Durrance Lake - Mt Work's Hidden Gem Durrance Lake is part of Mount Work Regional Park. The lake is located along Willis Point Rd with an accessible parking area located off Durrance Close. It is a small lake nestled in the valley between Mount Work and the Partridge Hills, which are part of Gowlland Tod
The Malahat Skywalk The Malahat Skywalk is one of Vancouver Island’s newest attractions, located about 30 minutes from downtown Victoria near the summit of the Malahat Drive. The Malahat Skywalk Spiral Tower Is it worth a visit? When we first heard about the Malahat SkyWalk we were somewhat apathetic. There are already a
Exploring Island View Beach Island View Beach Regional Park is appropriately named for the gorgeous views across Cordova Channel and Haro Strait at James Island, Sidney Island, D'Arcy Island and the American Jan Juan Islands. This beautiful 52 hectare (128 acres) park is located on the east shore of the Saanich Peninsula just north of
Avatar Grove and "Canada's Gnarliest Tree" Avatar Grove is one of the highlights of a visit to the Port Renfrew area and well worth a visit whether you decide to make the 2 hour drive just to see the grove or if you take it in as part of your visit to this spectacular part
The Pacific Marine Circle Route or South Island Spirit Loop The Pacific Marine Circle Route, also now known as the South Island Spirit Loop, follows the coastline from Victoria through Sooke and out to Port Renfrew. Crossing the the end of San Juan Bay, it turns east and winds its way over the mountains along
Beautiful Mild Winter Days Provide Great Sea Kayaking Opportunities One thing we truly love about Victoria are the mild winters. In late February, leaves in the undergrowth are beginning to bud, blossoms and flowers are blooming, the scent of the Indian Plum blossoms can be intoxicating. Don’t get me wrong, we can get our fair
Bike Shops in Victoria Victoria is Canada's cycling capital! If you're traveling with your bikes, you won't be disappointed with the number of dedicated bike paths and the beautiful scenery riding around Victoria. In fact you may be so excited by the possibilities you may want to upgrade your ride or you just may just
Purchasing Non-Medical Cannabis Products in Victoria Non-medical cannabis is now legal in Canada. Here is some basic information on cannabis use in British Columbia. For more details and information you should check the Province of British Columbia's website at : Cannabis BC What Is Legal? There are strict laws and regulations around the legalization of
Beach Volley Ball in Victoria There are lots of sandy beaches around Victoria and depending on the day and the weather you can find people playing beach volley ball on some of them. However, There are a couple of permanent courts in the area and are listed below. Beach Volley Ball at Tulista Park in
Lost Airmen of the Empire Memorial The “Lost Airmen of the Empire” memorial commemorates and acknowledges the contributions and sacrifices of the 179 people who perished while posted to or were working at the Royal Canadian Air Force Station Patricia Bay during World War II. The memorial is located on Hospital Hill on the north
