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Chefs Anthony Boudain amp Canadas Top Chef Dale Mackay

Island StyleVANCOUVER

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Complimentary BMWAt our hotel we have complimentary BMW car service We provide bikes

and the BMW cars so there is really no need to have their own carrdquo

On my travels ldquoon the Canada Linerdquo I stopped in to see Amy Ballard Direc-tor of Sales and Marketing for the Opus Hotel in Yaletown located directly across from the Yaletown Canada Line station

LTD What is it about Yaletown that makes it the ideal destination

ldquoI am an American and Irsquove lived in New York City Washington DC in Los An-geles and now Irsquom here and I kind of speak from an experience where I can identify with travelers from other cities and Yaletown we say itrsquos like the little SoHo If you are familiar with New York City you wouldnrsquot necessarily want to

stay in the financial district because when all the business goes away yoursquore just in a really dead part of town and in Vancouver there are lots of pockets of places like that and at the end of the day you are going to walk outside and all the businesses are closed We always say no matter what yoursquore com-ing to Vancouver to do at the end of the day you are going to want to come to Yaletown because we have all the

Getting to know the people and places in the Canada Line neighbourhoods - Opus Hotel Where on the Canada Line is Lux Travel Diva

Yaletown amp Opus

Be sure to check out the new Opus Hotel restaurant La Pentola a partnership between Opus and La Quercia restaurant La Pentola recently won Vancouver Magazinersquos Silver Award for best new restaurant

best restaurants we are where all the pedestrian traffic is flowing day and night safe neighbourhood we have great proximity to the water we are on the Canada Line

We are the only hotel in Yaletown so if you are going to come here at night to go to dinner you might as well stay here and just enjoy the life thatrsquos hap-pening day and night

We have one of the best cities in the world the best location in Vancou-ver amazing people that work here and we have something different to provide wersquore not just providing the cookie cutter hotel experiencerdquo

Who stays at Opus

ldquoOur guests are firstly Canadian trav-elers then West Coasters from LA

and Seattle and next is from New York those are our highest number of trav-elers Then it is interspersed between other cities in the United States and the United Kingdom Australia and other countries

By looking you canrsquot tell an Opus guest by age or what they wear we like to think it is a mentality or an inner cu-rious traveler that stays with us Our demographic is one who appreciates the local feel of a boutique hotel as opposed to the monotony of a chain

La Pentola Restaurant

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4 Clayoquot still needs protectionMuch of Clayoquot sound is still threatened by Mines Fish Farming and more

7 Foodie spots in Victoria amp Langford Galloping Goose Grille is a premium casual foodie spot owned by 3 Chefs in Langford and The Roof Top Surf Club is fresh and cool The Sticky Wicket as turned into a Gastro Pub

8 Weddings in VictoriaWe bring you some of the best Island locations tips and more

11 Featured Artist amp PhotographerLinny Divine Randy Hall and Chris Clay

13 Summer FestivalsFilberg Festival in Comox Crabfest in Nanoose Bay RCMP Musical ride and much more

14 Featured StoryWe bring you the Cayman Island Cook out with Canadian Chefs and Celebrity Chefs Anthony Bourdain Eric Ripert Jose Andes and more cook-ing up a fine feast of items in paradise

17 Guerilla GardeningGrowing your own food is Gangster and helps you your community and our planet

18 Boutique Shopping in VictoriaThe stylish Johnson street ( LoJo ) holds some of the best locally owned stores

Saltspring Island amp more

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Roof Top Surf Club

Still in need of our protectionThe second claim (Fandora gold) is in Tranquil Valley above a productive salm-on-bearing stream FOCS has been fight-ing to protect the ecological integrity of Clayoquot Sound since 1979 and they will not allow mining there in the largest remaining old growth area on Vancouver Island Mining in the Sound would bring heavy barge traffic around the clock noise and light pollution disrupt animal migra-tion patterns irreparably alter the Soundrsquos landscape and could introduce heavy metals and acid leachate into surrounding waters At the rally FOCS delivered a joint statement with Tla-o-qui-aht First Nations to the Imperial Metals board mineral extraction activities will not be toler-ated in Clayoquot Sound FOCS will be expanding our campaign against min-ing in Clayoquot Sound targeting the corporations wishing to operate here and asking the government to protect the Sound from unsustainable land use

Don Staniford well-known former FOCS and CAAR salmon farming campaigner was back in Clayoquot Sound for a week He delivered a presentation on salmon farming and took part in a FOCS investigative tour of local salmon farms including Plover Point Don presented both an overview of the science and of the way salmon farming companies such as Norwegian owned Cermaq (parent company to Mainstream the primary fish farm operator in Clayoquot) are trying to silence advocates and scientists alike The process Don says is analogous to the tobacco industry

For years cigarette and tobacco companies KNEW their product was kill-ing their customers yet they continued to vociferously market their products and do all in their power to stop others from publishing research that would condemn their products Today the salmon farm-ing industry behaves in a similar way

FOCS to Imperial Metals No Mining in Clayoquot Sound

May 29th 2013 Concerned citizens from groups like Friends of Clayoquot Sound and the Wilderness Committee gathered with members of affected indigenous communities outside of Imperial Met-alsrsquo Annual General Meeting to protest Imperialrsquos activities in Clayoquot Sound Thanks to generous support from private donors and the Clayoquot Wilderness Re-sort we chartered a bus to carry support-ers from Tofino to the rally in Vancouver Imperial Metals owns two mining claims in Clayoquot Sound both on unceded First Nations territory One is on Catface Mountain in the heart of the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve where Impe-rial is considering an open-pit copper mine

Clayoquot amp Mining

This ancient redcedar on Meares Island off the coast of Tofino BC would appear at first to be dead but it is actually still living A guess on its age would be hard to place but it could have easily cel-ebrated its 1000th birthday in recent times The tree lives up to its name with a whole host of plants and other trees growing from its trunk

Much of Clayoquot Sound is still threatened by logging and despite improved forest management mines can be placed anywhere threatening the progress that has been made towards saving the old growth forests Clayoquot Sound is the largest intact old growth ldquoSalmon Forestrdquo on Vancouver Island yet there are 21 salmon farm sites clogging the main salmon migration routes and threaten-ing the marine base of our magnificent terrestrial ecosystems Without ongoing support from you the Friends of Clayoquot Sound community we would be unable to keep providing the conservationist voice that has been and continues to be so key in protecting this globally unique ecosystem Please consider be-coming a donor and join us as we continue holding the line

Facebook Group 20th Anniversary of Clayo-quot Summer rsquo93Where were you during Clayoquot Summer 93 Whether you partici-pated or watched from afar we invite you to share your memories (photos storiespoems songs artwork) as well as your hopes and dreams for Clayo-quot Soundrsquos future Please post to our Face-book group 20th An-niversary of Clayoquot Summer 93 or help us create a buzz on Twit-ter Share your stories and experiences with us through Clayo-quotSummerr

Car freeTransLinks new Canada Line is a fast and eco-friendly way to get between the Vancouver airport (YVR) downtown Vancouver and Richmond

To contact TransLink call 6049533333 or visit their website at wwwtranslinkcaBusesSkyTrainCanada LineSeaBusWest Coast ExpressAquaBusFalse Creek FerriesFares

A sleek new ride is whisking Vacouverites between Vancouver International Airport downtown Vancouver the waterfront and Richmond with several stops in between The Canada Linersquos rapid-rail service began in August 2009 adding a conve-nient new transportation option and helping the city reduce the number of drivers on its streetsPerhaps best of all the travel time from the airport to downtown Vancouver is only about 25 minutes making Canada Line

Vancouver amp The Canada Line

Ancient Old growth CedarsMuch of Clayoquot Sound is still threatened by logging and despite improved forest management mines can be placed anywhere threatening the progress that has been made towards saving the old growth forests Clayoquot Sound is the largest intact old growth ldquoSalmon Forestrdquo on Vancouver Island yet there are 21 salmon farm sites clogging the main salmon migration routes and threaten-ing the marine base of our magnificent terrestrial ecosystems Without ongo-ing support from you the Friends of Clayoquot Sound community we would be unable to keep providing the conservationist voice that has been and continues to be so key in protecting this globally unique ecosystem Please consider becoming a donor and join us as we continue holding the line

even suing over papers published in the top scientific research journal ldquoSci-encerdquo Salmon farms create hotbeds of disease and many are significant point sources of pollutants and chemi-cals FOCS is committed to raising awareness about open net salmon farms and turning the tide against the installation of new ones Simple ac-tions you can take to help are to watch the movie ldquoSalmon Confidentialrdquo and to boycott farmed salmon Keep in touch with us as we will have more campaign initiatives coming soon

Support our Ongoing Campaigns ndash A message from campaigner Emery Hartley

We the Friends of Clayoquot Sound

Clayoquot Old Growth Photograph by Chris ClayMeares Island is famous throughout the world as a place of old-growth forest with ancient cedars rising high into the sky

This photo was taken at beautiful Meares Island in the Clayquot sound area Location On Meares IslandLength Leisurely 3 kilometre walk on boardwalk round tripFind it Get there from Tofino by kayak (1 hour paddle in relatively calm water) or charter boat (10 minutes)

Photography by Chris Claywwwdigitalbloomca

No need to drive in Van you have CLThe Canada Line adds 16 new stations to TransLink Metro Vancouverrsquos public transportation system a robust network of trains passenger ferries and buses Connecting service to all of these modes of transport is available from Canada Line ensuring yoursquore able to get to virtually every corner of the city without leaving the TransLink system One of

the best advantages of the new line is a reduction in traffic Canada Line is an efficient and environmentally friendly way to get riders through one of Vancouverrsquos busiest business and residential corridors It stops at the airport cruise-ship terminals the Vancouver Convention Center and other popular destinations

A premium casual foodie destination in a bowling alley Who would have thought but yes Langford is very lucky to have The Galloping Goose and Langford Lanes

Foodie Gem Galloping Goose Grille

All three Chefs brought their combined talent vision and energy to The Galloping Goose Menu and it has paid off The ldquoGooserdquo offers up a small but nice selection of menu items all made fresh with passion and creativity All the dishes we tried jumped with an abundance of flavor and great presentation on large heavy white plates Chef Chad Wilson who we found to be a devoted passionate Chef assured us that all ingredients were made in house fresh including the smoking of oils and meats He had brought himself a smoker for a present and was using it daily We were impressed by his passion and later by the dishes They make a concerted effort at the Galloping Goose Grille to purchase all ingredients locally with sustainability in mindAll three Chefs decided to come to the Island at the urging of fellow Chef Phil Kwong whos family owned the Langford Lanes They didnt need much coaxing as our Island filled with lush farm fields wineries seafood Chefs artisans and more is a culinary mecca They decided to draw from this bounty of local produce Artisans and meats and build Langford Lanes and the Galloping Goose Grille into a fun and delicious spot for the lucky locals of LangfordThey designed a tasty simple menu that is all about flavour and fresh ingredients We tried numreous menu items and not one disappointed us ndash all left a positive impres-sion This unassuming Restaurant made to comfortably accommodate families and groups offers up some fabulous fare that can also be catered to your VIP room in the Langford Lanes ndash complete with its own bar and digital juke box sound system There are regular DJrsquos and comedians for your entertainment all year rsquoround The low lighting tapas from the Grille drinks and friendly staff really adds to the great mood and experience at Langford Lanes and the Galloping Goose Grille You have to giv ethem a visit to see for yourself

1097 Langford Parkway Victoria BC V9B 0A5

langfordlanes langfordgoose FacebookLangford LanesGalloping Goose GrilleWe discovered a tasty ldquofoodierdquo gem located in the Langford Lanes Facility Its a bit dif-ficult to find and a little unusual in concept ( bowling lane and restaurant ) but once you have tried their food and spent time at Langford Lanes Bowling we know you will keep coming back The food is simply so flavorful and creative and the space is sleek spacious and bright The booths are large leather upholstered and a pleasure to sit in with friends andor family The bowling alley is low lit with great music DJrsquos Tapas a bar and more We loved the concept especially the food and the over all valueThe Galloping Goose and Langford Lanes concept is the brain child of three cre-ative Chefs from Vancouver ndash Chad Wilson Yvonne Lee and Phil Kwong All of whom worked together at the exclusive Oru VancouverA fabulous restaurant in the opulent Fairmont Pacific Rim Hotel Oru serves pan-Asian cuisine that doesnrsquot shy away from taking chances

Steelhead Salmon is prepared delicatelyAsparagust was pcooked to perfection

These Crispy Fish Cakes are divine Made with Salmon and Cod cooked in a crispy panako coating and they come with a fresh made Apple celery and fresh herb slaw Loved them

Fine dining in a bowl-ing Alley You have to love it We sure did Fresh flavorful dishes prepared by Chef Chad Wilson at The Gallop-ing Goose Grille or Get some Tapas while you bowl

Above is the Galloping Goose GrilleComfortable leater boots amp flavorful fres food

Crispy Fish CakesThese crispy fis cakes are made wtih flakes of cod and Salmon at The Galloping Goose Grille

Bison Meat LoafThis Bison meatloaf is full of flavor moist and lean

Coconut milk French Toast with carmel-ized apples and ba-con made my mouth water It was a fan-tastic dish any time of day and the Bison Meatloaf is the only way to make meat-loaf

Bison meat is nutritious and flavorful This Bison Meat Loaf was cooked to perfection Its easy to over cook Bison but not at the Galloping Goose Grille They made a moist fall apart on your plate Meat Loaf and the roux was silky and tasty

Shelter point DistilleryFor those looking for a more exclusive distillery experience Shelter Point Distillery offers an incomparable setting as a venue for private and corporate events

Each church has their own criteriasanctuary or a more intimate service in the ladies chapel only allows wed-dings for full time practicing parishio-ners which means out of towners are ineligible St Andrewrsquos Roman Catholic Cathedral accepts parishioners from a Catholic church in another city In addition to the parish priests the Ca-thedral relies on priests from the sur-rounding area to assist with officiating at weddings held in the Cathedral As with many church communities the

Catholic church requires the bride and groom to take marriage preparation courses (note most churches require at least six months notice of your date) Regulations and rules about your re-ligious status music vows etc varies from church to church and you are well served to have an understanding of their expectations in advance of your search The church staff will be able to let you know what if any restrictions there might be in terms of dress flow-

every church in Victoria Each church has their own criteria for marriage and you can spend considerable time meeting with ministers and priests One of the favourite local churches is located in Saanich a heritage church that is quite popular but small It isnrsquot a good idea to leave the choice of a church in limbo so be sure to continue on with your search if you are offered only to be short listed Christ Church Cathedral which can accommodate both a very large wedding in the main

rehearsal dinner post wedding open house attendants personal prepara-tions for the bride which may include spa treatments and hairdressers transporta-tion even party favours can become a point of compromise

The first items on the agenda are choos-ing a church and the reception venue Allow a two month window of possible date options which would allow you to secure both the church and reception venue you want Even starting twelve months ahead not all spaces are avail-

able on the same day Often the recep-tion locale is the more difficult to acquire as your venue of choice may only accept a limited number of wedding bookings during the summer monthsHere are three different possibilities for the reception Fairmont Empress Coast Harbourside and the Victoria Golf Club I have attended events in all three venues in the past so know the quality of event they would provide

