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If you’re looking for a scenic and moderately easy hike near Duncan, BC, Stoney Hill Regional Park is a great choice. Just a short drive from town, the trail offers stunning views, peaceful forested paths, and just enough elevation to […]

Located in the heart of downtown Nanaimo, the Best Western Dorchester is a central and walkable stay with a blend of historic character and modern upgrades. While some elements of the room felt refreshed, others showed signs of age—making this […]

During a recent visit to BC’s capital, we stayed at Helm’s Inn in Victoria, and it turned out to be a comfortable, well-located spot with thoughtful touches throughout. While there were a couple of quirks, the stay overall felt relaxing […]

If you’re into fun, funky, and offbeat accommodations, Hotel Zed in Tofino definitely delivers. This place leans into its retro‑cool, bold‑colored aesthetic and doesn’t hold back. From the moment you pull in, you know you’re in for a unique experience—though […]

If you are looking for a great date restaurant or just something a little fancier look no further than Boom + Batten. This is currently our favourite restaurant in Victoria. Boom + Batten is not a high class fine dining […]

At the Forest Discovery Centre it is like walking back in time to what life was like for so many early British Columbia workers. You can take a train ride around the site on a steam engine with commentary. We […]

Traveling is a lot of fun and sometimes it is hard to know where to stay. Our go to hotel in Victoria, BC is the Coast Victoria Hotel and Marina by APA. We have always had good service and have […]

If you enjoy Canadian history or are into military bases Fort Rodd Hill & Fisgard Lighthouse is a great historic site to check out. Fort Rodd Hill is a 19th-century national historic site on the Esquimalt Harbour. It was used […]

If you are looking for a fun autumn activity consider checking out the McNab’s Corn Maze. The McNab’s Corn Maze & Produce Farm is a family owned and operated farm. Originally it was a regular farm, but as time went […]

Finding a nail salon isn’t hard, but finding one that you really like with great people can be. The Babe Cave is the salon you are looking for. I have been getting my nails done for a number of years […]

Pizza is one of those dishes that you can find in any town, but only a few places serve more than just the basics or standard pizzas that people come to expect.

For New Year’s Eve we went out to dinner with family. We haven’t eaten at Cedars since before the pandemic started so were interested to see how the food would be. It was okay, but when the reservation was made […]