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Great Canadian Road Trip: Nanaimo to Tofino

May 28, 2014 by Helen

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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

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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

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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 […]

Three Vancouver Hotels, Three Ways to Enjoy the City

April 23, 2014 by Helen

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With its cosmopolitan vibe and standout attractions, it’s easy to find things to do in Vancouver… but finding a place to stay? If you’ve ever had to wade through a seemingly endless list of options, you’ve had your patience tested by time-swallowing hotel searches. Luckily, though, I’ve done some of the legwork for you. Here […]

10 Things to Do in Vancouver

April 15, 2014 by Helen

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Ok, I admit it. With the exception of year-round sunshine, Vancouver really does seem to have it all: A cosmopolitan feel, the Pacific Ocean, sandy beaches, snow-capped mountains and coastal rainforests — all within a 30-minute reach from the downtown core. I love my hometown of Toronto, but I can’t hide my envy. I recently spent […]

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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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An artist’s haven. .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ #doorsope An artist’s haven.
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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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