You can easily end up viewing almost

Wedding Season in VictoriaWEDDING SEASON in Victoriahellip

By Tweedie

Wedding planning is a delicate affair balancing the needs and wants of not only the bride and groom but often taking into consideration the wishes of numerous family mem-bers There is much to do and the list is long Church chapel or civil ceremony reception venue budget photographer florist DJ announce-ments and invitations guest list

Getting married in Victoria is amazingA beautiful city for a beautiful occasion

The first items on the agenda are choosing a church and the reception venue

Fairmont Empress Coast Harbourside and the Victoria Golf Club are excellent choices for your reception

Weddings in Victoria

Vancouver Island Style Magazine is your Culinary Travel amp Lifestyle Magazine

reception location for any size wedding Personally I think it would be the ideal place for a small intimate lsquocinderellarsquo style wedding They do offer options based on the number of guests The Coast Harbour-side offers a unique poolside reception option as well as banquet facilities but I find their policies a bit inflexible

Victoria Golf Club definitely top my list giving the most space the best price and unparalleled personal service The club features multiple rooms allowing the to use three adjoining rooms which can be arranged to allow use of the dining room for the reception dinner with accompany-ing membersrsquo lounge for the buffet tables as well as the fireside lounge for pre-din-ner cocktails and later for dancing The club has such a special heritage feel it re-quires little additional decoration Extras

such as chair covers and head table over-lays enhance the elegance of the intimate dining room The Victoria Golf Club offers several dining options and will work with you to provide the best possible dining experience your budget will allow I feel strongly that the couple should host the wedding they and their families can afford If this means you have to forgo an open bar or reduce the number of guests then that is the choice you may have to make The Victoria Golf Club is exceptional in their food prepara-tion and presentation

There are a number of ways to control your costs When confirming the number of guests attending your reception re-member that there is often a handful of attendees who are ldquono showsrdquo at the last minute This is very aggravating and can

Wedding Season in VictoriaWEDDING SEASON in Victoria cont

flowers and music They often have a list of preferred musicians that are fa-miliar with the church and their pro-tocol (note some churches require that the bride and her attendants are dressed according to a standard of modesty which may mean no bare shoulders be sure to find out in advance if there are special rules)Expect to pay a reasonable fee for the musicians the priest or minister and for the ringing of the bells at the end of the service if offered Again the church staff will help you with these details (note it is also nice to thank the staff member with a small monetary stipend)

The Fairmont Empress is a beautiful venue and would make a wonderful

Attendants be merciless when selecting your at-tendants

ask yourself ldquowill this person be in my life in 5 years or 10rdquo Many brides and grooms select family members so at least 25 years from now you will remember the names of your attendants

and a white and a sparkling wine that are not only good tasting wines but excel-lent value for the cost By letting the Club know well in advance you may be able to have them order your selected wines and charge a standard mark-up keeping the cost within budget

Most reception venues provide both stan-dard and premium liquors Unless your guests drink only premium spirits them-selves there is no reason to splurge on this extra Also you can keep to provide more than beer wine and highballs This is a wedding reception and shots or liqueurs are not necessary

It has become commonplace to provide a late night snack at or near the end of the evening Opinion is still out on this one as I have seen the snacks either devoured or

not eaten at all (note if dinner is served after 730 or at 800 pm late night snacks are not really necessary)Once you have secured the two most important compo-nents of your wedding day the church and reception venue you can turn your attention to the mountain of details left to be decided on

Many brides rely on Facebook Pinterest friends and bride blogs to find the right photographer florist hairdresser and car service Recommendations and referrals are an excellent way to pair down the list of possible options Next to the church and reception the photographer is prob-ably the most important Be sure to ask for references and see examples of the photographers work you will also want to know what restrictions or copyright issues may arise with reproduction of the photo-

Wedding Season in VictoriaWEDDING SEASON in Victoria contin-uedhellip

this may mean to your numbers Also check with the reception venue as most prepare enough food for 10 more than the numbers you have given them

Have the wine poured by the wait staff rather than place bottles of wine at each table So often whole bottles of wine are left untouched because it is impossible to know ex-actly which guests will drink white or red wine only so by having the wine poured there is less waste Some reception venues will allow you to specify a particular wine even if it is not on their regular wine list Think about doing a blind tasting prior to the wedding and select a red

Flowers are beautiful and are an integral part of the wedding

Most brides are opt-ing for more simple bouquets and ar-rangements and this helps to keep the expenditures in line

Attendants be merciless when selecting your attendants ask yourself ldquowill this per-son be in my life in 5 years or 10rdquo Many brides and grooms select family members so at least 25 years from now you will re-member the names of your attendants

Master of ceremonies has become a much larger role than ever before Choose someone who is comfortable speaking to a crowd of strangers has a good sense of humour is quick witted and by all means provide them with written material and interesting antidotes The master of cer-emonies can keep the evening going at a good pace and help cover any awkward moments

Oh the dress Please leave your bridezilla attitude at home Everyone is going to have an opinion Chances are the dress you saw in a magazine or on the inter-net will turn out to be disappointing Be flexible smile politely as you ignore sug-gestions be sure to try on the dress your mother suggests even though you know it isnrsquot right Be firm but never nasty Stick within your budget and for gosh sake eat something before you go to the bridal sa-lon Irsquom sure the salons will hate me but you will find much better quality atten-dants and bridesmaid dresses for better prices online On the other hand I have heard too many horror stories about wed-ding dresses ordered online so I would discourage you from going down that road

Transportation is another area where you have several options Limousines are ex-pensive and do not necessarily meet your needs You will probably end up paying for drivers and cars to sit around during

the ceremony and while you are having your photographs taken You could opt for Town Cars rentals driven by the grooms attendants perhaps You will have to shop around and ask the car rentals firms in Vic-toria if they can guarantee a specific size and style of car that will meet your needs Town Cars work out well for transporta-tion to the church for traveling around to various locations for photographs and finally to arrive at the reception The Victo-ria Golf Club permits you to leave the cars parked in their parking lot until the next morning when a sober volunteer could return them to the rental location Horse drawn carriages are a familiar site in Vic-toria but bear in mind horses do have a distinctive odour which you may not want transferred to your dress Also allergies are another consideration

If itrsquos in your budget consider what one lucky bride and her attendants did Just to make the occasion even more memo-rable after the rehearsal dinner hosted by the groomrsquos grandparents the bride and her attendants were whisked away to the Fairmont Empress for a good nights sleep

If you are having a hairdresser and make-up artist come to you be sure to arrange your appointments well in advance and set them up for a time 30 minutes sooner than you think you need them

Victoria has an enviable and extensive list of wonderful venues for wedding recep-tions and an abundance of churches from cathedrals to chapels As a truly tourist friendly city Victoria is well versed in hos-pitality and numerous hotels for housing your guests Congratulations on your big day Contact us for other fine locations

Wedding Season in Victoria

WEDDING SEASON in Victoria continuedhellip

Flowers are beautiful and are an integral part of the wedding Most brides are opting for more simple bouquets and arrangements and this helps to keep the expenditures in line You can also source out grocery and discount stores as well as wholesalers for your church and table arrangements (note church flowers do double duty at the recep-tion so be sure to assign a reliable person to handle the transportation of the flowers from the church to the reception) It is nice to give your table arrangements to your guests at the end of the evening and this way you donrsquot have the task of removing them after the reception

Coast Harbourside The Victoria Golf Club The Fairmont Empress Toll Free 1 866 540 4429 theempressfairmontcom

721 Government Street Victoria British Columbia Canada V8W 1W5 Maps amp DirectionsTEL + +250 384 8111

Randy Hall is a Vancouver Island photographer specializing in nature photography whether it is capturing natural settings such as sea-scapes or forest landscapes or the plants and animals that inhabit this part of British Columbia

Randy had an interest in photography dating back to the early 80rsquos when he shot with a Canon A-1 film camera Being self-taught and someone who learns best by trial and error he soon found it to be an expensive hobby and put it aside for several years It wasnrsquot until Randy bought his first digital cam-era a Sony Cybershot that he started to get the bug again

Moving to Parksville 5 years ago with his wife and stepson was probably the biggest step in getting into photography more seriously After years of camp-ing on the island and working in the forest industry Randy gained a real ap-preciation for nature He considers himself a landscape photographer first but also an opportunistic wildlife photographer ldquoMy photos are my interpre-tation of works by a true masterhellip Mother Naturerdquo

Randy has developed a style that shows enhanced colours and contrast When many people think of contrast they think colours and tones There can also be contrast in content An example of this can be seen in some of Randyrsquos early morning images of Parksville Bay Towering or threatening clouds can instill the feeling of unrest while the calm waters of the bay say serenity ldquoItrsquos this type of scene and the incorporation of weather that interests me the mostrdquo

Randy attributes much of his success to his friendship with local professional Craig Carmichael and to the support of his wife Cindy Itrsquos one thing to take photos and produce works of art but itrsquos difficult to take that next step and get it out there for all to see This is where your support team plays a critical role

Current equipment Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm lens 55-250mm lens

Galleries Island Exposures Art Gallery (Parksville)Clock Tower Gallery (Port Alberni)

Occasional ShowsThe Old School House Arts Centre (Qualicum Beach)McMillan Art Centre (Parksville)

Teach monthly workshops (beginner and intermediate level) at Island Expo-sures Art GalleryMember of The Old School House Arts CentreContact InfoEmail hallr62hotmailcomWebsite http1-randy-hallartistwebsitescomFacebook httpwwwfacebookcomRandyHallPhotographyTwitter httptwittercomPicsByRandyHallFlickr httpwwwflickrcomphotosrandyhallphotographyPinterest httppinterestcompvpics

Randy Hall Photographer

CR MuseumFor over 30 years the museum shop at Campbell River has featured authentic works of aboriginal art from Pacific North-west coast native artists including ceremonial masks rattles boxes jewellery feast dishes baskets and coppers They also carry an excellent selection of regional books and locally crafted gift items Drop in for a visit or call to inquire about their current stock They ship Call 250-287-3103 or email them The Campbell River Museums focus is the regional his-tory of Campbell River and Northern Vancouver Island with a special section on the First Nations peoples of the area

VI Art amp Artists

FEATURED VI ARTIST - Linny DivineLinny has enjoyed numerous success-ful solo and group exhibitions in gal-leries across Canada and the USA Her paintings are treasured in private and corporate collections across the USA Canada and Europe

Linny Divines distinctive contemporary paintings are known for their joyful en-ergy Whether in her Victoria studio or away on an ldquoen plein air Linnyland painting adventurerdquo she skillfully combines inspiration and imagination with her uniquely expressive brushwork to create paintings of Vancouver Island that dance with life and joy

Northwest Bay Ranch CRABFEST Proceeds to Moorcroft Regional Park (Nanoose Bay BC) ndash On Saturday July 20 2013 from 11 am until 500 pm Nanoose Bayrsquos North-west Bay Ranch home to Seafood4Life will host a family-friendly crab feast Tickets are $3000 inclusive per person and include a plate of Dungeness crab straight from the ocean with corn on the cob coleslaw and a bread roll along with live music from The Centaurs Free hot-dogs lem-onade and hayrides are available for children under 12 provided they are accompanied with an adult ticket-holder Ticket-holders 19 years and older can also enjoy the on-site beer and wine garden where refreshments from Longwood Brewery and Backyard Vineyards are available for purchase Partial proceeds of the event will go to restore and maintain Moorcroft Regional ParkTickets for the event are $30 and available at the ranch and by phone at (250) 468 7144Tickets include

-Full Crab Feast Bread Corn Coleslaw-Free hot dogs and lemonade for the kids-Hayrides-Live music by the Centaurs

About Northwest Bay Ranch

Northwest Bay Ranch a family run ranch owned by the Mauriks family and located on the Na-noose peninsula on the east coast of Vancouver Island The Ranch lies within a beautiful valley with dogwoods oaks arbutus Douglas fir and big leaf maple trees The property is 145 acres which is made up of 55 acres of woodlands and 90 acres of pasture and hay fields The farm has a small flock of Dorper sheep a few Hereford cattle and free range chickens for meat and eggs Northwest Bay Ranch also boards horses in addition to their ownTwitter NWBayRanchFacebook httpswwwfacebookcomNorthwestbayranch Northwest Bay Ranch is located at 2632 Northwest Bay Road Nanoose Bay BC just outside of Parksville When travelling east on Island Highway towards Riverside Road turn left onto Frank-lins Bull Road right onto Northwest Bay Road and travel 7 km to the ranch About Seafood4life Products Inc

Seafood4life is a small family owned and operated local seafood company They have been com-mitted to the sustainable harvesting of wild seafood for 48 years and to provide the highest qual-ity product by using the best fishing practices available Seafood4life sells both wholesale and retail from Northwest Bay Ranch Nanoose Bay BC They currently sustainably harvest Dungeness crab by trap toll caught Albacore tuna troll caught Pacific salmon and BC spot prawns by trap About Moorecroft Regional Park

Moorecroft Regional Park is owned by the Regional District of Nanaimo and man-aged under a Conservation Covenant held by the Nature Conservancy of Canada The 34 hectare Moorecroft site includes shoreline and spectacular views across the Georgia Strait There are approximately 32 hectares of natural forest featuring tree species such as Western Red Cedar Douglas Fir Arbutus Bigleaf Maple Red Alder and Garry Oak Two intermittent creeks run through the property and two eagle nesting sites have been identified The property also con-tains a wetland area known as Skipsey Lake an open field and a network of walking trails

wwwnorthwestbayranchcom

wwwfilbergcom

Samphire Glass amp Pottery

TAPPED Beer Fest Mt Washington - HQ Comox ValleyOn July 12 the first big event on Mount Washingtons calendar Tapped Beer Festival will unfold with at least fifteen breweries expected to attend Tofino Brewing Company said it was a big deal

when they won Tapped in 2011 after hav-ing just opened for business in April of that year CRABFESTNorthwest Bay Ranch in Nanoose Crab-fest with Proceeds to Moorcroft Regional Park(Nanoose Bay BC) ndash On Saturday July

20 2013 from 11 am until 500 pm Na-noose Bayrsquos Northwest Bay Ranch home to Seafood4Life will host a family-friend-ly crab feast Tickets are $3000 inclusive per person and include a plate of Dunge-ness crab straight from the ocean with corn on the cob coleslaw and a bread roll

Pacific Rim Summer Festival 2013

Mon July 1st - 12th 2013TofinoEleven days of music dance theatre visuals and art in Tofino and Ucluelet InFrinGinG Dance Festival 2013Thu July 4th 2013 - Sun July 7th 2013NanaimoDANCING IN THE BELLY OF THE DRAGON Four days of Cultural Dance performances workshops and dia-logue outdoors Maffeo Sutton Park alongside the Dragon Boat Festival For festival details and special event tickets visit httpnanaimodragon-boatcom httpwwwcrimsoncoast-danceorg

