Olympic Cauldron in Vancouver, British Columbia

A few architectural visuals of the 2010 Winter Olympics Cauldron, now on permanent display in Jack Poole Plaza in downtown Vancouver, British Columbia.

Jaguar in British Columbia

While there are always a lot of variables to consider in what makes the best road trip, a luxury set of wheels certainly never hurts. Earlier this year I drove the new Jaguar E Pace while out filming in Vancouver, British Columbia.

As a long time fan of the brand and former owner myself, I was excited to drive my first Jaguar SUV. The E Pace is the compact version of the new F Pace, both of which lean heavily on the sport side of the brand. In short, driving the Jaguar E Pace is a stylish and energetic experience - however, as nice as it is, I do miss some of those interior luxury throwbacks that Jaguar made iconic. Here are a few visuals.

Canada Place in Vancouver, British Columbia

A few visual highlights from Canada Place in Vancouver, British Columbia.

Gastown Steam Clock in Vancouver, British Columbia

A few visual highlights of the Gastown Steam Clock in Vancouver, British Columbia.

A Postcard Written En Route in 1926

I've always loved vintage postcards for the simple stories they tell and the brief glimpses into history they provide. This postcard featuring the Three Sisters near Banff in Alberta was mailed in 1926. What I love most about it is that it was written while riding the train.

Sent back to his mother in Hamilton, Ontario, this postcard was likely purchased at the Banff train station. You can picture him looking out the window at the mountains as he writes this message on the way to Vancouver. The postcard reads:

Oct. 12 / 1926 

My Dear Mother, I am now running along the Fraser River. I have just got across the Selkirks and into the coast range. I'll be in Vancouver at 8:30 in the morning. It is now about 7:30. 

Love, Jim

Affixed with a one cent stamp, the postcard was mailed from Vancouver on October 13, 1926.