Seattle to Victoria, BC Spring Getaway Flights from $208 pp/ow Book Flights
Mar 6, 2019 Mikaela Judd From sweeping birds-eye views to skimming past the rocky shorelines, the Sea & Sky package offered the perfect mix of thrilling adventure and relaxing scenery. Traveling often begins with cramped quarters and stale air. It’s normally survived by sitting glued to a device watching the latest reality tv show. Such […]
While The Butchart Gardens offer floral displays year-round, the spring is an exceptionally special time to visit. As the days grow longer, the sweet scent of hyacinths perfumes the meticulously manicured 55-acre grounds. Stone pathways and streams awaken with brilliant pops of color. This is thanks in large part to the over 300,000 bulbs coming […]
Feb 8, 2019 Mikaela Judd In keeping with the old-world style for which Victoria is so well-known, it should come as no surprise that the city’s foodie central is housed in a historic building. The Victoria Public Market at the Hudson has set up shop in a former HBC department store. The four-story building first […]
Jan 30, 2019 Mikaela Cowles Fondly nicknamed the “Garden City,” Victoria’s lush landscape is home to a wide variety of breathtaking outdoor spaces. The city’s crowning jewel is Beacon Hill Park. It spans more than 200 acres from the Capital’s downtown to its shores along the Salish Sea. And with its close proximity to the […]
Dec 7, 2018 Mikaela Cowles To bear hug is to envelop with love. It’s fitting David Ellertsen and Lee Hirswill posted a sign on their kitchen’s exit that reads, “Until We Meet Again – Bear Hugs”. That’s what the partners are dishing up at Brown Bear Baking, their Orcas Island bakery. In a variety of […]
Nov 16, 2018 From light displays and gingerbread houses to horse-drawn trolley rides and carolers roaming the streets, there’s no better place to celebrate the season than the historic BC capital. Victoria is alive and vibrant with the holiday spirit, inviting you to embrace all things sugar and spice. Here, you’ll find something for everyone. […]
Nov 8, 2018 Mikaela Cowles As the season turns and the billowing flower baskets are stored for the winter, the hustle and bustle of BC’s capital slows down. But, that doesn’t mean Victoria has closed up shop! Those in the know take full advantage of this quaint city’s ‘off-season.’ Reduced rates and smaller crowds make […]
Nov 2, 2018 Mikaela Cowles Immerse yourself in the wonder of flight. Explore how mankind took to the sky and the stars at one of Seattle’s top attractions — the Museum of Flight. Seattle may be best known as the birthplace of Microsoft and Starbucks. However, the Emerald City’s famed industrial history began long before […]
Oct 18, 2018 Mikaela Cowles Victoria was originally a rough and tumble town. It was settled by gold rush fortune seekers, many of whom weren’t likely unfamiliar with the practice of taking afternoon tea. But as news of the city’s protected harbor and gentle weather spread, it quickly attracted a diverse population – including several […]
Oct 4, 2018 Mikaela Cowles As summer evenings turn to crisper days and golden hues fill the sky, we Seattle dwellers are looking for an easy weekend getaway loaded with color, tasty bites, fun activities, fabulous libations, and great views. Here in the Pacific Northwest, there’s no better place than Victoria, B.C. Just a 45-minute […]