Festival Calendar

Fortunately on our return to BC we were accepted as participants at the Festival and enjoyed our four days The Filberg site is beautiful and the atmo-sphere generated by the artists both visual and performing and the enthu-siasm of the visitors is friendly and ex-citingFor the last three years we have dis-played our work with the glass that our daughter Lisa makes httpwwwsamphireglassca The combination

of glass and clay forms display well to-gether producing a fuller range of co-lour a stronger awareness of light and consequently a greater sense of cheer-ful energy that our customers and visi-tors seem to enjoySince 1998 we have missed two Festi-vals Each year we look forward to par-ticipating in this wonderful event as it gives us the opportunity to display our latest ideas and also to renew friend-ships with fellow artists and many reg-

Our first experience of the Filberg Festival was in 1996 Various crafts-people had told Adele that the Festival was well attended and a quality event We decided to apply for a spot for the first two days and see how we liked it We enjoyed the experience very much and promised ourselves that we would apply again in 1998 We were already committed to a year in the Adelaide Hills South Australia We were going on our sec-ond teaching exchange for the 1997 school year

Guest Artisans at the Filberg Festival THE SAMPHIRES

The main objective of the Filberg Festival has always been to encourage excellence in all forms of arts and crafts and to assist in the promotion and sale of quality work We are proud to say that the Festival has an established reputation for the excellence of the work of its artisans and today is one of western Canadarsquos longest running and largest juried outdoor arts show The Festival is also well known for the qual-ity musical program provided over the four day weekend on two stagesGate admission is charged at the Fil-

berg Festival as it is the primary fun-draiser for the Filberg Heritage Lodge and Park a not-for-profit organization who has the responsibility of repair-ing and maintaining the Parkrsquos prop-erty and buildings Advance tickets are available for purchase online at wwwfilbergfestivalcom the Filberg Lodge Gift Shop the Vancouver Island Visi-torrsquos Centre and Arizona Gifts in the Co-mox Mall as of June 1st and at all Van-couver Island Thrifty Foods locations as of June 21st Four day passes are also available

When they say ldquoit takes a villagerdquo it re-ally does in this case In order to make the Filberg Festival a reality it takes the support of the community which in-cludes over 300 volunteers and many local businessesWe hope that you will be able to in-clude the Filberg Festival in your va-cation plans this summer and find something special to take home with youhellip whether it is a beautiful piece of art work a scented soap or just fond memories of enjoyable day in the Co-mox Valley Thank-you for your support

FILBERG FESTIVAL IN COMOX BC 31st annual Filberg Festival is a wonderful Festival for the entire family August 2-5 2013-04-04 ( BC Day Weekend ) Comox Vancouver Island British Columbiardquo

The annual Filberg Festival takes place on the grounds of The Filberg Heritage Lodge and Park (wwwfilbergcom) nine acres of beautifully-landscaped grounds situated on the waterfront in the seaside town of Comox BC on beautiful Vancou-ver Island A public park now owned by the Town of Comox and administrated by the Filberg Heritage Lodge and Park Association was once the home of Robert Filberg former president of the Comox Logging Company Filberg Lodge and Park is now a popular venue for weddings art shows concerts special events and the famous Filberg Festival

Summer Festivals

RCMP Musical Ride Comes to Oceanside Pre-Show Entertainment Food Servic-es Available Come early visit the stables and meet the RCMP riders and horses in personThree shows Saturday August 3 - 100PM amp 600PM Sunday August 4 - 100PM onlyTickets available at Marlin Travel Parksville Close to You Parksville Chamber of Commerce Parksville Chamber of Commerce Qualicum Beach RCMP Detach-ment Parksville Marlin Travel Country Club Mall NanaimoAlso on display The Musical Ride Series by Joan Larson 24 original artworks featuring the RCMP Musial Ride

The Musical Ride has assisted thousands of charities and non-profit organizations raise money to make a differ-ence in their communities The Musical Ride has also been the feature presentation at a variety of international venuesThe Musical Ride originated from the North West Mounted Police (NWMP) as they made the Great March West across Canada in 1874 Although the original NWMP were scattered in small groups over tens of thousands of miles of unsettled prairies they routinely practiced both mounted and foot drillsIn this time Sergeant Major Robert Belcher and other members who directed the mounted training had been members of the British Cavalry regiments and had experience in performing drill displays Only after the men of the NWMP had formed their own band did the riding displays take the form of the Musical Ride as we know it to-day The performance of the drill movements accompanied by music helped the NWMP to entertain themselves during the evening or while off dutyThe first recorded display of the NWMP riding performance under the direction of Sergeant Major Belcher - and with no public in attendance - took place at Fort Macleod Alberta in 1876 Training for and performing the Musi-cal Ride provided relief for the officers from the daily drill periods and routine dutiesThe first time the NWMP performance was named the Musical Ride was at the Regina barracks in 1887 A total of five performances were given that year There were no public displays for many years after this because regular police duties and the creation of new posts took precedenceThe NWMP riding performance became a form of public entertainment in 1904 The troop trained under the di-rection of Inspector Frank Church and performed in Winnipeg Brandon Quappelle and Regina In the first part of the 20th century the Ride would occasionally perform publiclySome of the Musical Ride movements are based on cavalry drills These drills began to take shape during the eighteenth century when Frederick The Great of Prussia(1712-1786) revolutionized cavalry tactics and trained his cavalry to a standard which became the envy and ideal of other European nations The British Cavalry eventu-ally incorporated these standards into its drillsThe basis of the Rides movements stem from the ability to move a mounted cavalry regiment with some form of organizationndasheg single file half sections and sections at all three paces Since 1887 Musical Ride Instructors have developed and elaborated on these basic movements The Ride varies from year to year as every new In-structor slightly alters the Ride movements and formationsThe Musical Ride became a permanent entity of the RCMP in 1961 At this time the Ride became an annual performance Up to 1961 it had been impossible to plan performances far in advance as there had always been doubts about whether or not the Ride would continuePrior to 1961 and beginning in 1920 there were two Rides that performed in various parts of Canada and the US One Ride was based in Rockcliffe Ontario and the other in Regina Saskatchewan occasionally with other Rides trained for local performances

PARKSVILLE RCMP MUSICAL RIDEThe Musical Ride has assist-ed thousands of charities and non-profit organiza-tions raise money to make a difference in their com-munities The Musical Ride has also been the feature presentation at a variety of international venues

LOCAVOREFrom Farmers Fields To Rooftop Gardenshow

Canadians Are Changing The Way We EatFood Activists We at VIS are food cul-ture activists We work to support those who work to preserve the genetic mate-rial of heritage plants sup-port sustainble local sea-food and those who source it for their restaurants We want to see the return of once-endangered flavours and food sources to our tables as well as build com-munity and sustainabil-ity WE hope to add to the blueprint for a local food revolution

We are changing the way the world eats

We are changing the way the world eats Canadians especially us West Coasters are WINNING like Charlie Sheen says in TOP CHEF competitions sustainable food choices producing more organic farmers top Restaurants that offer up the finest west coast fare in the world because we are conscious to source locally and support loca growers This is the healthiest smart-est and most delicious way of going about things in the culinary world and in life The european Chefs have been sourcing locally and fresh for centuries

its about time the world is with Cana-da in the lead Strawberries in January fresh tomatoes year-round and New Zealand lamb at all times -- these well-travelled foods have a carbon footprint the size of an SUV But there is a bur-geoning local food movement taking place in Canadian cities farms and shops that is changing both the way we eat and the way we think about food

The book Locavore describes how foodies100-milers urbanites farmers

gardeners and chefs across Canada are creating a new local food order that has the potential to fight climate change and feed us all Combining front-line reporting shrewd analysis and passionate food writing to delight the gastronome Locavore shows how the pieces of a post-industrial food sys-tem are being assembled into some-thing infinitely better

LOCAVORE

LOCAVORE by Sarah Elton available on Amazon Photograph by Chris Clay of the Spider on the plantPhoto to the left

Ritz CarltonGrand CaymanWritten byCassandra Anderton

The grand finale was the ldquoBon Vivant Taittinger Champagne Brunch and Cook-offrdquo which saw Champagne flowing caviar oysters dim sum prawns artisan cheese cured meats sushi desserts and an endless array of regu-lar brunch items and international specialties This brunch was epic I had never seen such a spread and Irsquove had more than my share of over-the top brunchesOnce guests were settled a cooking competi-tion began hosted by Spike Mendlesohn and the Bon Vivant Cookshop and judged by Eric Ripert Anthony Bourdain and Jose Andres and the Executive Chef of the entire Ritz Carl-ton Hotelrsquos Rainer Zinngrebe An exchange of pomegranates and tomatoes began as the chefs tossed them back and forth to Mendle-sohn and the celebration continued well on into the afternoonThis weekend and the days I spent on Grand Cayman preceding it were some of the most interesting and exciting days Irsquove had as a food writer bar none The trip was epic the food people and experiences at the top of my list of culinary adventures Now if I can only get back there next year

Bon Vivant

ANTHONY BOURDAIN

Cassandra is a freelance wine food and travel writer and broadcaster who appears regularly on Breakfast Television can be heard on The Shore 1043 and has been published in The Vancouver Sun Western Living BC Wine Trails Magazine Vancouver Magazine Northwest Palate EAT Magazine and Concierge Quarterly Vancouver Island Style Magazine and many other publica-tions She was born in New Zealand grew up in the Okanagan and has made Vancouver her home for the past 20 + years She is pas-sionate about local food and wine and loves to travel to learn and report on what others are doing to promote their local culture

preparing Cayman Island cuisine

attracted to the boats engine Once the party-goers reached Rum Point the burger choices ranged from Spike Mendelsohnrsquos lamb burger with tzatziki to Chef Bernard Guillas lemongrass shrimp and scallop Cocktail guru Adam Seger was on hand pouring Co-lada Passionrsquos and Barefoot Rum Punch The Cayman Island Cook-out invites a Canadian Chef down each year and this year Chef Dale Mackay was the guest chefMackay assisted by his front of house manager Christopher Cho charmed onlookers as he demoed the black cod he helped make so popular and his famous pulled-pork served up in sliders Mackay also teamed up with local restaurant Abacus and their chef Chef Ron Jacobson ( canadian from Calgary ) for the ldquoUlti-mate Dinner Party at Camana Bayrdquo Dishes such as Grapefruit-cured Hamachi Blue Crab Salad and Black Cod in a Pulled Pork Broth were eagerly devoured by attendees and well-paired with divine wine in a spectacular final dinner

Cayman Isle Pig RoastChefs

CAYMAN ISLAND COOK OUT WITH AN-THONY BOURDAIN ERIC RIPERT DALE MACKAY AND JOSE ANDRESVancouver Island Style Magazinersquos contributing writer Cassandra An-derton was blessed to be in the Cay-man Islands - Grand Cayman for the Cayman Island Cook out this spring For those who take culinary travel seriously the annual Cayman Island Cookout is a weekend that you will want to add to the top of your bucket list Held each January and hosted by Chef Eric Ripert at the Ritz Carlton Grand Cayman the hotel where his restaurant Blue is located this series of events is full of demos and dinners taught by celebrity guest chefs most notably Anthony Bourdain and Jose Andres

The cookout is jam packed with culinary demos wine tastings cocktail events barbeque and chefs dinners two days of full on drinking dining and entertain-ment along with full access to these culi-nary icons and many othersThe 2013 event began with culinary demos held ocean-side with the waves nipping up towards the stage Chef Jose Andres was nowhere in sight when he was due to appear to demo paella Guests waited patiently alongside chefs Eric Ripert and Anthony Bourdain who eventually began to appear a tad wor-ried Suddenly Andres launched out of the ocean in a jet-pack travelling to-wards us Arriving onshore at Seven Mile Beach and throwing on his chefrsquos whites over his swim trunks he proceeded to whip up the biggest paella Irsquod seen Per-haps it was the mass quantities of olive oil used or the liberal use of saffron but there was definitely something about

the setting and the company we were in that altered the experience For the Saturday lunch Chef Anthony Bourdain a personality on the top of most foodies must meet list hosted a grazing event on the grass at the Grand Cayman Ritz Carlton ldquoThe Rundown with Anthony Bourdainrdquo involved an actual rundown of local cuisine such as rum cakes conch chowder and jerk and also the local dish actually called Run Down a tasty salt-beef stew Bourdain wandered the lawn chatting with the various chefs at their stations about their unique dishes via microphone and we sampled Caybrew the local beer and rum punch from Seven Fathoms Rum The afternoon was peppered with humour however much like the food it was tasteful Bourdain didnrsquot reveal too much of the wild side he is known for In the evening guests were bussed out to the ldquoBarefoot Bar-beque Welcome Eventrdquo held at the Royal Palms on Seven Mile Beach Sponsored by Certified Angus Beef this event was delayed because of rain and rough seas The original concept was for chefs to serve from stations in the ocean with guest wading out to sample but these had to be moved shore-side Neverthe-less the chefs rallied with Jose Andres serving the freshest tasting sea urchin Irsquod ever had atop a slab of butter on grilled rustic bread Bourdain did brisket Ripert a local swordfish Chef Frederic Morineau of the Ritz Carlton Grand Cayman a lamb saddle chop and there were plenty of Patron-filled cocktails rum punch and wines availableThe following afternoon the event to at-tend was most certainly ldquoBurgers in Para-diserdquo Leaving the shores via catamaran with swimsuits in tow passengers were treated to a sail out to Rum Point Part way through the trip the boat stopped and guests jumped into the ocean to swim amongst the sting rays who are

Cayman Island Cook Out with An-thony Bourdain Eric Ripert and Vancouver Chef DALE MACKAY

Original Winner of Top Chef CanadaChef Dale MacKay

The Cayman Island Cook out is held each January and hosted by Chef Eric Ripert at the Ritz Carlton Grand Cayman the hotel where his restaurant BLUE is located this series of events is full of demos and dinners taught by celebrity guest chefs most notably Anthony Bourdain and Jose Andres THE RITZ-CARLTON GRAND CAYMANPO Box 32348 KY1-1209 Seven Mile Beach Grand Cayman Cayman Islands Phone +1 (345) 943-9000

Saskatchewan raised Vancouver Chef Dale MacKay was the original TOP CHEF CANADA winner and lucky guest canadian Chef to be invited down to participate in the Cayman Island Cook out in the Grand Cayman Dales home town is Saskatchewan and that is where he will open Ayden Kitchen amp Bar in late summer MacKay a Top Chef Canada will be serving modern Canadian comfort food in a heritage building an adjoining market will have cus-tom butchered meats charcuterie cheeses and gourmet pantry items The restaurant is named at his sonldquoI considered many other restaurant names and many more were recommended to me but Ayden is the centre of my world so it makes sense that the restaurant Irsquove finally come home to will be named after my guyrdquo he saidMacKay has worked at Gordon Ramsayrsquos restaurants in Tokyo New York and London as well as serving as executive chef of Lumiere under New York luminary chef Daniel BouludldquoMy vision for Ayden Restaurant amp bar mdash both front and back of house mdash is a culinary reflection of how I see Saskatchewan today built on rock-solid dependable hard-working Canadian prairie stock but with an exciting dynamic contemporary vibe Generous relaxed approachable affordable authentic We will be all that and morerdquo he said

