Anaheim Ducks towel invades: Inner Harbour

Submitted by: BuckyHermit (from Vancouver, BC, Canada)

Country: Canada
Province: British Columbia
City: Victoria
Location: Inner Harbour [map]
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Victoria's Inner Harbour, historically known as James Bay, is the waterfront along the city's downtown and also serves as its main marina and docks. It is flanked on land by the British Columbia Parliament Buildings, the Empress Hotel, the former Royal London Wax Museum and the Royal British Columbia Museum.

Anaheim Ducks towel invades: Fraser Valley

Submitted by: BuckyHermit (from Vancouver, BC, Canada)

Country: Canada
Province: British Columbia
City: Abbotsford
Location: Fraser Valley from Sumas Mountain [map]
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The Fraser Valley is typically seen as the flood plains east of the Metro Vancouver area and is home to British Columbia's most fertile farmland. It is also known as the "Bible Belt" of the province and the location of some of Canada's largest churches. The largest city in the Fraser Valley, Abbotsford, is also the largest city in British Columbia outside of the Metro Vancouver region.

Anaheim Ducks towel invades: Grand Canyon National Park

Submitted by: Chris C. (from Irvine, CA, USA)

Country: United States
State: Arizona
County: Coconino County and Mohave County
Location: Grand Canyon National Park [map]
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Grand Canyon National Park is one of the oldest national parks in the country and home to the Grand Canyon, considered one of the Seven Wonders of the World and a sacred site for many Native American tribes. Stretches of it are over a mile deep, carved by the Colorado River.

Anaheim Ducks towel invades: Bryce Canyon National Park

Submitted by: Chris C. (from Irvine, CA, USA)

Country: United States
State: Utah
Country: Garfield County and Kane County
Location: Bryce Canyon National Park [map]
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Bryce Canyon National Park is home to the Bryce Canyon, a giant natural amphitheater created by erosion. It is located at a much higher elevation than neighboring Zion National Park. Its soil is rich in iron metals, giving it a bright orange color.

Anaheim Ducks towel invades: Zion National Park

Submitted by: Chris C. (from Irvine, CA, USA)

Country: United States
State: Utah
County: Washington County, Kane County and Iron County
Location: Zion National Park [map]
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Zion National Park in southwestern Utah is home to the Zion Canyon, a half mile-deep canyon. It is home to one of the most diverse animal and plant populations in the country, including endangered species.

Anaheim Ducks towel invades: Mount Baker

Submitted by: BuckyHermit (from Vancouver, BC, Canada)

Country: Canada (and United States )
Province/state: British Columbia (and Washington)
City: Abbotsford (and Whatcom County, Washington)
Location: Mount Baker from Sumas Mountain [map]
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Mount Baker is an active volcano located in Whatcom County, Washington; among the Cascades Range, it is the second most active volcano after Mount Saint Helens and the second most glaciated mountain after Mount Rainier. At 10,781 feet (3,286 meters), it ranks as the third highest mountain in Washington state and overlooks the British Columbia cities of Vancouver, Abbotsford and Victoria, as well as Bellingham, Washington. Mount Baker Ski Resort holds the world record for the most snowfall in a single season at 1,140 inches (2,896 centimeters).

Anaheim Ducks towel invades: Capilano Lake

Submitted by: BuckyHermit (from Vancouver, BC, Canada)

Country: Canada
Province: British Columbia
City: North Vancouver
Location: Capilano Lake [map]
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Capilano Lake provides approximately 40% of Metro Vancouver's drinking water. This reservoir's water comes primarily from rain and snowmelt from the surrounding mountains, and is separated from Capilano Lake by the 300-foot tall Cleveland Dam.

Anaheim Ducks towel invades: Tsushima Strait via Momochi Seaside Park

Submitted by: BuckyHermit (from Vancouver, BC, Canada)

Country: Japan
Prefecture: Fukuoka Prefecture
City: Fukuoka
Location: Momochi Seaside Park [map]
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Momochi Seaside Park is the beach area of Fukuoka and is home to the city's largest landmarks, such as Fukuoka Tower and the Yahoo! Japan Dome. It faces Tsushima Strait, which divides South Korea and Japan, as well as the East China Sea and the Sea of Japan.

Anaheim Ducks towel invades: Namsan

Submitted by: BuckyHermit (from Vancouver, BC, Canada)

Country: South Korea
Province: Seoul Special City
District: Yongsan-gu and Jung-gu
Location: Namsan Park [map]
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Namsan is a mountain located in central Seoul and is home to N Seoul Tower. Its location offers a panoramic view of Seoul and is home to the Mongmyeoksan Beacon Tower, which was used as an emergency smoke beacon from the city's early days until 1895.

Anaheim Ducks towel invades: Lishan Mountain

Submitted by: Larry J. (from Los Angeles, CA, USA)

Country: China
Province: Shaanxi
City: Xian
Location: Lishan Mountain [map]
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Lishan Mountain is located in the northeastern part of Xian and was a royal retreat location during the Tang Dynasty. It is said that this is the place where Emperor Xuan Zong made his vows to Lady Yang, and where the Zhou Dynasty's decline started.

Anaheim Ducks towel invades: South China Sea at Stanley

Submitted by: BuckyHermit (from Vancouver, BC, Canada)

Country: Hong Kong S.A.R.
District: Southern District
Location: South China Sea at Stanley [map]
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Stanley is where Hong Kong meets the South China Sea. This is the first outposts for Europeans in Hong Kong, and served as the administrative center of Hong Kong until formal activity moved to Central. During the Second World War, this was the site where British, Indian and Canadian troops made their last stand before surrendering to Japan.

Anaheim Ducks towel invades: Victoria Peak

Submitted by: BuckyHermit (from Vancouver, BC, Canada)

Country: Hong Kong S.A.R.
District: Central and Western District
Location: Victoria Peak [map]
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Victoria Peak (locally known as "The Peak") isn't the tallest mountain in Hong Kong, but it's certainly the closest to the central business district. During its early colonial days, non-Chinese were barred from residing on Victoria Peak. A railcar ride called the Peak Tram, which survives to this day, was created to shuttle passengers to and from Victoria Peak and had similar restrictions in place. Today, Hong Kong's richest and most elite reside on Victoria Peak. The Peak Tram, along with the semicircle-shaped lookout tower, are among the top tourist attracts in Hong Kong.

Anaheim Ducks towel invades: Victoria Harbour

Submitted by: BuckyHermit (from Vancouver, BC, Canada)

Country: Hong Kong S.A.R.
District: Yau Tsim Mong (first two photos), Central and Western
Location: Victoria Harbour [map 1] [map 2]
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Victoria Harbour divides Hong Kong Island and Kowloon, and is home to the historical, cultural and economic hub of the Hong Kong territory since the days of British colonization. Virtually all major developments in Hong Kong's history have occurred at or around here. In 1997, the British authorities handed over the territory to China; the British departed on an official yacht from Victoria Harbour.

Anaheim Ducks towel invades: Cheonggyecheon

Submitted by: BuckyHermit (from Vancouver, BC, Canada)

Country: South Korea
Province: Seoul Special City
District: Jongno-gu
Location: Cheonggyecheon [map]
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The Cheonggyecheon stream is a historic stream in central Seoul, and was covered up during the country's rapid industrialization until a massive revitalization project restored it. Because years of neglect had dried up the stream, thousands of liters of water need to be pumped in to keep the modern stream alive.