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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 […]

Over the past few years, I’ve stayed at a number of Coast Hotels, mostly across British Columbia and even twice in Alberta, and their Coast Rewards Program has made those stays even better. It’s straightforward to use, easy to earn […]

My friend and I recently stayed at the Coast Chilliwack Hotel by APA and I was pleasantly surprised to be named “guest of the day”—which earned us a room upgrade with a beautiful pond view instead of facing the parking […]

In the southwest corner of Richmond, BC there lies the beautiful Steveston Village. Historically, Steveston Village was built on fishing and farming, but today it is a vibrant and diverse community of many backgrounds. Gulf of Georgia Cannery The Gulf […]

As someone who wants consistency in their accommodation when traveling it is important to know your options and for hotels to maintain the standards they promote. I have now stayed at the Coast Prince George by APA on three separate […]

Taking a leap into a different genre with Garbage Day by Domenic Pappas. Not my typical historical fiction or business books, but a must read for me. Garbage Day is written by talented man I grew up with. When you […]

If you have ever had a chance to visit the beautiful Steveston Village in Richmond, BC you will be walking through history. The Sockeye Special: the story of the Steveston tram and early Lulu Island dives deep into how Steveston […]

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 […]

If you are looking for some delicious Chinese food, look no further than Continental Seafood Restaurant. They have got a great dim sum selection as well as a splendid lunch and dinner menu. We try to have a meal here […]

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 […]