1. Victoria Hippo Tours Our tour guide was witty, knowledgeable, and fun during our 90-minute tour. Kids of all ages will love riding in the bright yellow and purple hippo-bus while enjoying sights in–and around– the beautiful harbor! 2. Royal BC Museum This museum offers summer activities such as a Lecture Series about adventurers […]
Archive | June, 2013
Christ Church Cathedral, 720 Granville Street, Vancouver, BC
The Beautiful Christ Church Cathedral is located in the heart of the downtown area in Vancouver, British Columbia. The cathedral is dwarfed by its neighbors including the Fairmont Hotel which is directly across the street. This church has a fascinating history. It was started by a small group of people in the mid-1880s on land […]
Getting Back to Our Roots or Re-inventing Ourselves?
When I was young, I grew up in an environment that emphasized wellness and healthy living. Although the lifestyle was slower-paced, the expectation was that of being resourceful and hard-working. It was also important to be proficient in some type of physical activities. It was a “work hard, play hard” environment that has always had […]
Vancouver, BC, a Huge City for Its Size!
Shelli and I arrived by ferry from Vancouver Island right at rush hour on a Sunday afternoon. That’s correct Phoenicians; Vancouver has a rush hour even on a Sunday afternoon. We live in a metropolis with over 4.2 million population, the city of Phoenix itself is the 6th most populous city in the U.S. with […]
Stages of Healthy-Style Eating
Over the years, we’ve always been conscious about eating the right things, however, it has become obvious that we weren’t doing all that we could to maintain or even improve our overall health. When we first decided to eat less red meat and eat more healthy forms of dairy (such as yogurt), as well as […]
6 Eating Places Foodies Will Love in Victoria, BC
With its moderate seaside climate, clean air, and lush soil, Vancouver Island is known for producing an abundance of organic and locally-grown food. The Island is brimming with eateries and wineries offering the freshest global cuisine. Several places that we’ve loved are: 1. Milestones: Fresh seafood is a specialty and the harbors views […]
Victoria – We Love This City!
We are enamored with Victoria, BC,with its clean air, ocean breezes, abundant foliage, and organic eateries. In short, it won our hearts. The Craigdarroch Castle Historic House Museum is a Victorian-era castle complete with lavish furnishings, stunning woodwork and lots of stained glass. Most of the décor is original and boasts one of the most […]
Victoria BC
We perked a pot of coffee and cooked a bit of toast in the condo while working on our computers. When we realized it was 11:30 we decided to get some blood flowing and take a journey. This time we started walking the opposite direction from the past two days; I’m not sure what direction […]
Victoria, BC, Canada
Victoria BC Canada is the largest seaside citiy on Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada. It is an easy commuter plane ride from Seattle and is one of the places we’ve always wanted to visit. First impression was that Victoria BC Canada is a city that has a quiet ability for bringing out the best […]