Here is a truly incredible piece of history caught on film: King George VI and Queen Elizabeth in Victoria, circa May 1939. Filmed just months before the outbreak of World War II, this one-of-a-kind film shows the young royal couple pulling up in a convertible...
I've spent many hours driving along West Saanich Road while exploring the side streets that kept hidden some of the finest properties this province has to offer. While there are dozens of secret beaches dotted through the coast line here, this area offers up large...
We recently dropped in to Charelli's Cheese Shop and Delicatessen and were so impressed by the selection here of cheese goods, meats and preserves. I was also surprised to find out that Charelli's caters for any event that you could imagine. They know better than...
When it comes to luxury and business there's no other key player in the market other than the Luxury Network International. Last night was the first west coast meeting put on by Aidan Henry(Brink Events) and Scott Piercy(Sotheby's) who run the Canadian chapter. The event...
The weather has been absolutely lovely out here in Victoria, Vancouver and the Gulf Islands and what a perfect time to get away for a couple days. While the afternoons are perfect for exploring the outdoors, the mornings could be well spent cozied up next...
From May 1st to the 4th 2014 is yet another Victoria Harbour Boat Show which is open to the public right in the heart of Victoria. While we get to see the odd superyacht from time to time, this show will bring in all sorts...
This is a record breaking condo sale price for Victoria and I could have called the building it was in before even knowing. The condo located at 921-21 Dallas Road has been on the market for a while now and it's easily one of the...
Now that I know about Bon Macaron Patisserie I find myself having trouble imagining having any other sweet for dessert, so naturally we stopped by the shop again this weekend. We had the chance to chat with one of the owners, Yann Fougere about wedding...
As promised, we have made (many) more visits to The Little Cheese Shop on Fort street in downtown Victoria. If you love cheese as much as we do, follow these guys on Facebook to get the latest updates on the newest addition to their stock...
During another weekend walk in downtown Victoria, I spotted something unexpected in Violette Boutique's window, a Rebecca Minkoff, and proceeded to speed into the store to check it out. I don't often see this brand anywhere in stores, and couldn't help but be curious. Rebecca Minkoff is...
With the big day right around the corner, hotels in downtown Victoria have been putting together some pretty incredibly romantic valentine's day deals. Here are our top three recommendations for where you and your sweetheart should be spending your valentine's day this year. 1. Oswego Hotel...
While a lot of people tend to stick their nose in the air when you mention you're not sucking down the gluten anymore that happens very little here in Victoria. While I've heavily adapted my eating lifestyle towards a lot less gluten and wheat I...