British Columbia

A Day in Victoria, BC

A Day in Victoria, BC

Since Covid, many of us have been spending holidays closer to home or making shorter day trips. While we still like to roam the globe, I also recently enjoyed a day of exploring Victoria which, for us, is close to home. Whether you come from far away or live nearby, Victoria is a unique and beautiful city with lots of little secrets to explore. In fact, visiting Victoria can almost feel like visiting different countries around the world…

Books, Potholes and a Galloping Goose

Books, Potholes and a Galloping Goose

Prior to Covid we, like many of our friends, flew to far away places for a change of scenery. During the restricted Covid era we mostly stayed home but also tried to find ways of taking safe, local mini-vacations. One of our favourites has been a 6 night get-away very close to home. From the book-town of Sidney, to Victoria, to the Sooke Potholes, we rediscovered the diversity of southern Vancouver Island.