Chef Eric Ripert

Celebrity Chef Eric Ripert

Celebrity Chefs cook up a FEAST

For those who take culinary travel seriously the annual Cayman Island Cookout is a weekend that you will want to add to the top of your bucket list Held each January and hosted by Chef Eric Ripert at the Ritz Carlton Grand Cayman the hotel where his restaurant Blue is located this series of events is full of demos and dinners taught by celebrity guest chefs most notably Anthony Bourdain and Jose Andres The cookout is jam packed with culinary demos wine tastings cocktail events barbeque and chefs dinners two days of full on drinking dining and entertainment along with full ac-cess to these culinary icons and many others

Indisputably Grand Caymanrsquos premier restaurant Blue by Eric Ripert ( seen above) is where both guests and Caymanians come to be beguiled by true epicurean artistry in the grand tradition of Le BernardinSeafood menus inspired by the bounty of Caymanrsquos fishermenFeaturing locally-caught and responsibly-fished seafoodSelect from Prix Fixe or Blue by Eric Ripert and Blue Classics Tasting MenusWine cellar featuring more than 800 selectionsOn the last Saturday of each month guests are invited to Lunch at Blue

Cayman Island Pig Roast

Mackay also teamed up with local restaurant Abacus and their chef Chef Ron Jacobson ( canadian from Calgary ) for the ldquoUltimate Dinner Party at Camana Bayrdquo Dishes such as Grapefruit-cured Hamachi Blue Crab Salad and Black Cod in a Pulled Pork Broth were eagerly devoured by attendees and well-paired with divine wine in a spectacular final dinner

ldquoBurgers in Paradiserdquo

Chef Bernard Guillas lemongrass shrimp and scallop

The grand finale was the ldquoBon Vivant Taittinger Cham-pagne Brunch and Cook-offrdquo which saw Champagne flowing caviar oysters dim sum prawns artisan cheese cured meats sushi desserts

Chef Spike Mendelsohnrsquos lamb burger with tzatzikiPhoto by Cassandra

Leaving the shores via catamaran with swim-suits in tow passengers were treated to a sail out to Rum Point Part way through the trip the boat stopped and guests jumped into the ocean to swim amongst the sting rays who are attracted to

the boats engine

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Beach front Accommodation with the old school feel

MacKenzie Beach Resort

MacKenzie Beach Resort was built by the MacK-enzies original settlers in Tofino and the first Re-sort You could only visit Tofino only the week-ends via logging roads in the fifties and MacK-enzie beach was a popu-lar destination for visi-tors It retains its original charm and beauty

MacKenzie Beach Resort is under new management a couple who have managed some great resorts in Australia and all over the world They are very friendly courteous and knowledgeable and the resort is shaping up very nicely under their attention and care You also have a pool at the resort free showers and the option of bikes to rent that can be dropped off right to guests

Over all the resort was idyllic and perfectly situated The cottage we stayed in was comfortable clean and came with firewood for the fire Wifi is available for an extra fee

MacKenzie Beach TofinoBeach front cottages are so cosy

MacKenzie Beach TofinoBeach front camping is amazing

Although MacKenzie Beach resort is not fancy it is locat-ed right on MacKenzie Beach which is prime beach front You couldnt get any closer it is reasonably priced and you can bring your dogThe campground situated next to the cottages is also located on prime beach front afford-able and not as booked up as nieghboring camp grounds

Beach Break Lodge on ChestermanPrime location hot tub amp kitchen 1337 Chesterman Beach Road Tofino British Columbia Canada

Tofino Reviews

Beach Break Lodge is privately owned and a really beautiful lodge to stay in very private and steps away from the Beach The bathroom is well equipped with a large deep jacuzzi powerful shower head heated tiles on the floor which carry into the kitchenette and sittingdining room A lovely large bedroom sits perfectly behind the sliding glass downs which can be left open at night so you hear the ocean roar and soothe you to sleep A king size bed and gas fireplace completes the bedroom with large flat screen TV When you walk out of your patio a small deck awaits you with a one person hot tub on it lovely to sit in it at night and listen to the waves crashing on the beach There are only two sets of lodging on the very private property Beach Break Lodge is a great Tofino escape for couples

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MANGOS VICTORIA

Mangos Boutique in Victoriawwwmangosvictoriacom

SHOPPING IN VICTORIA

FASHION SHOPPINGIN VICTORIAWE FOUND SOME OF THE BEST STYLISH BOUTIQUES in VICTORIA

Mangos Boutique is a locally owned and operated family business They specialize in oering womens and mens fashions accessories and shoes from Canadian and International Designers at one location in the heart of Victoria 577 Johnson streetEstablished in 2005 MANGOS is most denitely one of the very best truly ldquodesigner storesrdquo in Victoria oering great brands like Rock Revival Diesel JBrand and Miss Me They also have a very cute selec-tion of jeans

Established in 2005 MANGOS is most definitely one of the very best truly ldquodesigner storesrdquo in Victoria offering great brands like Rock Revival Diesel JBrand and Miss Me They also have a very cute selection of designer jeans and incredible shoes

Lower Johnson Street in Victoria also known as LoJo offers wonderful locally owned and operated boutiques LoJo houses designer shops such as Mangorsquos Boutique which is a lo-cally owned and operated family business They specialize in offering womenrsquos and menrsquos fashions accessories and shoes from Canadian and International Designers at one loca-tion in the heart of Victoria 577 Johnson street The store is large well laid out with great customer service offered by the owneroperator This is definitely a favorite of ours You must check them out

Get Fever LondonMANGOS

Johnson street is one of the best places to shop in Victoria

Graciela561 Johnson St

Victoria BCV8W 1M2

Phone 250-381-8614

Lower Johnson (LoJo) Street in Victoria offers some great independently owned Boutiques for your shopping fix

LoJo Shopping District Flower boxes hang from the rooflines of shops mostly owned by and carrying local hand produced fashion

as well as international Designer brand British and First Nations merchandise Located in Downtown Victoria

Shopping LoJo

PARADISE Boutique Left Vintage inspired and hand made Below Black Fever Frock with Button detailing made to impress at Paradise Boutique on Johnston Street

Expect a high level of customer service in a warm and inviting environment 613 Johnson Street Victoria BC(250) 386-6968

PARADISE Boutique

Brightly painted Victorian-era Shops house adorable modern day locally owned shopping Boutiques

Brightly painted Victorian-era shop-fronts flank both sides of busy Lower Johnson Street between Wharf and Government Streets The area is known for its local and independent boutiques and restaurants We loved four clothing stores in particular - Mangos Paradise Boutique Indigo Apparel inc and Smoking LilyYou can easily spend a morning shop-ping and the afternoon dining and walking the sea wall around LoJo Wharf Street runs along the ocean and is actually a great staring point only a few blocks from Johnson Perhaps spend a few minutes leaning on the stone wall surrounding the harbour at the Tourist Info Centre to watch the water taxis sea buses and float planes buzzing in and out before you head out for shopping eating and fun in the LoJo district

As you head along Wharf street to-wards Johnson street to your right is Bastion Squarem named after the log towers or bastions that were once part of the fort built here in 1843 Bas-tion Squre is haunted as a result of its violent history ( prisons court houses and gallows ) There are ghostly Tours in Victoria that will take you on a stroll

through its cobbled stoned alleys giving you full details on its spooky inhabitants and grisly past It now serves as an artisans market with ev-erything from art prints to jewelry If youre into maritime history Bas-tion Square also offers the Maritime Museum of BC if youd rather eat at REBAR a Modern Food Vegetarian Restaurant in Downtown Victoria that we recommend From Bastion Square you can walk along wharf street past Swans Hotel and the Saffron then onto lower Johnson Street A wander along the candy-coloured shopfronts here showcases a number of fantastic lo-cally owned shops and boutiquesA few to watch for The tiny space of Smoking Lily a label that belongs to several local women who create clothing tshirts home decor and more mostly from natural fabrics You can even have your own design silk screened on your t shirt The small Pa-perbox Arcade with several boutiques - including Paradise Boutique Para-dise boutique offers locally designed vintage inspired hand made in BC mix amp match swim wear and gorgeous frocks The quality is definitely worth the price especially since theyre made in Victoria with style Paradise

Boutique is a family owned womens clothing store specializing in fashion swimwear Sisters Dani and Rosebud offer truly original clothing and acces-sories with a focus on independent designers Clothing is fresh feminine and unique The store is very small crammed full of adorable unique wo-mens wear all generally vintage look-ing Similar to Mintage in Vancouver It isnt possible to order online at this time but they are on facebookIndigo Apparel is a great little store like Mangos they also offer mens and womens fashions shoes and accesso-ries from around the world Clothing is hand picked by the owner Kathryn Stow-Giorio Labels they carry FiretrapSmashCult of IndividualityShapeezSassyBaxSassaJames JeansRed HautePure amp SimpleAG JeansLevel 99SanctuaryBella LuxxFeel the Piece

FiretrapSmash

Cult of IndividualityShapeezSassyBax

SassaJames JeansRed Haute

Pure amp Simple at Indigo Apparel Inc

At Indigo Apparel Inc you will find mens and womens fashions shoes and accessories from around the world 118-560 Johnson Street Victoria BC V8W3C6 250-590-5780 wwwindigoapparelinccomBliss Boutique (Fashion)

543 Johnson StVictoria BC V8W 1M2(250) 386-5990httpwwwblissboutiquecaBliss BoutiqueAdd PhotosHoursMon Sun 11 am - 6 pmTue-Wed 10 am - 6 pmThu-Sat 10 am - 7 pm Yelp review from Janet F from To Ont This little boutique is light and airy and filled with pretty thing Just what a boutique should be ) I was delighted to step into this store after be-ing disappointed by a number of other pricey stores on this street The clothes are fantastic and the prices are reasonable

BagginsShoe Store561 Johnson StreetVictoria BC V8W 1M2(250) 388-7022httpwwwbagginsshoescomAngelo T from Calgary Ab says this about Baggins -What a cool little store Little this place is huge Stocked with wall to wall chucks and bags Im pretty sure I would have frequented this store and spent my allowance building up a closet full of chuck-licious kicks

I had a chance to chat with one of the store owners and found out that theyve been around for ages I love the decor of the place comic book murals and cramped shelves filled with chucks that could be a one-of-a-kindHoursMon-Sat 10 am - 6 pmSun 11 am - 5 pm For Eats we recommend the Wild Saffron which is in The Swans Hotel It features Dine Around all year round giving veryone a chance to try the the slightly finer dining side of Johnson Street for under thirty dollars per person - a full course meal They just re-opened the bistro after some renovations and have brought in a

new chef The Menu is impressive as is the waterfront ocation on Store street Wild Saffron Bistro1605 Store St Victoria British Co-lumbia V8W 3K3 Canada (Down-town)(250) 361-3150 - bastionsquareca

- ilterrazzocom- marketsquareca- mmbcbcca (maritime museum)- murchiescom- redfish-bluefishcom- saltsclothingcom- saltspringsoapworkscom- sapphiredayspacom- silkroadteacomw i l l i e s b a k e r y c o m i n d i g o a p p a r e l i n c c o m

More JoLo Boutiques and spots we love

118 - 560 Johnson Street Victoria BC (250) 590-5780

Growing your own Food is the new Gangster

Think innovation and the first thing that usually comes to mind is the technology industry But of course you can be innovative in just about anything you do which is just what the TED conference aims to celebrate Artist and designer Ron Finley couldnrsquot help but notice what was going on in his backyard ldquoSouth Central Los Angelesrdquo he quips ldquohome of the drive-thru and the drive-byrdquo And its the drive-thru fast-food stands that contribute more to the arearsquos poor health and high mortality rate with one in two kids contracting a curable disease like Type 2 diabetesFinleyrsquos has a great vision for a healthy accessible ldquofood forestrdquo started with the curbside veggie garden which is an echoe of the Guerilla Gardeening project started by one the pioneer of guerrilla gardening in the UK Richard Reynolds ( see Planting flowers is revolutionary - next article ) Finley planted in the strip of dirt in front of his own house When the city tried to shut it down Finleyrsquos fight gave voice to a larger movement that provides nourishment empowerment education -- and healthy hopeful futures -- one urban garden at a time He received support from his local community but not from his city leaders The Garden fed local people and taught them how to grow their own food for themselves their children and neighbors Finley went on to transform many abandoned lots and taught many inspired people to do the sameAn inspiration to all Ron Finley is a true urban farming heroAndrew Gunther Huffington Post 10311

Ron Finley plants vegetable gardens in South Central LA -- in abandoned lots traffic medians along the curbs Why For fun for defiance for beauty and to offer some alternative to fast food in a community where kids run across the street during lunch hour to a store that is filled with pop chips and junk food Ron believes ldquoIf kids grow kale kids eat kale If they grow tomatoes they eat tomatoes But when none of this is presented to them if theyre not shown how food affects the mind and the body they blindly eat whatever you put in front of them We Canadians believe in local and sustainable lets adopt Ron Finleys move-ment for a healthy delicious sustainable life built around community ronfinleycom

Ron Finley

SunflowerPhotography by Chris Clay

Growing Sunflowers is Revolutionary

GuerrillaGardeningorg invites to an annual event of optimis-tic seed sowing

Its the 7th year since guerrilla gar-deners in Brussels decared 1 May the day for all of us everywhere to go out beyond our gardens and plant sunflower seeds in the hope that they will bring beauty and health to our neighbourhoods

GuerrillaGardeningorg HQ has a lot of free sunflower seeds avail-able for guerrilla gardening If you want some please send a stamped addressed envelope box ship-ping container to Richard Reyn-olds 76 Perronet House Princess Street London SE1 6JS and he will post you some

Guerrilla gardening is in its basic form a type of anarchic direct action where gardeners identify a disused neglected or abandoned piece of

land - which they do not own - and use it to grow either crops flowering plants or to create wildlife areas The aim is simple to rescue land from

perceived neglect or misuse and give it a fresh purpose

Some guerrilla gardening activities are secretive and technically illegal sometimes carried out under the cover of night They can also be sub-versive and aimed at delivering a strong message to statutory authori-ties such as the creation of wildflower gardens on barren roundabouts or where potholes in roads are filled with soil and planted with flowers

Guerilla GardeningPhotograph by Chris Claywwwdigitalbloomca

Planting flowers is revolutionary

The idea has spread throughout the world with guerrilla gardening becom-ing particularly popular in urban areas However one of the pioneers of guer-rilla gardening in the UK Richard Reyn-olds said in a Daily Telegraph article in 2009 that he believed guerrilla gar-dening would continue to flourish as a result of the gloomy economic climate particularly as people search for land to grow their own food

There is an increasing realisation that the focus on our personal betterment is

not making us happy he said Going out there and taking responsibility for a shared space with other people on the other hand can warm the soul Emerg-ing Trend Guerrilla gardening in general is a growing phenomenon There is also a trend toward the activity becoming more open encouraging communities to take action over their local environ-ment The idea here is to proactively create change to enhance the local en-vironment in a way that will excite the attention and involvement of local peo-

ple This new spirit of co-operation is exemplified by the Pimp Your Pavement campaign launched in London by Rich-ard Reynolds He says on the Pimp Your Pavement website This campaign will be a way of giving people particularly newcomers a very tangible objective ndash transforming a patch of pavement and taking back responsibility from the local authorities who have plenty of other things to be concerned with on our behalf We at VIS would love to see pimp our pavements and our green space spread in Canada

