Halo Abroad @ Skybridge

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

Country: Canada
Province: British Columbia
City: New Westminster, Surrey
Location: Skybridge [map]

Connecting the cities of New Westminster and Surrey in British Columbia, the Skybridge crosses the Fraser River and is the longest cable-supported transit-only bridge in the world. It is part of the Expo Line of the SkyTrain system in Metro Vancouver. The bridge towers are 404 feet (123 meters) tall and the trains travel 150 feet (45 meters) above the water. It was built between 1987 and 1989, and runs nearly parallel to neighboring Pattullo Bridge.

Halo Abroad @ Cloverdale Fairgrounds

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

Country: Canada
Province: British Columbia
City: Surrey
Location: Cloverdale Fairgrounds [map]

The Cloverdale Fairgrounds are the site of the Cloverdale Rodeo and Country Fair, the second largest of its kind in Canada (only after the Calgary Stampede). In addition to hosting the rodeo, part of its land is leased to Fraser Downs casino and racetrack, which is operated by the largest casino operator in Canada.

Halo Abroad @ Cloverdale

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

Country: Canada
Province: British Columbia
City: Surrey
Location: Cloverdale [map]

Cloverdale is one of the town centers of Surrey, British Columbia, and is primarily an agricultural and ranching area. It is home to the Cloverdale Rodeo and Country Fair, Canada's second largest rodeo, as well as the filming locations for the exteriors of downtown Smallville in the TV show Smallville.