TRU Open Learning
 
Year: <span>2019</span>

Lake Louise

I visited Lake Louise once, and it was beautiful. The water has a unique blue tone that you would not imagine comes from nature. Even though the water is bitter cold, time seemed to have stopped. Everyone there took hours just to indulge in the wildlife. It is a place …

Pitt River

The Golden Ears mountains seen from the dike system that runs along the Pitt River in Pitt Meadows, BC.  I spent many years walking my dog in this area, and didn’t realize how much these mountain views meant to me until I moved away.

South Thompson River

This is where I was lucky enough to grow up.  Obviously it’s beautiful but is also associated with my happiest childhood memories.  Summers were spent on the water with beloved friends and neighbours where we’d be outside until dark everyday.  Moving away was difficult and it’s been hard to beat …

Toronto

The CN Tower depicts Toronto which to me, is home. I especially love the diversity of people, acceptance of every individual, and access to so many things that may not be as accessible to others.

Sahara Desert

The Sahara desert is one of the most iconic landmarks of the African continent. Although there are other deserts in Africa, the Sahara is well known by Africans and non-Africans alike. Movies producers and manufacturers of automobiles have named their products after the desert. It is the largest hot desert …

Sea to Sky Summit

This location is meaningful to myself as I am someone who finds connecting with nature and our history very important. We all share and have access to this space and I find coming here to hike, appreciating nature, and respecting past cultures and historical locations significant. This viewpoint overlooking the …