Tips on Guerrilla GardeningThere are a number of websites social networking groups and blogs where anyone inter-ested in guerrilla gardening can find advice includingwwwfacebookcomgroupphpgid=4605708492 wwwguerrillagardeningorgggtipshtml wwwwikihowcomStart-Guerilla-Gardening

Featured Recipe fresh spicy SALSAPhotograph and Recipe by Chris ClayGarden Harvest

Grow your own sweet juicy tomatoes Luckily for you tomato plants can grow almost anywhere that is warm and a little damp But as with most vegetation that produce a fruit a little tender loving care or TLC goes a long way With adequate sunlight water and patience youll be greatly rewarded with a six foot tall tomato plant with big red juicy tomatoes Tomatoes take a long time to grow so you must have great patience Thats all you need to do to get your tomato plant growing Have fun growing

These photographs are by Chris Clay of his own garden harvest We hope they inspire you to grow your own food and make your own delicious salsa fresh without any additives wwwdigitalbloomca wwwwikihowcomStart-Guerilla-Gardening

A favourite haunt is the Pier Street Market in Campbell

River A seasonal market with fresh produce bbq stations

lots of crafts buskers and my personal fave Orca Bakery

Comox Valley

The Road Less Traveled

By Lux Travel Diva

I live north of the Comox Valley one of the fastest growing communities in Canada in a rural area about halfway between Courtenay and Campbell River It is tranquil here and most of us think of it as a bit of paradise

As I wander about the northcentral Island I discover more and more of the appeal of living away from the bustle of the city

A favourite haunt is the Pier Street Market in Campbell River A seasonal market with fresh produce bbq stations lots of crafts buskers and my personal fave Orca Bakery Open in the summer season at the Pier You can fish off the pier and try your luck or for a sure thing stop at Crabby Bobrsquos fish shack to take something home for dinner Visit the Maritime Heritage Centre nearby to see the restored fishing vessel I like to drop in at the Campbell River Museum Gift Shop with their excellent assortment of native artwork and jewelry

Want to get serious about salmon fishing Head over to Paint-errsquos Lodge or April Point part of the Oak Bay Marina Group where you can stay dine or charter a fishing boat with or with-out a local guide Pacific Playgrounds at Saratoga Beach is also a good place to find a local guide for sport fishing

and hiking in the summer A great place to pick delicious wild blueberries

When it gets really hot in the Valley those in the know head for the pristine beauty of Nymph Falls If you go early in the day you may even have the Falls all to yourself

Once on the road you might as well continue towards town on the quiet route stopping at the Courtenay Fair Grounds for the Saturday Farmerrsquos Market Featuring locally grown produce and fresh meats and fish The market runs from mid April to early Oc-tober then moves into the Native Sons Hall over winter

The Comox Valley Fair Grounds are also home to the annual Van-couver Island Music Fest being held this year on July 12-14

A ways away in Comox the largest art show in Western Canada ndash The Filberg Festival takes place on August 2 ndash 5 2013 Whether you come for the entertainment the crafts the art or the food you are going to have a great time at the Filberg

If yoursquore a hot rod enthusiast yoursquoll want to take in the two cars shows sponsored by the North Island Cruisers at Campbell River on the Sunday before Labour Day and Classic Cruisers at Cour-tenay in mid July

In September there are two events in Black Creek The first up will be the Black Creek Community Association annual Fall Fair ndash everything you would imagine an old time small town fair to be It is a lot of laid back fun

Later in September look for the 2nd annual Flavour Gourmet Pic-nic at Coastal Black Estate Winery in Black Creek Last yearrsquos event was such a resounding success it will be interesting to see just what this year has to offer Mark your calendar for September 15 You wonrsquot want to miss this one

Comox Valley is home to some great restaurants and resorts Lots of places to see and things to do Start your touring at the Vancouver Island Visitor Centre located just off the Inland Island Highway and exit 117

Coming to the Island from the Mainland Check out the BC Fer-ries vacation packages

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at the Miracle Beach Nature House The beach is safe and sandy the water warmed by the incoming tide the Park is popular with locals and visitors alikeJust down from Miracle Beach on Seaview Road yoursquoll find Leading Edge Kayaking Christine Gornall a certified guide and instructor offers group and private lessons and guided kayaking excursions During the winter you will find Chris-tine at Mt Washington where she teaches cross country ski-ing

Take another detour off the Old Island Highway and pop into Coastal Black Estate Winery Tours and tastings with oven baked pizza offered at lunch during the summer Tast-ing room and wine sales as well as fresh fruit in season

The backroads in the area of Comox Valley are very popular for avid bike ridersIn August you can choose from three different tours on the Comox Valley Farm Cycle Tour Two moderate two day tours of local farms and one family friendly one day tour Rang-ing from 6 km to 56 km in length the tours highlight the farming community and give you a chance to visit working farms

Between Merville and Courtenay just off the Old Island Highway is a network of roads for those looking for a little solitude on their ride The area is very popular and local bike clubs can be found pedaling here all year round

Depending on your direction you can go east or west off the Old Island Highway and find yourself at Woodland Gar-dens Years of tender loving care has transformed this quiet oasis into a lovely park During the month of December a man in a red suit sets up a workshop and entertains and delights families who visit

While making your way along Headquarters Road be sure to stop in at Farmer Danrsquos store Stocked with all kinds of vintage knick knacks homemade jams jellies and preserves You will also find home baked breads and goodies Home grown vegetables and locally raised beef and pork The best place to order a Thanksgiving turkey Farmer Danrsquos is open Saturdays from 9 am to 1 pm

Depending on the season there is lots to do in the Comox Valley Mt Washington for skiing snowshoeing and snow-boarding in the winter biking and hiking in the summer The 31st annual Snow to Surf race takes place on April 28 2013 A multi sport team relay that includes alpine skiing cross country skiing snowshoeing running mountain bik-ing kayaking road cycling and canoeing The mountain is a year round adventure playground Lesser known Forbidden Plateau is also a local spot for tobogganing in the winter

Little Orca Bakery

Address 4 2441 Cousins Rd Courtenay BCPhone 250-334-9911Email lob4shawca

Hubert of Little Orca Bakery has been baking in the Valley for over 14 years Originally from France he offers quality European and Cana-dian baked goods using locally grown ingre-dients as available Check out his mulberrymixed berry pastries in July and August Crabby Bobs Seafood Inc Suite 6F-705 Island Hwy Campbell River BC V9W 2C2 Get direc-tions250-830-1155 Pier Street Farmers Market and Arts Fair held every Sunday from May through September during the hours of 10 am to 230 pm (in front of the Maritime Heritage Centre)

Next stop Miracle Beach Provincial Park The park exists thanks to the generosity of a farming family who still reside in Black Creek Mr Pottage donated the land that is now the Miracle Beach Provincial Park Itrsquos said the Park got its name because of a large forest fire that threatened the park then by a ldquomiraclerdquo the winds changed direction and the park was saved One of the largest Provincial parks it of-fers treed camping spaces a play area an interpre-tive center daily activities such as walks and games for all ages and a ldquoJerryrsquos Rangersrdquo program for kids

As you make your way south down the Old Island Highway take a detour to Shelter Point Distillery Tours by appointment This is a lovely facility that is fast becoming the ldquogo tordquo spot for weddings and family reunions

Cool off with the locals on a hot summer day with a tube ride down the Oyster River all the way to the ocean

Saltspring Island MARKET

The Salt Spring Island Market wwwsaltspring-marketcom phone 250 537 4448You will find a wide va-riety of Crafts and food vendors at theSalt Spring Market Body Care HomeGardenJewelryPaintPaperPhotoPotterySculptureTextileFibre ArtsWoodworkWriting amp Music FarmersGrowers Food Products

Photography by Mark Perry httpfineartamericacomprofiles1-mark-perryhtmlphy316232422327

Emily CarrRuth Humphrey estate

Its a shame to think of you stuck out here in this corner of the world unnoticed and unknown says he Its exactly where I want to be says I And it is too This is my country

What I want to express is here and I love it Amen

(Emily Carr May 1934)

Gallery Information

Accession Number 1984050002Credit Ruth Humphrey EstateHistorical Information

Date c1938-39Period 20th centuryCulture CanadianArtwork Details

Subject landscapeforestObject Type paintingMedium oilSupport paper brown manillaHeight 876Width 5

Featured Vancouver Islander - Artist Emily Carr

VANCOUVER EATS

WildebeestMangalitsa osso buca belly of the beast heritage onions baby leek

New hot amp up and cominghellipBy Lux Travel Diva

Vancouver is just exploding with great trendy dining Forget the ldquono funrdquo handle it certainly doesnrsquot apply to the young and innovative entrepreneurs opening restaurants in our vibrant city

First up WildebeestLocated at 120 West Hastings Street (Gastown)

Wildebeest describes their menu as adventurous and they arenrsquot kidding A full on delight for the carnivore in all of us they never disappoint Definitely not your average ldquomeat amp potatordquo selections

Sumptuous choices such as Angus beef short rib or Natural Angus beef cheek are absolutely delicious For the slightly more daring try foie gras poutine or roasted bone marrow

If yoursquore thinking you need to work up to a full out meal pop in to their Wine Bar and sample their bacon wrapped country pate or Pacific Coast oysters

Whether you are looking for a new and excited dinner option a glass of wine paired with their specialized wine bar menu or a ldquogluttonyrdquo group outing this is a terrific concept that lives up to the hype

Reservations highly recommended but chance walk-ins also welcomeOpentableca or directly at 604 687 6880

Been around awhile Vancouver Urban WineryLocated at 55 Dunlevy Avenue (Railtown)

Two young guys come up with this concept of ldquowine on taprdquo and who knew itrsquos a hit I first heard about Vancouver Urban Winery from a twenty something gal who was attending an evening Supper Club dinner and wine pairing event

For the most part a 7000 sq ft winery housed in a rustic historical building on the edge of Gastown Home to an import and distributor wine outlet selling numerous wines including their house label Roaring Twenties Wine shop on the premises

Open Sundays through Fridays for tastings and tours Their tasting bar features local cuisine paired with their wines on tap Saturdays are reserved for private parties

Definitely worth a visit for anyone who enjoys a wine tasting and pairing experience Choose from five tasting menu op-tions or you may customize your own menu

For parties larger than 6 reservations are recommended 604 566 9463 or at infovancouverurbanwinerycom vancouverurbanwinerycom for more information on their Supper Club events

If you are interested in learning more about the wine you drink check out Sunday School wine seminars conducted by som-meliers David Stansfield and Lisa Cook

Newest hot spot PIDGINLocated at 350 Carroll Street (Chinatown) 350 Carrall StVancouver BC6046209400Mon-Sat 5-12Sun 600-12

ReservationsInquiries infopidginyvrcom

They describe their food as Asian elegance and ldquosublimerdquo above all it is a feast for the eyes as well as the palate Several notches above what you may have come to expect from Asian food done well Simple ingre-dients transposed into exquisite dishes served family style

Randy Hall is a Vancouver Island photographer specializing in nature pho-tography whether it is capturing natural settings such as seascapes or forest landscapes or the plants and animals that inhabit this part of British Columbia

Photograph of Parksville BC by Randy Hall Randy is a Vancouver Island photographer specializing in nature and wildlife photography whether it is capturing natural settings such as seascapes or forest landscapes or the plants and animals that inhabit this part of British Columbia

1375 Thornberg CrescentTofino BC Canada

TEL 1 250 725 3410TOL 1 800 714 9373

BriMar Bed amp Breakfast on south Chesterman Beach in

Tofino

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BriMar Bed amp Breakfast

Upon arriving at BriMar Bed amp Break-fast our first impression of the large hip-roofed character home was one of great beauty and a truly idyllic lo-cation BriMar is situated perfectly on south Chesterman Beachrsquos sandy para-dise in Tofino just steps down and you are amongst the sand surf and sun BriMar is like something out of a story book it really invokes romance peace and beauty with a combination of its heritage charm its stunning location its tastefully and comfortably decorat-ed rooms and the great care taken by its manager and hostess ndash Paula Paula keeps BriMar well loved spic and span the guests entertained and well fedThe front lawn welcomes guests with four side by side sentinel Cedar Chairs staring off into the miles of ocean and sand They invite you to sit in them and do the same leaving all worries behind The sky and sea were so blue when we visited it was hard to define where the ocean ended and the sky began which was fine BriMar feels like a timeless endless place where memories are made and spirits are soothed It is the perfect place to get away to with your partner or friends I am unsure whether one would bring small children as the house is old and sound can travel Bri-Mar oozes character and comfort It is

truly a perfect romantic getaway rain or shine ndash all year rsquoround Each room of-fers the most stunning ocean views and each bed is very cosy with very comfort-able bedding The hostess Paula has gone out of her way to make this re-treat extra special Paula is full of local information stories and referrals many of which she receives discounts on that she passes down to BriMar guests So do not forget to ask Paula is also a wonder-ful cook and provides the most delicious and healthy breakfasts-Breakfast was prepared beautifully and laid out with heavy silverware and quality ceramic china I was taken back to Englandrsquos west country and its high end hotels There were pitchers of fresh juice cream milk and home made granola muffins jam toast and of course the main hot course being a fluffy sun-dried tomato and spinach omelette topped with two slices of nicely cooked bacon like a gift wrapped package of deliciousness (see photo above) A lovely ceramic plate of fresh fruit ndash strawberries grapes kiwis and more with a healthy bowl of yogurt for topping Breakfast was hearty and tastyThe conversation with Paula was very pleasant She is a perfect hostess and really cares about BriMar and her guests comfort Paula adores living in Tofino

and who can blame her It certainly is one of our favorite destinations on the IslandThe coffee was from Foggy Bean Coffee Company and was of a medium dark blend We enjoyed it the breakfast and the company very much just as much as we loved the location and BriMar it-self tBriMar Bed and Breakfast offers three large bedrooms - The Moonrise Suite (right) The Sunset Suite and The Loft ( our favorite ndash photo below ) All suites come with spectacular ocean view Each of the three rooms is decorat-ed nicely Each put together to provide a memorable and comfortable retreat for you and your loved one (s) Be prepared to walk upstairs to you room(s) but that is to be expected with a heritage retreatThe Loft suite is located on the top floor of the house facing the ocean and sur-rounded by the tall Pacific coast trees the Loft features a large bay window with a seating area a wood stove a tra-ditional claw-foot tub private en-suite with a large shower and a queen-sized bed underneath the stars It is BriMarrsquos largest and most private room and our favorite The other rooms have com-fortable queen-sized beds and your own private bathrooms All tastefully furnished and with fantastic views Breakfast is simply fresh and delicious

The entire house is well kept and very clean The colors are bright and

the rooms are very comfortable and nicely decorated The sheets are

high quality and available for purchase We loved BriMar

BriMar B amp B in Tofino 1375 Thornberg Crescent

Tofino BC CanadaTEL 1 250 725 3410TOL 1 800 714 9373

BriMar Bed amp Breakfast on south Chesterman Beach in Tofino is a lovely ocean front retreat

