Tuesday 10 August 2010

Griffins


The gargoyles and griffins are prominent features on the Hotel Vancouver. I remember teachers bringing them to our attention when I was in high school.

And I haven't remembered much from high school.



There are two or three restaurants in the hotel. The restaurant most frequented by us 'commoners' is called Griffins.

6 comments :

Hilda said...

Fascinating and beautiful roof line. I like the color too. Still not sure about gargoyles though.

Genie -- Paris and Beyond said...

Just make sure when you dine at Griffins that you do not find any bat-wings or fangs in your entrée.

Anonymous said...

I love these characters. I want one for my house.

lewi14@gmail.com said...

I like this building with its fascinating characters too. Very nice photos.

TheChieftess said...

Gargoyles and Griffins are very good to have on buildings...they keep the bad spirits away!!!

Wayne said...

That's what they told us in high school Kathryn. :-)

I don't know about now, but back in the day this was where the Queen would stay when she visited Vancouver. So you don't want to be taking chances with evil spirits.