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Wickaninnish Inn: A Rare Eco-Treasure in Tofino, BC

June 24, 2014 by Helen

wickaninnish inn, north chesterman beach

Poised on a rocky outcropping in Tofino, British Columbia, rising above the surreal, sandy shores of North Chesterman Beach is a landmark property that exhausts all superlatives. One that will, for better or worse, set the bar for every hotel stay in your future travels. It’s The Wickaninnish Inn, member of the prestigious Relais & […]

Where Mysteries Lie: The Beaches of Tofino, BC

June 5, 2014 by Helen

woman strolls on an endless stretch of beach in tofino at sunrise

They call it the End of the Road, a final destination for west-bound nature lovers, ocean worshippers and adventure seekers. With old-growth forests on one side and the wild Pacific on the other, Tofino’s beaches in  British Columbia are seemingly endless and deeply mystifying. It’s no wonder visitors travel here only to be drawn back […]

Great Canadian Road Trip: Nanaimo to Tofino

May 28, 2014 by Helen

kennedy lake, nanaimo to tofino, road trip canada

The Pacific Coast Highway. Red Rock Country. Route 66. Road trips are about as American as apple pie but, here in Canada, we have our own epic drives. And the journey from Nanaimo to Tofino is one of them. To be honest, I hadn’t even heard of Tofino, a town of only 2,000 people on […]

48 Hours in Victoria, BC

May 14, 2014 by Helen

victoria harbour, victoria bc parliament building, victoria bc

Visit Victoria, British Columbia and chances are you’ll lay aside all your assumptions about this city on the edge of Vancouver Island: you know, it’s too small and a city of seniors. But what if I told you there’s far more to Victoria than the picturesque parliament buildings and inner harbour, or that it’s filled […]

Sea Cider Farm & Ciderhouse: Inspiration in Victoria’s Backyard

April 30, 2014 by Helen

sea cider farm and ciderhouse

It’s an inspiring tale of loss, honour and tradition. Kristen Jordan was just a teenager when her father passed away and she inherited an apple orchard on British Columbia’s picturesque Saanich Peninsula. Then, out of the grief and misfortune emerged a ripe vision that was realized in 2007: Sea Cider Farm & Ciderhouse. When I told […]

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During a family visit to North Carolina, we spent During a family visit to North Carolina, we spent an afternoon digging the vibes and art murals in Winston-Salem. The artists here have some serious street cred. 💯

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It was a perfect day for wine tasting in Niagara-o It was a perfect day for wine tasting in Niagara-on-the-Lake.🍷

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Have you experienced @littlecanada? This exhibit s Have you experienced @littlecanada? This exhibit surpassed all my expectations.

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🌸 It’s one of my favourite times of the year. 🌸 It’s one of my favourite times of the year. Cherry blossoms are in full bloom, and they’re here in Hamilton. These delicate flowers are rich in symbolism in Asian countries like Japan. Don’t wait to take in their beauty - it won’t last long.
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Checked out this cool studio for #DoorsOpenHamilto Checked out this cool studio for #DoorsOpenHamilton. 
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That time I learned Lake Huron is THIS blue. That time I learned Lake Huron is THIS blue.
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SO ELATED that @trueshotcoffeeco has re-opened. Fo SO ELATED that @trueshotcoffeeco has re-opened. Folks: this is where you go for the best coffee in Hamilton! 🙌🏼
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