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Coastal Bliss Yoga
The comforting aroma of cedar and the warmly-lit ambience of the Coastal Bliss Yoga studio reminded me of the Pan-Abode log... Read More
Surf Sister
Surf Sister sits cheerfully across the street from me. Each time I walk up my driveway there it is. The empowering long-haired surfer... Read More
Coastal Sand Dunes
Millions of fine Pacific sand particles skip along Wickanninish Beach on any given day. They roll and collide with fellow particles... Read More
Black Bears By Kayak
Two years ago, me and a friend did a kayak tour with Black Bear Kayak in Tofino. Our experience with them made a lasting impression on... Read More
Tofino Bike Co.
On the Canada Day long weekend, a friend and I happened upon Tofino Bike Co. along the Pacific Rim Highway. We were excited to... Read More
The Roost Winery, Bistro & Bakery
The sandwich board sign advertising Wine Tasting at The Roost lingered in my brain and had me hitting the breaks while en route to... Read More
Blues Bayou Café
This might be hard to believe but after five years of living in greater Victoria, I have finally discovered Brentwood Bay. I've heard... Read More
Babe’s Honey Farm
I didn’t know all of the things that you can make with honey until I visited Babe’s Honey Farm, located on Blenkinsop Road in Victoria... Read More
Pacifica Paddle Sports
Claudia waved and jumped up and down from a small blanched-white beach, the brim of her straw sun hat bouncing. She exclaimed... Read More
On A Branch Again
I found myself humming the tune from Willy Nelson's On the Road Again while I was brushing my damp hair after my shower last evening... Read More
