ALASKA CRUISE VACATION: VICTORIA PEDICAB TOUR (6.30.11)
When we ported in Victoria, British Columbia (our last port on our Alaska cruise vacation), we decided to go off the beaten path, as we normally do, and took a pedicab tour. It was pretty fun, interesting, and we saw a lot of houses...in fact, more houses than I was expecting and a bit less garden than I was expecting. Nonetheless, it was a fun ride. You'll see the Butchart Gardens, a peacock, the Empress Hotel, and other stuff.
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Benvenuto, Italian for 'welcome', is the name the Butcharts used for their original estate, now a National Historic Site of Canada, and still privately owned by family descendants. The Butchart Gardens offers 22ha (55 acres) of wonderful floral display located in Greater Victoria on Vancouver Island. The family's commitment to horticulture and hospitality continues to this day.
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Regarded on the Condé Nast Gold List 2011 & Travel + Leisure 500, Best Hotels of the World 2011, The Fairmont Empress majestically sits at the cornerstone of Victoria's sparkling Inner Harbour. Located in British Columbia's capital city, turn of the century architecture and classic beauty complement the quintessential Victoria experience as Vancouver Island's premier luxury waterfront resort destination.
Enjoyed by kings, queens and celebrities, cherished memories are created for guests of Afternoon Tea in the hotel's historic Tea Lobby. A recent multi-million dollar renovation of each Fairmont Gold room and suite epitomize modern luxury accommodations, unrivalled in Victoria. The award winning Willow Stream Spa complement any visit to Victoria.
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The Fairmont Empress is Vancouver Island's premier convention and events destination situated on Victoria's waterfront. Unparalleled venue facilities onsite and located adjacent to The Victoria Conference Centre offer the perfect Victoria meeting address. A pioneer of environmental stewardship, Fairmont's Eco Meet offers sustainable meeting options for the most discerning planner.
TEA AT THE FAIRMONT EMPRESS
Renowned the world over, Afternoon Tea at The Fairmont Empress is a tradition we have been serving since the hotel opened in 1908. Not to be missed while in Victoria
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Mom's BC Adventure - Vancouver, Victoria & Harrison Mills
Mom joined us in British Columbia, Canada for 10 days of fun exploring: Vancouver, Indian Arm, Whistler, The Fraser Valley and Victoria. We had a wonderful time, as always.
We attended Shakespeare on the beach (Hamlet), ate tons of great sea food, sushi and Dim Sum, drove the Sea-to-Sky Highway to Whistler, went canoeing on the Harrison River, visited the Butchart Gardens & Craigdarroch Castle, and took a tour of Victoria on an amphibious bus.
Mom is always a great guest on the RV and this trip was no exception.
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Prince Edward Island (PEI or P.E.I.; French: Île-du-Prince-Édouard, pronounced: [il dy pʁɛ̃s‿edwaʁ], Quebec French pronunciation: [ɪl d͡zy pʁẽs‿edwɑːʁ], Mi'kmaq: Epekwitk, Scottish Gaelic: Eilean a' Phrionnsa) is a Canadian province consisting of an island of the same name, as well as other islands. It is one of the three Maritime provinces and is the smallest in the nation in land area and in population. The island has several informal names: Garden of the Gulf referring to the pastoral scenery and lush agricultural lands throughout the province; and Birthplace of Confederation, referring to the Charlottetown Conference in 1864, although PEI did not join Confederation until 1873, when it became the seventh Canadian province. The backbone of the economy is farming, as it produces 25% of Canada's potatoes. Historically, PEI is one of Canada's older settlements and demographically still reflects older immigration to the country, with Celtic, Anglo Saxon and French last names being overwhelmingly dominant to the this day.
According to the 2011 census, the province of Prince Edward Island has 140,204 residents. It is located approximately 200 km north of Halifax, Nova Scotia and 600 km east of Quebec City. It consists of the main island plus 231 minor islands.Altogether, the entire province has a land area of 5,685.73 km2 (2,195.27 sq mi).