TEL 1 250 725 3410TOL 1 800 714 9373

Tofino

BriMar B amp B

The Sticky Wicket in the Strathcona Hotel is actually comprised of five dif-ferent spots on multi levels all under one Big Bad Johnrsquos The Clubhouse The Roof Club9one9 and of course The Sticky Wicket Pub amp Restaurant Both the Roof and the Sticky Wicket have become players in the Gastro Pub market by offering sustainable seafood choices and a really great Menu generous portions fresh made items reasonable price points and in-teresting daily specialsThe food rang-es from English pub fare to Certified Angus Beef reg selections as well as fresh Ocean Wise seafood he Strathcona is located not too far from the harbour it is quite easy to find if you are coming up from the harbour as its the most central point The entrance for the rooftop is on the side of the building look for their sandwich boardThe Roof has the only patio beach volleyball in the world according to their server There is some talent in the kitchens of both The Roof and the Sticky Wicket I was quite impressed with the dishes and drinks that I had certainly the friendly service and knowledge of Jesse and the antics cooking and plating of the Roof Cook ndash Eric Holden who cooks up a storm in

the out door kitchen on The Roof - a fantastic place for any cook to be It must be pretty nice to work outside as it can get really hot in a kitchenThe entire design of the Roof is open plan and excitingThe patio itself has a re-ally light friendly atmosphere and the music was lively but not too invasive Although there isnrsquot a nice sweep-ing view of the ocean or the harbour people watching is a good alternative and just relaxing into what feels like a beach front location in some far off tropical locale stopping The Roof is a wonderful place to go with a group of friends family or event I saw a clus-ter of friends primarily drinking and having a little party whereas seated next to me were a family with small children The server told me that kids sometimes played in the sand on the Roof while parents had some quiet time and dined It seems the sandy roof top has multiple purposes In Vic-toria the law is that you must be an adult to eat in a pub The Roof upstairs and the Sticky Wicket downstairs has a dining room that is separate from the ldquobarrdquo areas so children are wel-come Either way you slice it the Roof and The Sticky Wicket satisfies every-one The Rooftop Surfclub offers a

summer inspired drink and food Menu along with the accompanying atmo-sphere The roof comes complete with an outdoor patio and beach volley-ball Surf boards large flower baskets and surf items adorn the wide open roof top design lending a very com-fortable beach front setting Jesse my server said it reminds her of her travels in Mexico which lead into her recommending one of my now favor-ite drinks ndash The Mexican Bulldog ndash A lime Marguerita mixed with the Coro-na each time I took a sip its a perfect summer drink and kind of defines The RoofBelow is a recipe from Cookingstoned on youtube or you can just go to the Roof and experience it The Roof made a perfect Mexican Bulldog which com-plimented the fresh sustainable sea-food dishes that I had with it perfectly VIS recommends the following dishes from The Rooftop -The hot Crab and Artichoke Dip with in-house made Tortillas and the sustainable halibut mango burger with strawberries on the side so fresh so tasty so summeryHot Crab and Artichoke DipHot Crab artiCHoke dipBelle River rock crab artichoke hearts spinach cream cheese

The Roof Top Surf Club and the Sticky Wicket ( located in the

Strathcona Hotel ) are two popular watering and dining spots for

Victoria both very successful for good reasons We became inter-

ested because they are now making a serious entrance onto the

ldquofoodierdquo scene and offering oceanwise seafood

Roof Top amp Sticky Wicket The Roof Top amp The Sticky Wicket in The Strathcona Hotel 919 Douglas Street

Victoria BC V8W 2C2 Phone 250-383-7137

The Roof Top

Surf Club has

an outdoor

kitchen and

some passion-

ate cooks at

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The food is

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a great fun

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My main dish was the Mango Halibut burger ( photo above ) which was so fresh it fell apart in light delicious flakes sitting on a bed of mango strawberries and red onion this burger was unique light flavorful and very summery A generous side of fresh sweet strawber-ries came with the burger which was a wonderful option Both of these dishes paired well with my lime Margarita and corona as well as the great music and atmosphere of The Roof Bill came to less than 4000I did not want to leave the Roof as I had become quite comfort-able but I was looking forward to dining at the newly renovated Sticky Wicket Saying goodbye to the cook ndash Eric and entourage I headed down stairs for a tour of the extensive Strathcona Hotel including Big Bad Johns with its smug-glers den feel and its old west signage adorning the entrance then on through the games room of the Sticky Wicket complete with its own bar and into the main restaurant area iI was impressed by the newly renovated grand interior of the Sticky Wicket The place is much bigger brighter and livelier than before Big screen TVrsquos are every where and the noise level is low since there are a num-ber of areas for customers to congregate in There is a Games Room a Roof top terrace for family dining and the main pub and restaurant area that surrounds a circular bar populated by what looked to be many happy customers Local brewing company Taps were evident representing some of my favorites It

was nice to see the support the Sticky Wicket Strathcona and The Roof give to local business and how they are a major member of the ocean wise sustainable seafood program started by the Vancou-ver Aquarium We feature and support many local restaurants that participate in this program as we need to give back and take care of our food resources It is an important and integral part of why Vancouver Island Style Magazine exists The Sticky Wicketrsquos food was just as good as The Roofsrsquo but with a different Menu theme all together more suiting to the pub theme but there was no run of the mill ldquopub grubrdquo and the service was at-tentive and friendly The menu was deci-sively heavier then the Roof Tops but no less deliciousThey have a fantastic variety of local brews on taphellipsuch as Saltspring Is-land Heather Ale and one of my favor-ites the Dark Chocolate porter by The Lighthouse Brewing Co which actually smells like dark chocolate with a roasty dark malt vanilla and molasses flavor The flavor is slightly sweet The chocolate porter paired well with the divine But-ter Chicken and basmati rice that was delivered to my table The BC chicken was cut into healthy chunks and sim-mered in a generous portion of tomato and cream based sauce The curry came in silver and was separate from the rice and naan which I appreciated as I think many diners would The rice was cooked perfectly warm light and fluffy and the dish was accompanied by eight pieces of

toasted naan bread brushed with their signature herb olive oil blend perfect for dipping I loved this dish Not many pub-restaurants can make a decent cur-ry The Sticky Wicket makes a great But-ter Chicken curry There is something for everyone on the menu Here are a few sample items from the Sticky Wickets featured MenuAppetizersMoroccan LaMb MeatbaLLs $10Lamb Meatballs made with Local Me-tchosin lamb spices fresh herbs tagine sauce chick peas figs car-rots tomatoesPrawn amp bLack LentiL saLad $12Ocean Wise trade Prawns black lentils spin-ach watercress cantaloupe Spanish onion honey Dijon vinaigretteentrEacuteesbLackened rib eye steak $2310oz Certified Angus Beef reg Rib Eye Steak house blend blackening spices Jack Danielrsquos butter twice baked potato summer vegetablesPaPaya saLMon $20Wild BC Coho Salmon filet house made papaya salsa steamed basmati rice summer vegeta-bles Not your typical pub menu We highly recommend what is quickly becoming a fantastic Gastro Pub and a perfect summer spot for great food amp drinksThe Sticky Wicket and the Roof Top Surf Club in Victoria

There is something for everyone on the menu

Island styleVANCOUVER

Pure Simplicity 55 Station Street Nanaimo BC Canada5555555555 emailaddresscom wwwwebsitecom

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Photo Tofino Market Cedar Bark and Bog (Swamp) Grass are two materials still used by the traditional basket weavers of the Pacific Northwest Coast First Na-tions These hats were used for whaling ceremonies

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Complimentary BMWAt our hotel we have complimentary BMW car service We provide bikes

and the BMW cars so there is really no need to have their own carrdquo

On my travels ldquoon the Canada Linerdquo I stopped in to see Amy Ballard Direc-tor of Sales and Marketing for the Opus Hotel in Yaletown located directly across from the Yaletown Canada Line station

LTD What is it about Yaletown that makes it the ideal destination

ldquoI am an American and Irsquove lived in New York City Washington DC in Los An-geles and now Irsquom here and I kind of speak from an experience where I can identify with travelers from other cities and Yaletown we say itrsquos like the little SoHo If you are familiar with New York City you wouldnrsquot necessarily want to

stay in the financial district because when all the business goes away yoursquore just in a really dead part of town and in Vancouver there are lots of pockets of places like that and at the end of the day you are going to walk outside and all the businesses are closed We always say no matter what yoursquore com-ing to Vancouver to do at the end of the day you are going to want to come to Yaletown because we have all the

Getting to know the people and places in the Canada Line neighbourhoods - Opus Hotel Where on the Canada Line is Lux Travel Diva

Yaletown amp Opus

Be sure to check out the new Opus Hotel restaurant La Pentola a partnership between Opus and La Quercia restaurant La Pentola recently won Vancouver Magazinersquos Silver Award for best new restaurant

best restaurants we are where all the pedestrian traffic is flowing day and night safe neighbourhood we have great proximity to the water we are on the Canada Line

We are the only hotel in Yaletown so if you are going to come here at night to go to dinner you might as well stay here and just enjoy the life thatrsquos hap-pening day and night

We have one of the best cities in the world the best location in Vancou-ver amazing people that work here and we have something different to provide wersquore not just providing the cookie cutter hotel experiencerdquo

Who stays at Opus

ldquoOur guests are firstly Canadian trav-elers then West Coasters from LA

and Seattle and next is from New York those are our highest number of trav-elers Then it is interspersed between other cities in the United States and the United Kingdom Australia and other countries

By looking you canrsquot tell an Opus guest by age or what they wear we like to think it is a mentality or an inner cu-rious traveler that stays with us Our demographic is one who appreciates the local feel of a boutique hotel as opposed to the monotony of a chain

La Pentola Restaurant

Vancouver Magazine 2013 Restaurant

Awardswwwlapentolaca

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Victoria BCV8W 1M2

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Comox Valley

By Lux Travel Diva

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The Roof Top

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Festivals

Local Artists

Artisan Markets

Eco amp Wildlife

Parks amp Nature

Roof Top Surf Club

By Tweedie

VI Art amp Artists

wwwfilbergcom

Festival Calendar

Summer Festivals

LOCAVORE

Bon Vivant

ANTHONY BOURDAIN

Chef Eric Ripert

the boats engine

IslandVANCOUVER

Tofino Reviews

MANGOS VICTORIA

Victoria BCV8W 1M2

Phone 250-381-8614

Shopping LoJo

PARADISE Boutique

FiretrapSmash

Ron Finley

Comox Valley

By Lux Travel Diva

(luxtraveldiva)

Little Orca Bakery

Gallery Information

VANCOUVER EATS

TEL 1 250 725 3410TOL 1 800 714 9373

Tofino

brimarbbcom

TEL 1 250 725 3410TOL 1 800 714 9373

Tofino

BriMar B amp B

The Roof Top

Surf Club has

an outdoor

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some passion-

ate cooks at

your service

The food is

fresh flavor-

ful and sus-

tainable in

a great fun

atmosphere

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VI Art amp Artists

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Festival Calendar

Summer Festivals

LOCAVORE

Bon Vivant

ANTHONY BOURDAIN

Chef Eric Ripert

the boats engine

IslandVANCOUVER

Tofino Reviews

MANGOS VICTORIA

Victoria BCV8W 1M2

Phone 250-381-8614

Shopping LoJo

PARADISE Boutique

FiretrapSmash

Ron Finley

Comox Valley

By Lux Travel Diva

(luxtraveldiva)

Little Orca Bakery

Gallery Information

VANCOUVER EATS

TEL 1 250 725 3410TOL 1 800 714 9373

Tofino

brimarbbcom

TEL 1 250 725 3410TOL 1 800 714 9373

Tofino

BriMar B amp B

The Roof Top

Surf Club has

an outdoor

kitchen and

some passion-

ate cooks at

your service

The food is

fresh flavor-

ful and sus-

tainable in

a great fun

atmosphere

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By Tweedie

VI Art amp Artists

wwwfilbergcom

Festival Calendar

Summer Festivals

LOCAVORE

Bon Vivant

ANTHONY BOURDAIN

Chef Eric Ripert

the boats engine

IslandVANCOUVER

Tofino Reviews

MANGOS VICTORIA

Victoria BCV8W 1M2

Phone 250-381-8614

Shopping LoJo

PARADISE Boutique

FiretrapSmash

Ron Finley

Comox Valley

By Lux Travel Diva

(luxtraveldiva)

Little Orca Bakery

Gallery Information

VANCOUVER EATS

TEL 1 250 725 3410TOL 1 800 714 9373

Tofino

brimarbbcom

TEL 1 250 725 3410TOL 1 800 714 9373

Tofino

BriMar B amp B

The Roof Top

Surf Club has

an outdoor

kitchen and

some passion-

ate cooks at

your service

The food is

fresh flavor-

ful and sus-

tainable in

a great fun

atmosphere

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VI Art amp Artists

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Festival Calendar

Summer Festivals

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Bon Vivant

ANTHONY BOURDAIN

Chef Eric Ripert

the boats engine

IslandVANCOUVER

Tofino Reviews

MANGOS VICTORIA

Victoria BCV8W 1M2

Phone 250-381-8614

Shopping LoJo

PARADISE Boutique

FiretrapSmash

Ron Finley

Comox Valley

By Lux Travel Diva

(luxtraveldiva)

Little Orca Bakery

Gallery Information

VANCOUVER EATS

TEL 1 250 725 3410TOL 1 800 714 9373

Tofino

brimarbbcom

TEL 1 250 725 3410TOL 1 800 714 9373

Tofino

BriMar B amp B

The Roof Top

Surf Club has

an outdoor

kitchen and

some passion-

ate cooks at

your service

The food is

fresh flavor-

ful and sus-

tainable in

a great fun

atmosphere

Button 16

Button 17

Button 18

Button 9

Button 10

Button 11

Button 12

Button 5

Button 6

Button 7

Button 8

Button 15

Button 14

By Tweedie

VI Art amp Artists

wwwfilbergcom

Festival Calendar

Summer Festivals

LOCAVORE

Bon Vivant

ANTHONY BOURDAIN

Chef Eric Ripert

the boats engine

IslandVANCOUVER

Tofino Reviews

MANGOS VICTORIA

Victoria BCV8W 1M2

Phone 250-381-8614

Shopping LoJo

PARADISE Boutique

FiretrapSmash

Ron Finley

Comox Valley

By Lux Travel Diva

(luxtraveldiva)

