New Westminster, BC - one-time capital of British Columbia, has dramatically changed well beyond the (still pretty impressive) bridal district and the (not-as-impressive) dollar stores and short-term loan outlets for which it had become known in recent decades past. New West has in fact undergone a profound transformation in the last five years into one of the most vibrant … [Read more...]
Victoria, BC – a Father And Daughter Trip
Victoria, British Columbia is the capital city of our home province. It's a city full of character and personality, and packed with hidden gems. Victoria presents travellers with a walkable and bikeable downtown core that makes for one of the most accessible urban centres for the car-less (once you get there, that is) our nation of Canada offers. So, this year on our annual … [Read more...]
Deer Lake Park: An Awesome Outdoor Music Venue & Burnaby, BC Local Treasure
Among many other benefits of traveling anywhere and making connections while you do it is gaining a sense of perspective that helps you to more concisely appreciate your home. But sometimes, you don't have to travel very far to accomplish this. I'm talking about local treasures. These are the places, the events, the venues that make our home special to us, and where we make … [Read more...]
A Getaway to Tofino
I hopped out of the truck and climbed the hill towards my hostel, so giddy I was almost skipping. ‘I did it!’ I thought, ‘I hitchhiked to Tofino!’ Not only had I successfully hitched a ride from Nanaimo to Tofino, I had made it there by 2pm with the rest of the day to spare. Not too shabby. My sister was getting married in Ucluelet in four days and since I had never been to … [Read more...]
For the Love of Canada
While we have storytellers from around the World, we were conceived and call Canada home ... a home we dearly love! In honour of our Canadian birthday, it has become tradition here, that every Canada Day we share a few of our favourite images from the year gone by. Hopefully this will give you a little glimpse of why we so dearly love and are proud of this magnificent home … [Read more...]