The main island is 5,620 km2 (2,170 sq mi) in size, which is slightly larger than the U.S. state of Delaware, is the 104th-largest island in the world, and is Canada's 23rd-largest island
The island's lush landscape has a strong bearing on its economy and culture. The author Lucy Maud Montgomery drew inspiration from the land during the late Victorian Era for the setting of her classic novel Anne of Green Gables (1908). Today, many of the same qualities that Montgomery and others found in the island are enjoyed by tourists who visit year-round. They enjoy a variety of leisure activities, including beaches, various golf courses, eco-tourism adventures, touring the countryside, and enjoying cultural events in local communities around the island.
The smaller, rural communities as well as the towns and villages throughout the province, retain a slower-paced, old-world flavour. Prince Edward Island has become popular as a tourist destination for relaxation. The economy of most rural communities on the island is based on small-scale agriculture. Industrial farming has increased as businesses buy and consolidate older farm properties.
The coastline has a combination of long beaches, dunes, red sandstone cliffs, salt water marshes, and numerous bays and harbours. The beaches, dunes and sandstone cliffs consist of sedimentary rock and other material with a high iron concentration, which oxidises upon exposure to the air. The geological properties of a white silica sand found at Basin Head are unique in the province; the sand grains cause a scrubbing noise as they rub against each other when walked on, and have been called the singing sands.
Large dune fields on the north shore can be found on barrier islands at the entrances to various bays and harbours. The magnificent sand dunes at Greenwich are of particular significance. The shifting, parabolic dune system is home to a variety of birds and rare plants; it is also a site of significant archeological interest.
Despite Prince Edward Island's small size and reputation as a largely rural province, it is the most developed and densely populated province in Canada, owing to the lack of vast amounts of undeveloped and sparsely populated wilderness of the other provinces.
Best Ice Cream in Victoria B.C. Kid Sister Ice Cream Vlog 107
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This week we have a real treat for you!
Kid Sister Ice Cream, my favourite place for ice cream in all of Victoria, opened for 2018. So of course we had to go by and say hello :)
While we were there we decided to treat ourselves to a flight of icecream. This is four scoops of ice cream with whip cream. We had double chocolate, lemon meringue pie, vanilla and salted caramel. The flavours are so deep and delicious. The double chocolate tastes like brownies. The lemon meringue tastes just like the pie with a bright lemon flavour. The vanilla tastes of real vanilla bean. The salted caramel is so smooth with a lovely balance of sweet and salty.
Tim and I chased each other down the plate. Sharing with Tim is always a challenge because he only has one speed when he eats, which is FAST!
We also took a few pints home. Tim wanted to make sure he liked the lemon meringue flavour. He also chose a black and tan which is a combination of salted caramel and double chocolate. I chose a london fog which is a lovely earl gray flavour.
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When anyone asks me about Vancouver I can honestly hand on my heart say, it’s one of the best places I have ever ever visited.
Why?
Quite literally, the atmosphere. Vancouver’s clean air is thanks to it’s really close connection to nature. There are mountains and forests surrounding the City, and the Pacific ocean is right on the cities doorstep. Here the great outdoors isn’t just a place, it’s a way of life. But it’s a modern City waiting to be discovered as well. So in this guide, we’re going to help you make the most of it! We’re going to look at food, money, transport, and a whole lot more, but first let’s get from the airport.
Vancouver International airport is less than 10 miles from Downtown area, and is Canada's second busiest airport, after Toronto Pearson International.
Getting between the airport and the City Centre is relatively straightforward – a 20-minute taxi ride will cost around $45.
Another way into the City is the SkyTrain – it's a bit like London's DLR with driverless carriages, you take the Canada line for half an hour or so, and it costs around $7.
Vancouver has an extensive public transport network, as well as being a really easy place to dive. Here’s what you need to know:
Now it’s not often that we can tell someone to drive a car through a major City, but in Vancouver drive away until your heart's content! We hired a car and cannot recommend it enough. Thanks to the Cities grid system, wide roads with plenty of easy understood signs and generally well-tempered drivers - driving was an absolute doddle! There’s ample parking wherever you go, even at the busy tourist hotspots, not to mention fuel is cheap, and traffic generally wasn’t too bad in our experience.
