Without a doubt, Shawnigan Lake’s biggest piece of history is the Kinsol Trestle — literally — and yet …
Once-rejected Kinsol Trestle now a resurrected Vancouver Island must-seeRead More
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Victoria waters a picturesque paradise for freedivers
Jacques Cousteau, the famous oceanographer and explorer, once observed that ‘from birth, man carries the weight of …
Victoria waters a picturesque paradise for freediversRead More
Culture and Harvest Festival returns to Lacombe
Organizers are excited about this year’s Lacombe and Culture Harvest Festival, which is set to run Sept. 21 on the …
Beloved 104-year-old Vancouver Island steam locomotive returns to the rails
All aboard for the triumphant return of the Hillcrest Shay No. 1 geared steam locomotive! B.C. Forest Discovery Centre …
Beloved 104-year-old Vancouver Island steam locomotive returns to the railsRead More
Cranbrook Beer Festival returns Sept. 14
In Canada, few events exemplify how small independent breweries contribute to our gastronomic culture than the Great …
Surrey bar boasts Canada’s largest whisky collection
Stacy Kyle has spent a good portion of her summer sorting, cleaning, cataloguing and showcasing bottles of …
Surrey bar boasts Canada’s largest whisky collectionRead More
Royal BC Museum showcases groundbreaking Canadian Modern design
From the clothes we wear to the electronics and furnishings we use to the decor pieces that accent our homes, modern …
Royal BC Museum showcases groundbreaking Canadian Modern designRead More
Cheerful sunflowers bloom for late-summer Chilliwack festival
Towering sunflowers are back in Chilliwack for an annual summer festival. The colourful and vibrant Botanica …
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Fab fair food: Asian-fusion flavours are hot at PNE 2024
Foodies are in for a treat at this summer’s PNE fair in Vancouver. The midway is filled with new and familiar …
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Vancouver Island’s iconic Sooke Harbour House is renewed and reborn
After delays in renovations resulting from circumstances no one could have predicted, Sooke Harbour House is ready to …
Vancouver Island’s iconic Sooke Harbour House is renewed and rebornRead More
A golden reward
Approaching Golden, B.C., on the Trans-Canada Highway, we’re straining our necks to scan the surrounding …
Mural festival fills Chilliwack with arts and entertainment
Eight new murals are the undisputed stars of the 2024 Chilliwack Mural Festival but an impressive array of live …
Mural festival fills Chilliwack with arts and entertainmentRead More