You know Whistler is a top ski resort. But what you really want to know is – which mountain is better for skiing and snowboarding? Whistler or Blackcomb?
Best beaches in Victoria, BC, for swimming in summer
It’s been hot lately, so we’ve hit the beach! Lakes too! Here’s our beach chair report on the best beaches in Victoria, BC (Canada) – both ocean and lake – for swimming and cooling off.
5 reasons why Victoria is the best city to visit in Canada
It has great restaurants and a lovely island vibe, and it’s blooming pretty! Just 3 of 5 reasons why Victoria is the best city to visit in Canada.
Best Airbnb in Victoria, BC? These 3 are utterly charming
Best Airbnb in Victoria, BC? When moving to Victoria recently, we stayed at several Airbnb’s, including a lovely Art Deco manor. These 3 qualify for the “best Airbnb in Victoria.”
We’re moving to Victoria!
We’re moving from Vancouver to Victoria! The city is a cyclist’s dream, and we’ll buy stand-up paddleboards. We can even walk from our house to downtown!
Biking Stanley Park to Granville Island and beyond – an awesome Vancouver ride
Nothing beats biking Stanley Park (and beyond around False Creek) on a sunny Vancouver day! Lots of beaches and parks. A public market and craft brewery too at Granville Island.
Ciao! Whipping up an Italian feast at a Vancouver cooking class
Black pepper fettuccini in a white-wine cream sauce? Lemon zested veal? No, I’m not in Italy. I’m grating cheese and boiling fresh-made pasta at a Vancouver cooking class!
Exploring Victoria’s Gorge Waterway on a pickle boat
What fun! Tour the Gorge Waterway on a Victoria Harbor Ferry “pickle boat” to see the tidal falls. Learn about the daredevil divers and First Nations inhabitants too.
Reliving North Vancouver’s shipyard history at the Pinnacle Hotel at the Pier
See cool yellow cranes and maritime artifacts in the old shipyard building site outside the Pinnacle Hotel at the Pier, a great 4-star hotel in North Vancouver.
Chilko Experience: Luxury in British Columbia’s wilderness
Think of pristine wilderness with awesome grizzly bear viewing, fishing, ATVs, rafting, horseback riding and more. Now add the luxury Chilko Experience Wilderness Resort. Nice, eh?
Sailing away from the Vancouver cruise port
No wonder 1 million cruise passengers love the Vancouver cruise port each year! You can walk to shops, cafes and parks. Our city is particularly beautiful when seen from a cruise ship.
Vancouver Theaters: The Stanley is a lovely grand dame!
Dear Stanley Theatre, we want to tell you what a classy lady you are. A picture house in 1930, you fell on hard times. But now you’ve had a facelift and are a beloved live performing venue.
Patio party at the Pan Pacific Hotel Vancouver
Summer is here! Vancouver patios like the one at the Pan Pacific Vancouver are great for cooling off with a cocktail. Try the Kale Gimlet.
Will you bump into bears on your Joffre Lakes hike?
Would there be bears on our Joffre Lakes hike? We had bears on the brain. Understandable, once you know we live in bear country. And we once had an encounter with four grizzlies.
Getting our spring flower fix at Vancouver’s VanDusen Botanical Garden
Visiting VanDusen Botanical Garden in Vancouver, we learned about widow-maker trees that sprout 2.5 kilo pine cones and stuck our noses inside carnivore pitcher plants.
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