Floathome Community at Canoe Pass

Oh I am glad you do. I am glad I was up early this morning to capture this image before sunrise. Thank you, Orphie.

These are beautiful homes, Vickie, but a very different way of enjoying nature from what I expect you are used to.

Thank you, Marvin. I think this is probably a very different early morning experience than you would have.

Hi Steve,
Yes, this was shot this morning in Ladner. I couldn’t sleep, so was out early with the camera on my tripod. The fog and the lack of wind made for a great photo. Thank you for your comment, Steve.
David

I think people here have a wonderful “water lifesyle” similar to other places such as on the Rhine in the Netherlands.

Thank you, Gary.

Thank you, David.

It is awesome, Diane. No huge storm watches since I have experienced this place.

So appreciative of your comment, Fremme. Thank you.

Thank you, Selina. These are different from houseboats. They are houses built on a float, like a barge, and anchored. Each house “owns” a water lot. They are part of a strata organization. Most of the homes are architecturally designed, and some are quite upscale.

There are several float home communities on the Fraser River, and they are even more common in the Netherlands. Thank you for your comment, Jason.

Thank you, Lulybelle. The concept really suits people who are into boating in a big way. You’ll notice boats tied up with many of the homes.

Thank you, Jesika. Here is the same view captured during the summer:

Whoops, I’ll try that again:

Life can be very peaceful here, as it was on this day. Other times, say during winter storms, it is not quite so tranquil. Fog always comes, it seems, with a level of silence that seems to be evoked in this visual image. Thank you, Anthea.

There was a somewhat eerie feel. It was very quiet, and most people had not arisen yet, except those in the center home. Check out the same scene in summer:

Oh, I didn’t know this was featured. Thank you for the info, and thank you for commenting on this one, Michelle.

Thank you, Sandra. I hope life is returning to normal for you.

Thanks John. I was trying to get a late Fall comparison to the same scene I had captured during the summer:

Thank you, Von. Yes, I really like the warmth of the lights in the cold blue mist and water. You articulated my response perfectly. Until I read your words, I couldn’t say what I liked about this one. Much appreciated, Von. Sorry I haven’t commented a lot on your work lately. For what ever reason, I was sent to the clothing page from many links. I don’t know why.

Thank you, Sandy. I love your comment about cool and warmth.

A common image of Canada is the frozen north, but Canada is huge, and very diverse. Glad you like both of these images, Joanne, and thank you so much for your comment.

I like your description of the art of photography. I will remember this. I will be off in two weeks for a two week Christmas break. Like you, I am looking forward to some “free time”. I am really enjoying shooting in the cold and the interesting light it provides. Thank you, David.

Thank you very much, Amarica. I was delighted, of course.

Thank you, Sue.

Thank you for the historical perspective on the “houseboats” on the Columbia River. These homes are very different. There are many government regulations about the homes. Water lots are expensive, and there are many restrictions and criteria for how the homes can be built. This is an upscale community, and a beautifully connected community to the natural environment.

I love your comment, Wendi. Thank you.

Thank you. I don’t know that they are any more expensive than any other waterfront homes, and I bet the owners would like to have east coast salt water lobsters living in the fresh water river.

LOL

Thank you, Gavin.