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Hiking along & across the White River, Délices, Dominica
Randonnée le long & à travers la White River, Délices, île de la Dominique
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Eagle Wing Whale Watching Tours
Adventure Awaits was in Victoria, BC Whale Watching with Eagle Wing Whale Watching Tours. We were excited to have this family adventure with this company as they care about conservation and protection of the whales and their environment. It was an amazing experience that my kids are still talking about!
Sea to Sky - Victoria, Tofino, Whistler. Summer 2017
Seeing as it was Canada 150, we decided to head to British Columbia on Canada Day to head out on a road trip across Vancouver Island to check out Victoria and Tofino along with a quick trip up to Whistler on the way home.
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The Official Sooke, British Columbia, Tourism Video
Sooke, British Columbia is a picturesque, seaside town situated on the dynamic south-western shores of Vancouver Island. Sooke boasts fabulous accommodations, restaurants, galleries and shops, as well as provincial parks, unspoiled rainforests, tranquil beaches -- a destination well worth the short trip from Victoria: British Columbia's capital city.
From its top-rated restaurants and world-renowned accommodations to its acres of rainforest and windswept coastlines, the artisan Sooke community offers endless possibilities:
Stroll along the sandy shorelines, ideal for beachcombing and uncovering marine treasures.
Rent a kayak and tour the Sooke basin, which expands into the open waters of the Strait of Juan de Fuca.
Take to open water to observe Orcas, Humpback and Grey whales, Elephant Seals and other marine life in their natural habitat.
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Watch the Harbour Seals hover around the fish cleaning stations at a local marina.
Enjoy the ambience while you sip honey wine at a local meadery.
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Just Passing Through Bali: Episode 1
Introducing the Just Passing Through Film Series. Reef Ambassadors are forever just passing through, crossing borders, taking in cultures, and exploring foreign shores. And now you can follow our ambassadors more closely, as we roll out a new monthly film series for 2016, showcasing their adventures in the best waves around the globe. This 10 Episode series will bring you along with our team to far off, exotic locales to iconic surf destinations.
Episode 1: Rob Machado Just Passing Through Bali. Funky boards, temples, and throaty left handers. The iconic goofy footer and Reef Ambassador, Rob Machado still setting the bar for style.
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Lonely Old Beach House Sits Empty and Abandoned
Take a quick run through this amazing two story abandoned beach house in Jordan River BC. Belonging to the old Superintendent of the VI Electric company (BC Electric). Built in 1914. D.I. Walker was the main guy during the building and running of the BC Electric powerhouse, also abandoned, as well as the Jordan River Diversion Dam (still being used with a different powerhouse), and flume (decommissioned as well)... The powerhouse was decommissioned in 1971 so it has been abandoned for a long time!!
(check out my video of the deserted powerhouse) )
BC Hydro purchased all the houses (all but one) in Jordan River in May 2016 after a seismic study showed the danger Jordan River residents could be in if there was a substantial earthquake that would rupture the dam above.
There is only one or two people that still live in the once thriving community of Jordan River.
The old house is slated to be demolished soon, along with all the rest of the houses, so, I thought I'd get a video of it before it's gone.
Jordan River was a thriving community with schools, community halls, tennis courts etc. There was an orchestra even. People lived there and worked from the early 1880's. Jordan River was only accessible by boat until 1912. In 1914, 1000 men lived there JUST to build the powerhouse, dam and flume to supply electricity to the City of Victoria more than 70 Km away.
Interesting note about Jordan River: During World War II Jordan River became strategically important to the Royal Canadian Air Force, housing the X-1 Detachment's Low-Flying Early Warning Radar System, called 'Microwave Early Warning/Ground Control Intercept' in anticipation of a Japanese attack on the west coast.
Jordan River along with Long beach are the original surf locations on Vancouver Island. The surfing at Jordan River is competitive and often challenging for new surfers. Jordan River, along with the other beaches near by, would be better for more experienced surfers. (Check out my Jordan River Surfers Surfing video!)
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