The view from the Private Residences at Hotel Georgia. Photo Dan Toulgoet
As the staff photographer at the Vancouver Courier, Dan Toulgoet often has a unique view of the city. Sometimes that view is from high up, offering a perspective of Vancouver rarely seen by most people. Here’s a selection of photos Toulgoet has taken over the years showing what different parts of the city look like on high.
Burrard Bridge
Looking south at the Burrard Bridge memorial braziers. Photo Dan Toulgoet
Cambie Bridge
Looking south along the Cambie Street bridge. Photo Dan Toulgoet
City hall
Looking south along Cambie Street from downtown Vancouver. Photo Dan Toulgoet
Downtown
The view from the Private Residences at Hotel Georgia. Photo Dan Toulgoet
Mountain Pleasant crane
A man on his crane in Mount Pleasant. Photo Dan Toulgoet
Downtown trees
A view with afternoon sunlight shining between downtown buildings. Photo Dan Toulgoet
Harbour Centre
A view of Harbour Centre looking south. Photo Dan Toulgoet
Balmoral Hotel, Downtown Eastside
Looking east down East Hastings Street. Photo Dan Toulgoet
East Hastings mural
Looking east along East Hastings Street. Photo Dan Toulgoet
Marine Gateway
Morning fog off the Fraser River at Marine Drive and Cambie Street. Photo Dan Toulgoet
Marpole
A view northward along Selkirk Street in Marpole. Photo Dan Toulgoet
Mount Pleasant murals
The view of two murals, Belvedere Court, Main Street and 10th Avenue, taken from atop the Lee Building. Photo Dan Toulgoet
The old downtown post office
Morning light on the old Canada Post building downtown. Photo Dan Toulgoet
Rooftop patios
Summertime rooftop patios along a downtown Vancouver Street. Photo Dan Toulgoet
Garden rows
Sole Food Street Farm near the Olympic Village. Photo Dan Toulgoet
The Independent
Looking north from Kingsway and East 10th Avenue. Photo Dan Toulgoet
Downtown library
The main branch of the Vancouver Public Library lit with morning light. Photo Dan Toulgoet