.

[...] From June 1 to September 30, 2024, adults over the age of 19 will be able to bring and consume alcohol at the following beaches between the hours of 11am and 9pm:

• Jericho
• Spanish Banks
• Locarno Beach
• Second Beach (Stanley Park)
• Kitsilano Beach
• John Hendry / Trout Lake Beach
• New Brighton Beach

[...]

When visiting a beach pilot site this summer, please be mindful of the following guidance:

• Don’t bring glass to the beach – broken glass can cause injury to yourself and others
• Respect other beach users – be mindful of the personal space of others and keep music and noise to an appropriate volume
• Properly dispose of trash in a nearby waste bin or take it away with you
• Avoid entering the water with alcohol or if intoxicated

In support of the program, visitors can expect to see more Park Rangers on hand to provide support and guidance, as well as added waste bins and recycling stations. [...]

• "Vancouver’s Alcohol on Beaches pilot returns this weekend". 2024-05-30. City of Vancouver (https://vancouver.ca/news-calendar/vancouver-alcohol-on-beaches-pilot-returns-this-weekend-may-2024.aspx)
• Archive link

Edit: And they are spoken for! That was quick!

Hello community!

As the title states, looking for someone or a local service to convert these VHS tapes to digital for the Internet Archive.

My collection is much larger (image below), but the 17 tapes in the main image aren't archived yet (as far as I can tell with the DDoS attacks) and I am hoping to be a good netizen and contribute to the cause.

Side note, I will be parting away with my entire collection of ~80 VHS for free (or by donation to the Greater Vancouver Food Bank). If this interests you and you're in the lower mainland, let me know! :)