There’s just something extra special about Victoria. It’s beautiful and peaceful, the people are friendly and the food is phenomenal. But beneath the shiny exterior, lurks a shadowy past full of tragic events, callous characters and grim circumstances. In part one of our two part coverage of haunted places in Victoria we are giving you […]
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Last Call for Beach Days – How to Enjoy the Beach in the Fall
While fall might be a beautiful season on Vancouver Island, it can be hard to say goodbye to the warm weather and all the summer activities. But here on Vancouver Island, we don’t stop doing the things we love just because it’s a little colder, and that includes going to the beach! It can seem […]
Comfort Food – Our Favourite Ways to Get a Taste of Fall
In the summer, there’s a keen awareness that the heat and blue skies are impermanent and therefore, we try to spend as much time soaking up the sun as possible. In the fall, there’s a change in attitude, a sadness that another summer has passed and what lies ahead are grey days and long nights. […]
Falling for Fall – Our Favourite Ways to Celebrate Autumn
As the summer gives way to fall, it can be tough to say goodbye to the warm weather and endless blue skies. In September though, the weather is usually sunny and warm but crisp with a few sporadic, overcast days. During these late summer, early fall weeks, Vancouver Island is as stunning as ever as […]
View from the Top – Finding the Best Views on Vancouver Island
We’re lucky here on the West Coast with Septembers that are usually mild and sunny. And while the leaves may have started to change, the harbinger of the fast-approaching fall, the weather is still warm and dry. This is the perfect time to get out there and explore, enjoy the late summer breeze and find […]
Harvesting the Last of Summer – Farms to Visit on Vancouver Island
With the end of summer approaching, it’s time to make the most of the long, warm days while they’re around! There are lots of ways to squeeze every last drop of summer before the weather changes but one of the best ways is to visit a local farm and load up on some late summer […]
Wine Not? Cowichan Valley Wine Tours
The Cowichan Valley is a magical little pocket of Vancouver Island. The name “Cowichan” comes from the Hul’q’umi’num word “shquw’utsun” which means “to warm one’s back in the sun” and “Quw’utsun”, the name given to the valley by the Quw’utsun people. Uniquely located in the only maritime Mediterranean climatic zone in Canada, Cowichan has the […]
The Best Cycling on Vancouver Island
While the warm weather and long days are here, it’s important to get out there and enjoy it! There’s lots to see while you’re on Vancouver Island – the gorgeous architecture, the gardens, the ocean and the wildlife all make our Island one of the most stunning places on Earth. One of the best ways […]
Best Patios to Catch the Sunset
Summer on Vancouver Island is a special time of year for so many reasons. Paddleboard or kayak from one of the many beaches, get out into the water and search for marine life, spend a relaxing day on the beach, wander around downtown and browse the incredible local boutiques, visit heritage sites and learn more […]
Why Harbour Taxis are the Best Way to Travel Around Downtown Victoria
Victoria is the gem of Vancouver Island, a capital city surrounded by the sea. If you love the ocean as much as we do, you’ll want to be on it or near it as much as possible. Kayaking and paddleboarding are great ways to enjoy our shoreline and get some exercise in the sun. If […]