Oh, Canada. You truly are something else, a vast land of greenery and saltwater, rock and civilization, of natural beauty and hipster culture intertwined. Your people are not only environmentally-friendly, but also just friendly – thank you for letting me settle into your way of life for a few days.

Vancouver, in particular, is an ideal city of sorts; surrounded by mountains and ocean, it is the best of all worlds. Chloe and i roamed artsy streets dotted with coffee shops and vintage finds, hiked and biked the nature, and relaxed in the comfort of our cozy bnb. Though a quick trip, and not glamorous by any means, Vancouver was a place to remember.

Our first day was spent exploring the city, with its quaint bookstores, boutiques, art and – of course – exceptional coffee.

On day 2, we took Vancouver’s nature scene by storm; stunning snow-capped peaks and lush evergreens highlighted our adventures.

The views at the top were beyond worth it, though.

More cool shots…nature is totally a photographer’s playground.

Day 3, our last full day in vancouver, we decided to do a little of nature and a little of the city. First we were off to Stanley Park, biking along the seawall, followed by a ferry ride over to Granville Island, where i found the largest public market ever – basically my dream.

Finally, the morning of our flight, we had some time to kill…so following a yummy brunch in kitsilano, we only did what two photographers are bound to do – experiment. As a final farewell to vancouver, enjoy these little pieces of art.