Henry Heron works down at Fisherman’s Wharf. 
Working with the local office cat, and Salty Seagull, he’s an important member of the dock team. He helps by keeping boats free of stray fish – in dinghies – and rats too, really! With deadly aim. But some days he simply enjoys the views and greets visitors….. 
ALL IMAGES COPYRIGHT ROSEMARY HANNA Creating boat themed art is a wonderful way to engage children and families down by the shore
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ALL IMAGES COPYRIGHT ROSEMARY HANNA
Vancouver Harbor harbors some of the most interesting commercial, charter vessels, visiting yachts, BC built character ships, and tiny but just as fascinating boats with figureheads and cute ‘Pretty Blue Eyes’ 
For all lovers of the sea and Vancouver’s waterfront scene…. 
Dockside or on the water…
Architecture afloat! 
Beautiful 1930s Robert Allan designed ‘Meander’ cruises BC water and moors across from Granville Island where sleek cruisers leave English Bay. 
Party boats host tourists and V to V takes travelers from Vancouver to Victoria in luxury! 
Locals love this scene
and the local economy flourishes, but little ships work too…
ALL IMAGES COPYRIGHT ROSEMARY HANNA Summertime, where living is easy down by the sea – for dreamers. 
Where big and small ships, and their mariners, protect Canada’s Port of entry. Safety for Canadians and visitors! To play, cruise, learn and maybe stay forever. Other ships are the heart of Vancouver’s working waterfront, Canada’s commercial drumbeat. 
They are coming to work while cruise ships and commercial vessels enter the Port of Vancouver. Offshore, navy and rescue vessels. 
Some little workboats wait and dream of their next missions, ready to head out from port under a new command. Vancouver Port’s many events: https://www.portvancouver.com/about-us/
Beautiful 1906 Fireboat ‘Sarah Elizabeth Banks’ was in port at Fishermans Wharf! Unique and sturdy fireboat undergoing a repaint in Union Jack colors. Still strong.
BC’s south coast, from sea to sky, is flooded with golden hues of late fall, when sun angles create enchanting shadows with low-light sunsets! And at the end of the day, what better spot for a nap than seaplane float or sandy castles left by the kids!
Heading upcoast, or into local harbours – resident and visiting vessels! 
Reaching low
Standing tall near bald eagle’s nest!
Stretching tired wings! 
Watched by seagull sailors down in the harbor, and Captain Jack Sparrow on the boardwalk! 
ART OF SEAS, SHIPS, MARINERS AT WATERS EDGE. MARITIME HISTORY AND CONTEMPORARY OCEAN NEWS AT VANCOUVER MARITIME MUSEUM http://vancouvermaritimemuseum.com/event/artist-talk-rosemary-hanna MARITIME ARTS AND PACIFIC COAST SAILING EXPERIENCE! 
DISCOVERING ENDLESS INSPIRATION FROM WORKING WATERS, SAILORS AND WATERFRONT LIFE, INCLUDING STORMS AND SHORELINE PEOPLE! 
SHIPS & OCEAN ARTS – NEAR VANCOUVER’S SALTWATER BRIDGES!
WHERE FISHERS WORK DOCKSIDE OR AWAY UPCOAST
SAILORS DREAM OF FAST SUMMER PASSAGES, UNDER TALL MASTS!
…GUARDED BY RED-DRESSED SHIPS OF THE WAVES
…READY TO RESCUE
THE NOT-SO-READY AT SEA!
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