All Aboard THE ROCKY Mountaineer!
Celebrating its 20th Anniversary, The Rocky Mountaineer has received awards and accolades from around the world for two decades. ABC News said: “Rocky Mountaineer’s journey through the Canadian Rockies is truly one of the most spectacular train trips in the world”. BBC Television stated: “One of 50 top things to do before you die” and National Geographic named it “One of the worlds greatest trips”.
The Rocky Mountaineer offers four spectacular rail routes highlighting the beauty and drama of Canada’s West.…Read the Rest
Sidney by the Sea
When I dropped in to see Joe Webber at Jim Pattison Hyundai in Nanaimo to pick up the new 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe my jaw dropped! There awaiting me was an absolutely gorgeous red sleek sport machine. I thought to myself, “Oh my, I can’t wait to see how this baby goes’… and go it did! Joe Webber knows me well and made sure I was presented with the 306-hp rocket that propels itself from 0-60 in…Read the Rest
Okanagan Story
Remember those days when every summer, the entire family would hop into the car and venture off into the Okanagan? It was the classic holiday for many families, especially those living on the mainland. It was the family holiday that many of you all looked forward to each and every year. Today, there are many of us who now live on Vancouver Island and have our own families. And even though we are across the water from the mainland and…Read the Rest
The Wild West Coast
What a wonderful summer we all had the chance to enjoy here on Vancouver Island. The weather was one of the warmest and driest on record and Homes & Living magazine had the opportunity to visit some beautiful locations and tell you about it with our very popular regular feature ‘H&L’s Weekend Away’. We’ve brought you wonderful weekend away ideas such as Poets Cove on Pender Island, Old House Village Suites in Courtenay, Sidney Pier Hotel and Spa in the…Read the Rest
Courtenay Old House Hotel and Spa
Was I ready for a weekend away or what!
I was tired of all the snow! My shoulders and neck were aching from constantly shoveling the wall of snow blocking our driveway. I needed a weekend away of total relaxation and indulgence… not to mention a good massage! I didn’t feel I had the energy or interest in driving to far so our weekend away had to be somewhere close. Our decision: The much talked about Old House Village Hotel &…Read the Rest