Little Orca Bakery

Gallery Information

VANCOUVER EATS

TEL 1 250 725 3410TOL 1 800 714 9373

Tofino

brimarbbcom

TEL 1 250 725 3410TOL 1 800 714 9373

Tofino

BriMar B amp B

The Roof Top

Surf Club has

an outdoor

kitchen and

some passion-

ate cooks at

your service

The food is

fresh flavor-

ful and sus-

tainable in

a great fun

atmosphere

Button 16

Button 17

Button 18

Button 9

Button 10

Button 11

Button 12

Button 5

Button 6

Button 7

Button 8

Button 15

Button 14

By Tweedie

VI Art amp Artists

wwwfilbergcom

Festival Calendar

Summer Festivals

LOCAVORE

Bon Vivant

ANTHONY BOURDAIN

Chef Eric Ripert

the boats engine

IslandVANCOUVER

Tofino Reviews

MANGOS VICTORIA

Victoria BCV8W 1M2

Phone 250-381-8614

Shopping LoJo

PARADISE Boutique

FiretrapSmash

Ron Finley

Comox Valley

By Lux Travel Diva

(luxtraveldiva)

Little Orca Bakery

Gallery Information

VANCOUVER EATS

TEL 1 250 725 3410TOL 1 800 714 9373

Tofino

brimarbbcom

TEL 1 250 725 3410TOL 1 800 714 9373

Tofino

BriMar B amp B

The Roof Top

Surf Club has

an outdoor

kitchen and

some passion-

ate cooks at

your service

The food is

fresh flavor-

ful and sus-

tainable in

a great fun

atmosphere

Button 16

Button 17

Button 18

Button 9

Button 10

Button 11

Button 12

Button 5

Button 6

Button 7

Button 8

Button 15

Button 14

By Tweedie

VI Art amp Artists

wwwfilbergcom

Festival Calendar

Summer Festivals

LOCAVORE

Bon Vivant

ANTHONY BOURDAIN

Chef Eric Ripert

the boats engine

IslandVANCOUVER

Tofino Reviews

MANGOS VICTORIA

Victoria BCV8W 1M2

Phone 250-381-8614

Shopping LoJo

PARADISE Boutique

FiretrapSmash

Ron Finley

Comox Valley

By Lux Travel Diva

(luxtraveldiva)

Little Orca Bakery

Gallery Information

VANCOUVER EATS

TEL 1 250 725 3410TOL 1 800 714 9373

Tofino

brimarbbcom

TEL 1 250 725 3410TOL 1 800 714 9373

Tofino

BriMar B amp B

The Roof Top

Surf Club has

an outdoor

kitchen and

some passion-

ate cooks at

your service

The food is

fresh flavor-

ful and sus-

tainable in

a great fun

atmosphere

Button 16

Button 17

Button 18

Button 9

Button 10

Button 11

Button 12

Button 5

Button 6

Button 7

Button 8

Button 15

Button 14

VI Art amp Artists

wwwfilbergcom

Festival Calendar

Summer Festivals

LOCAVORE

Bon Vivant

ANTHONY BOURDAIN

Chef Eric Ripert

the boats engine

IslandVANCOUVER

Tofino Reviews

MANGOS VICTORIA

Victoria BCV8W 1M2

Phone 250-381-8614

Shopping LoJo

PARADISE Boutique

FiretrapSmash

Ron Finley

Comox Valley

By Lux Travel Diva

(luxtraveldiva)

Little Orca Bakery

Gallery Information

VANCOUVER EATS

TEL 1 250 725 3410TOL 1 800 714 9373

Tofino

brimarbbcom

TEL 1 250 725 3410TOL 1 800 714 9373

Tofino

BriMar B amp B

The Roof Top

Surf Club has

an outdoor

kitchen and

some passion-

ate cooks at

your service

The food is

fresh flavor-

ful and sus-

tainable in

a great fun

atmosphere

Button 16

Button 17

Button 18

Button 9

Button 10

Button 11

Button 12

Button 5

Button 6

Button 7

Button 8

Button 15

Button 14

VI Art amp Artists

wwwfilbergcom

Festival Calendar

Summer Festivals

LOCAVORE

Bon Vivant

ANTHONY BOURDAIN

Chef Eric Ripert

the boats engine

IslandVANCOUVER

Tofino Reviews

MANGOS VICTORIA

Victoria BCV8W 1M2

Phone 250-381-8614

Shopping LoJo

PARADISE Boutique

FiretrapSmash

Ron Finley

Comox Valley

By Lux Travel Diva

(luxtraveldiva)

Little Orca Bakery

Gallery Information

VANCOUVER EATS

TEL 1 250 725 3410TOL 1 800 714 9373

Tofino

brimarbbcom

TEL 1 250 725 3410TOL 1 800 714 9373

Tofino

BriMar B amp B

The Roof Top

Surf Club has

an outdoor

kitchen and

some passion-

ate cooks at

your service

The food is

fresh flavor-

ful and sus-

tainable in

a great fun

atmosphere

Button 16

Button 17

Button 18

Button 9

Button 10

Button 11

Button 12

Button 5

Button 6

Button 7

Button 8

Button 15

Button 14

VI Art amp Artists

wwwfilbergcom

Festival Calendar

Summer Festivals

LOCAVORE

Bon Vivant

ANTHONY BOURDAIN

Chef Eric Ripert

the boats engine

IslandVANCOUVER

Tofino Reviews

MANGOS VICTORIA

Victoria BCV8W 1M2

Phone 250-381-8614

Shopping LoJo

PARADISE Boutique

FiretrapSmash

Ron Finley

Comox Valley

By Lux Travel Diva

(luxtraveldiva)

Little Orca Bakery

Gallery Information

VANCOUVER EATS

TEL 1 250 725 3410TOL 1 800 714 9373

Tofino

brimarbbcom

TEL 1 250 725 3410TOL 1 800 714 9373

Tofino

BriMar B amp B

The Roof Top

Surf Club has

an outdoor

kitchen and

some passion-

ate cooks at

your service

The food is

fresh flavor-

ful and sus-

tainable in

a great fun

atmosphere

Button 16

Button 17

Button 18

Button 9

Button 10

Button 11

Button 12

Button 5

Button 6

Button 7

Button 8

Button 15

Button 14

VI Art amp Artists

wwwfilbergcom

Festival Calendar

Summer Festivals

LOCAVORE

Bon Vivant

ANTHONY BOURDAIN

Chef Eric Ripert

the boats engine

IslandVANCOUVER

Tofino Reviews

MANGOS VICTORIA

Victoria BCV8W 1M2

Phone 250-381-8614

Shopping LoJo

PARADISE Boutique

FiretrapSmash

Ron Finley

Comox Valley

By Lux Travel Diva

(luxtraveldiva)

Little Orca Bakery

Gallery Information

VANCOUVER EATS

TEL 1 250 725 3410TOL 1 800 714 9373

Tofino

brimarbbcom

TEL 1 250 725 3410TOL 1 800 714 9373

Tofino

BriMar B amp B

The Roof Top

Surf Club has

an outdoor

kitchen and

some passion-

ate cooks at

your service

The food is

fresh flavor-

ful and sus-

tainable in

a great fun

atmosphere

Button 16

Button 17

Button 18

Button 9

Button 10

Button 11

Button 12

Button 5

Button 6

Button 7

Button 8

Button 15

Button 14

wwwfilbergcom

Festival Calendar

Summer Festivals

LOCAVORE

Bon Vivant

ANTHONY BOURDAIN

Chef Eric Ripert

the boats engine

IslandVANCOUVER

Tofino Reviews

MANGOS VICTORIA

Victoria BCV8W 1M2

Phone 250-381-8614

Shopping LoJo

PARADISE Boutique

FiretrapSmash

Ron Finley

Comox Valley

By Lux Travel Diva

(luxtraveldiva)

Little Orca Bakery

Gallery Information

VANCOUVER EATS

TEL 1 250 725 3410TOL 1 800 714 9373

Tofino

brimarbbcom

TEL 1 250 725 3410TOL 1 800 714 9373

Tofino

BriMar B amp B

The Roof Top

Surf Club has

an outdoor

kitchen and

some passion-

ate cooks at

your service

The food is

fresh flavor-

ful and sus-

tainable in

a great fun

atmosphere

Button 16

Button 17

Button 18

Button 9

Button 10

Button 11

Button 12

Button 5

Button 6

Button 7

Button 8

Button 15

Button 14

wwwfilbergcom

Festival Calendar

Summer Festivals

LOCAVORE

Bon Vivant

ANTHONY BOURDAIN

Chef Eric Ripert

the boats engine

IslandVANCOUVER

Tofino Reviews

MANGOS VICTORIA

Victoria BCV8W 1M2

Phone 250-381-8614

Shopping LoJo

PARADISE Boutique

FiretrapSmash

Ron Finley

Comox Valley

By Lux Travel Diva

(luxtraveldiva)

Little Orca Bakery

Gallery Information

VANCOUVER EATS

TEL 1 250 725 3410TOL 1 800 714 9373

Tofino

brimarbbcom

TEL 1 250 725 3410TOL 1 800 714 9373

Tofino

BriMar B amp B

The Roof Top

Surf Club has

an outdoor

kitchen and

some passion-

ate cooks at

your service

The food is

fresh flavor-

ful and sus-

tainable in

a great fun

atmosphere

Button 16

Button 17

Button 18

Button 9

Button 10

Button 11

Button 12

Button 5

Button 6

Button 7

Button 8

Button 15

Button 14

LOCAVORE

Bon Vivant

ANTHONY BOURDAIN

Chef Eric Ripert

the boats engine

IslandVANCOUVER

Tofino Reviews

MANGOS VICTORIA

Victoria BCV8W 1M2

Phone 250-381-8614

Shopping LoJo

PARADISE Boutique

FiretrapSmash

Ron Finley

Comox Valley

By Lux Travel Diva

(luxtraveldiva)

Little Orca Bakery

Gallery Information

VANCOUVER EATS

TEL 1 250 725 3410TOL 1 800 714 9373

Tofino

brimarbbcom

TEL 1 250 725 3410TOL 1 800 714 9373

Tofino

BriMar B amp B

The Roof Top

Surf Club has

an outdoor

kitchen and

some passion-

ate cooks at

your service

The food is

fresh flavor-

ful and sus-

tainable in

a great fun

atmosphere

Button 16

Button 17

Button 18

Button 9

Button 10

Button 11

Button 12

Button 5

Button 6

Button 7

Button 8

Button 15

Button 14

LOCAVORE

Bon Vivant

ANTHONY BOURDAIN

Chef Eric Ripert

the boats engine

IslandVANCOUVER

Tofino Reviews

MANGOS VICTORIA

Victoria BCV8W 1M2

Phone 250-381-8614

Shopping LoJo

PARADISE Boutique

FiretrapSmash

Ron Finley

Comox Valley

By Lux Travel Diva

(luxtraveldiva)

Little Orca Bakery

Gallery Information

VANCOUVER EATS

TEL 1 250 725 3410TOL 1 800 714 9373

Tofino

brimarbbcom

TEL 1 250 725 3410TOL 1 800 714 9373

Tofino

BriMar B amp B

The Roof Top

Surf Club has

an outdoor

kitchen and

some passion-

ate cooks at

your service

The food is

fresh flavor-

ful and sus-

tainable in

a great fun

atmosphere

Button 16

Button 17

Button 18

Button 9

Button 10

Button 11

Button 12

Button 5

Button 6

Button 7

Button 8

Button 15

Button 14

Bon Vivant

ANTHONY BOURDAIN

Chef Eric Ripert

the boats engine

IslandVANCOUVER

Tofino Reviews

MANGOS VICTORIA

Victoria BCV8W 1M2

Phone 250-381-8614

Shopping LoJo

PARADISE Boutique

FiretrapSmash

Ron Finley

Comox Valley

By Lux Travel Diva

(luxtraveldiva)

Little Orca Bakery

Gallery Information

VANCOUVER EATS

TEL 1 250 725 3410TOL 1 800 714 9373

Tofino

brimarbbcom

TEL 1 250 725 3410TOL 1 800 714 9373

Tofino

BriMar B amp B

The Roof Top

Surf Club has

an outdoor

kitchen and

some passion-

ate cooks at

your service

The food is

fresh flavor-

ful and sus-

tainable in

a great fun

atmosphere

Button 16

Button 17

Button 18

Button 9

Button 10

Button 11

Button 12

Button 5

Button 6

Button 7

Button 8

Button 15

Button 14

Chef Eric Ripert

the boats engine

IslandVANCOUVER

Tofino Reviews

MANGOS VICTORIA

Victoria BCV8W 1M2

Phone 250-381-8614

Shopping LoJo

PARADISE Boutique

FiretrapSmash

Ron Finley

Comox Valley

By Lux Travel Diva

(luxtraveldiva)

Little Orca Bakery

Gallery Information

VANCOUVER EATS

TEL 1 250 725 3410TOL 1 800 714 9373

Tofino

brimarbbcom

TEL 1 250 725 3410TOL 1 800 714 9373

Tofino

BriMar B amp B

The Roof Top

Surf Club has

an outdoor

kitchen and

some passion-

ate cooks at

your service

The food is

fresh flavor-

ful and sus-

tainable in

a great fun

atmosphere

Button 16

Button 17

Button 18

Button 9

Button 10

Button 11

Button 12

Button 5

Button 6

Button 7

Button 8

Button 15

Button 14

the boats engine

IslandVANCOUVER

Tofino Reviews

MANGOS VICTORIA

Victoria BCV8W 1M2

Phone 250-381-8614

Shopping LoJo

PARADISE Boutique

FiretrapSmash

Ron Finley

Comox Valley

By Lux Travel Diva

(luxtraveldiva)

Little Orca Bakery

Gallery Information

VANCOUVER EATS

TEL 1 250 725 3410TOL 1 800 714 9373

Tofino

brimarbbcom

TEL 1 250 725 3410TOL 1 800 714 9373

Tofino

BriMar B amp B

The Roof Top

Surf Club has

an outdoor

kitchen and

some passion-

ate cooks at

your service

The food is

fresh flavor-

ful and sus-

tainable in

a great fun

atmosphere

Button 16

Button 17

Button 18

Button 9

Button 10

Button 11

Button 12

Button 5

Button 6

Button 7

Button 8

Button 15

Button 14

the boats engine

IslandVANCOUVER

Tofino Reviews

MANGOS VICTORIA

Victoria BCV8W 1M2

Phone 250-381-8614

Shopping LoJo

PARADISE Boutique

FiretrapSmash

Ron Finley

Comox Valley

By Lux Travel Diva

(luxtraveldiva)

Little Orca Bakery

Gallery Information

VANCOUVER EATS

TEL 1 250 725 3410TOL 1 800 714 9373

Tofino

brimarbbcom

TEL 1 250 725 3410TOL 1 800 714 9373

Tofino

BriMar B amp B

The Roof Top

Surf Club has

an outdoor

kitchen and

some passion-

ate cooks at

your service

The food is

fresh flavor-

ful and sus-

tainable in

a great fun

atmosphere

Button 16

Button 17

Button 18

Button 9

Button 10

Button 11

Button 12

Button 5

Button 6

Button 7

Button 8

Button 15

Button 14

IslandVANCOUVER

Tofino Reviews

MANGOS VICTORIA

Victoria BCV8W 1M2

Phone 250-381-8614

Shopping LoJo

PARADISE Boutique

FiretrapSmash

Ron Finley

Comox Valley

By Lux Travel Diva

(luxtraveldiva)

Little Orca Bakery

Gallery Information

VANCOUVER EATS

TEL 1 250 725 3410TOL 1 800 714 9373

Tofino

brimarbbcom

TEL 1 250 725 3410TOL 1 800 714 9373

Tofino

BriMar B amp B

The Roof Top

Surf Club has

an outdoor

kitchen and

some passion-

ate cooks at

your service

The food is

fresh flavor-

ful and sus-

tainable in

a great fun

atmosphere

Button 16

Button 17

Button 18

Button 9

Button 10

Button 11

Button 12

Button 5

Button 6

Button 7

Button 8

Button 15

Button 14

Tofino Reviews

MANGOS VICTORIA

Victoria BCV8W 1M2

Phone 250-381-8614

Shopping LoJo

PARADISE Boutique

FiretrapSmash

Ron Finley

Comox Valley

By Lux Travel Diva

(luxtraveldiva)

Little Orca Bakery

Gallery Information

VANCOUVER EATS

TEL 1 250 725 3410TOL 1 800 714 9373

Tofino

brimarbbcom

TEL 1 250 725 3410TOL 1 800 714 9373

Tofino

BriMar B amp B

The Roof Top

Surf Club has

an outdoor

kitchen and

some passion-

ate cooks at

your service

The food is

fresh flavor-

ful and sus-

tainable in

a great fun

atmosphere

Button 16

Button 17

Button 18

Button 9

Button 10

Button 11

Button 12

Button 5

Button 6

Button 7

Button 8

Button 15

Button 14

Tofino Reviews

MANGOS VICTORIA

Victoria BCV8W 1M2

Phone 250-381-8614

Shopping LoJo

PARADISE Boutique

FiretrapSmash

Ron Finley

Comox Valley

By Lux Travel Diva

(luxtraveldiva)

Little Orca Bakery

Gallery Information

VANCOUVER EATS

TEL 1 250 725 3410TOL 1 800 714 9373

Tofino

brimarbbcom

TEL 1 250 725 3410TOL 1 800 714 9373

Tofino

BriMar B amp B

The Roof Top

Surf Club has

an outdoor

kitchen and

some passion-

ate cooks at

your service

The food is

fresh flavor-

ful and sus-

tainable in

a great fun

atmosphere

Button 16

Button 17

Button 18

Button 9

Button 10

Button 11

Button 12

Button 5

Button 6

Button 7

Button 8

Button 15

Button 14

MANGOS VICTORIA

Victoria BCV8W 1M2

Phone 250-381-8614

Shopping LoJo

PARADISE Boutique

FiretrapSmash

Ron Finley

Comox Valley

By Lux Travel Diva

(luxtraveldiva)

Little Orca Bakery

Gallery Information

VANCOUVER EATS

TEL 1 250 725 3410TOL 1 800 714 9373

Tofino

brimarbbcom

TEL 1 250 725 3410TOL 1 800 714 9373

Tofino

BriMar B amp B

The Roof Top

Surf Club has

an outdoor

kitchen and

some passion-

ate cooks at

your service

The food is

fresh flavor-

ful and sus-

tainable in

a great fun

atmosphere

Button 16

Button 17

Button 18

Button 9

Button 10

Button 11

Button 12

Button 5

Button 6

Button 7

Button 8

Button 15

Button 14

Victoria BCV8W 1M2

Phone 250-381-8614

Shopping LoJo

PARADISE Boutique

FiretrapSmash

Ron Finley

Comox Valley

By Lux Travel Diva

(luxtraveldiva)

Little Orca Bakery

Gallery Information

VANCOUVER EATS

TEL 1 250 725 3410TOL 1 800 714 9373

Tofino

brimarbbcom

TEL 1 250 725 3410TOL 1 800 714 9373

Tofino

BriMar B amp B

The Roof Top

Surf Club has

an outdoor

kitchen and

some passion-

ate cooks at

your service

The food is

fresh flavor-

ful and sus-

tainable in

a great fun

atmosphere

Button 16

Button 17

Button 18

Button 9

Button 10

Button 11

Button 12

Button 5

Button 6

Button 7

Button 8

Button 15

Button 14

Shopping LoJo

PARADISE Boutique

FiretrapSmash

Ron Finley

Comox Valley

By Lux Travel Diva

(luxtraveldiva)

Little Orca Bakery

Gallery Information

VANCOUVER EATS

TEL 1 250 725 3410TOL 1 800 714 9373

Tofino

brimarbbcom

TEL 1 250 725 3410TOL 1 800 714 9373

Tofino

BriMar B amp B

The Roof Top

Surf Club has

an outdoor

kitchen and

some passion-

ate cooks at

your service

The food is

fresh flavor-

ful and sus-

tainable in

a great fun

atmosphere

Button 16

Button 17

Button 18

Button 9

Button 10

Button 11

Button 12

Button 5

Button 6

Button 7

Button 8

Button 15

Button 14

FiretrapSmash

Ron Finley

Comox Valley

By Lux Travel Diva

(luxtraveldiva)

Little Orca Bakery

Gallery Information

VANCOUVER EATS

TEL 1 250 725 3410TOL 1 800 714 9373

Tofino

brimarbbcom

TEL 1 250 725 3410TOL 1 800 714 9373

Tofino

BriMar B amp B

The Roof Top

Surf Club has

an outdoor

kitchen and

some passion-

ate cooks at

your service

The food is

fresh flavor-

ful and sus-

tainable in

a great fun

atmosphere

Button 16

Button 17

Button 18

Button 9

Button 10

Button 11

Button 12

Button 5

Button 6

Button 7

Button 8

Button 15

Button 14

Ron Finley

Comox Valley

By Lux Travel Diva

(luxtraveldiva)

Little Orca Bakery

Gallery Information

VANCOUVER EATS

TEL 1 250 725 3410TOL 1 800 714 9373

Tofino

brimarbbcom

TEL 1 250 725 3410TOL 1 800 714 9373

Tofino

BriMar B amp B

The Roof Top

Surf Club has

an outdoor

kitchen and

some passion-

ate cooks at

your service

The food is

fresh flavor-

ful and sus-

tainable in

a great fun

atmosphere

Button 16

Button 17

Button 18

Button 9

Button 10

Button 11

Button 12

Button 5

Button 6

Button 7

Button 8

Button 15

Button 14

Comox Valley

By Lux Travel Diva

(luxtraveldiva)

Little Orca Bakery

Gallery Information

VANCOUVER EATS

TEL 1 250 725 3410TOL 1 800 714 9373

Tofino

brimarbbcom

TEL 1 250 725 3410TOL 1 800 714 9373

Tofino

BriMar B amp B

The Roof Top

Surf Club has

an outdoor

kitchen and

some passion-

ate cooks at

your service

The food is

fresh flavor-

ful and sus-

tainable in

a great fun

atmosphere

Button 16

Button 17

Button 18

Button 9

Button 10

Button 11

Button 12

Button 5

Button 6

Button 7

Button 8

Button 15

Button 14

Comox Valley

By Lux Travel Diva

(luxtraveldiva)

Little Orca Bakery

Gallery Information

VANCOUVER EATS

TEL 1 250 725 3410TOL 1 800 714 9373

Tofino

brimarbbcom

TEL 1 250 725 3410TOL 1 800 714 9373

Tofino

BriMar B amp B

The Roof Top

Surf Club has

an outdoor

kitchen and

some passion-

ate cooks at

your service

The food is

fresh flavor-

ful and sus-

tainable in

a great fun

atmosphere

Button 16

Button 17

Button 18

Button 9

Button 10

Button 11

Button 12

Button 5

Button 6

Button 7

Button 8

Button 15

Button 14

Comox Valley

By Lux Travel Diva

(luxtraveldiva)

Little Orca Bakery

Gallery Information

VANCOUVER EATS

TEL 1 250 725 3410TOL 1 800 714 9373

Tofino

brimarbbcom

TEL 1 250 725 3410TOL 1 800 714 9373

Tofino

BriMar B amp B

The Roof Top

Surf Club has

an outdoor

kitchen and

some passion-

ate cooks at

your service

The food is

fresh flavor-

ful and sus-

tainable in

a great fun

atmosphere

Button 16

Button 17

Button 18

Button 9

Button 10

Button 11

Button 12

Button 5

Button 6

Button 7

Button 8

Button 15

Button 14

Comox Valley

By Lux Travel Diva

(luxtraveldiva)

Little Orca Bakery

Gallery Information

VANCOUVER EATS

TEL 1 250 725 3410TOL 1 800 714 9373

Tofino

brimarbbcom

TEL 1 250 725 3410TOL 1 800 714 9373

Tofino

BriMar B amp B

The Roof Top

Surf Club has

an outdoor

kitchen and

some passion-

ate cooks at

your service

The food is

fresh flavor-

ful and sus-

tainable in

a great fun

atmosphere

Button 16

Button 17

Button 18

Button 9

Button 10

Button 11

Button 12

Button 5

Button 6

Button 7

Button 8

Button 15

Button 14

Comox Valley

By Lux Travel Diva

(luxtraveldiva)

Little Orca Bakery

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VANCOUVER EATS

TEL 1 250 725 3410TOL 1 800 714 9373

Tofino

brimarbbcom

TEL 1 250 725 3410TOL 1 800 714 9373

Tofino

BriMar B amp B

The Roof Top

Surf Club has

an outdoor

kitchen and

some passion-

ate cooks at

your service

The food is

fresh flavor-

ful and sus-

tainable in

a great fun

atmosphere

Button 16

Button 17

Button 18

Button 9

Button 10

Button 11

Button 12

Button 5

Button 6

Button 7

Button 8

Button 15

Button 14

Gallery Information

VANCOUVER EATS

TEL 1 250 725 3410TOL 1 800 714 9373

Tofino

brimarbbcom

TEL 1 250 725 3410TOL 1 800 714 9373

Tofino

BriMar B amp B

The Roof Top

Surf Club has

an outdoor

kitchen and

some passion-

ate cooks at

your service

The food is

fresh flavor-

ful and sus-

tainable in

a great fun

atmosphere

Button 16

Button 17

Button 18

Button 9

Button 10

Button 11

Button 12

Button 5

Button 6

Button 7

Button 8

Button 15

Button 14

Gallery Information

VANCOUVER EATS

TEL 1 250 725 3410TOL 1 800 714 9373

Tofino

brimarbbcom

TEL 1 250 725 3410TOL 1 800 714 9373

Tofino

BriMar B amp B

The Roof Top

Surf Club has

an outdoor

kitchen and

some passion-

ate cooks at

your service

The food is

fresh flavor-

ful and sus-

tainable in

a great fun

atmosphere

Button 16

Button 17

Button 18

Button 9

Button 10

Button 11

Button 12

Button 5

Button 6

Button 7

Button 8

Button 15

Button 14

Gallery Information

VANCOUVER EATS

TEL 1 250 725 3410TOL 1 800 714 9373

Tofino

brimarbbcom

TEL 1 250 725 3410TOL 1 800 714 9373

Tofino

BriMar B amp B

The Roof Top

Surf Club has

an outdoor

kitchen and

some passion-

ate cooks at

your service

The food is

fresh flavor-

ful and sus-

tainable in

a great fun

atmosphere

Button 16

Button 17

Button 18

Button 9

Button 10

Button 11

Button 12

Button 5

Button 6

Button 7

Button 8

Button 15

Button 14

VANCOUVER EATS

TEL 1 250 725 3410TOL 1 800 714 9373

Tofino

brimarbbcom

TEL 1 250 725 3410TOL 1 800 714 9373

Tofino

BriMar B amp B

The Roof Top

Surf Club has

an outdoor

kitchen and

some passion-

ate cooks at

your service

The food is

fresh flavor-

ful and sus-

tainable in

a great fun

atmosphere

Button 16

Button 17

Button 18

Button 9

Button 10

Button 11

Button 12

Button 5

Button 6

Button 7

Button 8

Button 15

Button 14

TEL 1 250 725 3410TOL 1 800 714 9373

Tofino

brimarbbcom

TEL 1 250 725 3410TOL 1 800 714 9373

Tofino

BriMar B amp B

The Roof Top

Surf Club has

an outdoor

kitchen and

some passion-

ate cooks at

your service

The food is

fresh flavor-

ful and sus-

tainable in

a great fun

atmosphere

Button 16

Button 17

Button 18

Button 9

Button 10

Button 11

Button 12

Button 5

Button 6

Button 7

Button 8

Button 15

Button 14

TEL 1 250 725 3410TOL 1 800 714 9373

Tofino

brimarbbcom

TEL 1 250 725 3410TOL 1 800 714 9373

Tofino

BriMar B amp B

The Roof Top

Surf Club has

an outdoor

kitchen and

some passion-

ate cooks at

your service

The food is

fresh flavor-

ful and sus-

tainable in

a great fun

atmosphere

Button 16

Button 17

Button 18

Button 9

Button 10

Button 11

Button 12

Button 5

Button 6

Button 7

Button 8

Button 15

Button 14

TEL 1 250 725 3410TOL 1 800 714 9373

Tofino

brimarbbcom

TEL 1 250 725 3410TOL 1 800 714 9373

Tofino

BriMar B amp B

The Roof Top

Surf Club has

an outdoor

kitchen and

some passion-

ate cooks at

your service

The food is

fresh flavor-

ful and sus-

tainable in

a great fun

atmosphere

Button 16

Button 17

Button 18

Button 9

Button 10

Button 11

Button 12

Button 5

Button 6

Button 7

Button 8

Button 15

Button 14

TEL 1 250 725 3410TOL 1 800 714 9373

Tofino

BriMar B amp B

The Roof Top

Surf Club has

an outdoor

kitchen and

some passion-

ate cooks at

your service

The food is

fresh flavor-

ful and sus-

tainable in

a great fun

atmosphere

Button 16

Button 17

Button 18

Button 9

Button 10

Button 11

Button 12

Button 5

Button 6

Button 7

Button 8

Button 15

Button 14

BriMar B amp B

The Roof Top

Surf Club has

an outdoor

kitchen and

some passion-

ate cooks at

your service

The food is

fresh flavor-

ful and sus-

tainable in

a great fun

atmosphere

Button 16

Button 17

Button 18

Button 9

Button 10

Button 11

Button 12

Button 5

Button 6

Button 7

Button 8

Button 15

Button 14

The Roof Top

Surf Club has

an outdoor

kitchen and

some passion-

ate cooks at

your service

The food is

fresh flavor-

ful and sus-

tainable in

a great fun

atmosphere

Button 16

Button 17

Button 18

Button 9

Button 10

Button 11

Button 12

Button 5

Button 6

Button 7

Button 8

Button 15

Button 14

Button 16

Button 17

Button 18

Button 9

Button 10

Button 11

Button 12

Button 5

Button 6

Button 7

Button 8

Button 15

Button 14

Button 16

Button 17

Button 18

Button 9

Button 10

Button 11

Button 12

Button 5

Button 6

Button 7

Button 8

Button 15

Button 14

Button 16

Button 17

Button 18

Button 9

Button 10

Button 11

Button 12

Button 5

Button 6

Button 7

Button 8

Button 15

Button 14

Button 16

Button 17

Button 18

Button 9

Button 10

Button 11

Button 12

Button 5

Button 6

Button 7

Button 8

Button 15

Button 14

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