When I left Victoria in '11, this building had just started to renovate. Now that is is finished I…read morespent a sunny Victoria lunch hour wandering the harbour and decided to peek in. The building holds a Starbuck, restaurant with bar and Robert Bateman Center Shop and Gallery upstairs. I loved that they stayed true to the original design of the building it is so beautiful.

Looks long and it is a long walk. Just a little over a mile in length but feels longer when the…read morewind is swirling. Hoodie good, hat not good. Did not make it to the lighthouse in fear of missing the ferry. Beautiful views.

This is a great place to visit if you are at the Victoria, British Columbia, Canada cruise port…read more It's walking distance from the ships to see the water and lighthouse. This is a great walking activity. Approximately 1 mile walk round-trip from the cruise terminal.

Folks would probably get more of an appreciation for this starting point for the Trans-Canadian…read moreHighway if they were Canadian or heavy duty road enthusiasts. To the casual sight seeing person they will find it fairly cool or will not be impressed because it's a sign and it doesn't have the attention getting technique to rip them off their phones and appreciate it for what it is. This road goes through many of the major cities of Canada so looking at it on the map is fun to follow it's route. A few people I have talked to about it feels like it is kind of the Route 66 of Canada and ends in Newfoundland and Labrador. Knowing how big Canada is kind of makes this road awe inspiring and it is complete still unlike Route 66 where the exact road is not and has to be pieced together in order to relive that road experience. So all in all this was a fun stop and it is located on the south end of Beacon Hill Park.

Mile Zero of the Trans-Canada Highway [Victoria BC]…read more Quick stop to see the marker for the official starting point of the Trans-Canada Highway. The last time I saw a mile marker zero was in Key West FL which people have stolen!! Can't steal this one. It has a concrete foundation on a large grassy field. This Mile 0 marker is the beginning of more than 8000 km Trans Canada Highway that stretches the entire length of Canada. whoa! wow! so if you are planning a road trip across Canada this would be the place to start (or end) your journey. The marker is adjacent to a park. The sign is located next to the Terry Fox memorial statue. There is an inscription about him just below. He lost his right leg to cancer when he was only 18 years old. Terry started a cross-country marathon to raise money for cancer research beginning on the East Coast of Canada and was supposed to finish at the Mile 0 Marker here in Victoria. His Marathon of Hope was recognized for his selfless efforts. Parking is available on nearby streets. Review #3175

If you are looking for an usual experience on Orcas Island do not forego visiting this very special…read moreprivate museum that has over 800 works of art from 250 San Juan Island artists. It features the largest collection of HELEN Loggie's work and an extensive collection from James Hardman all in an exquisite architectural setting on the water with breathtaking views complete with follies. It is breathtaking and will provide you with inspiration and awe along with thanks that people like Leo Lambiel exist in this world.

Leo Lambiel's guided tour of his awesome home cum museum is awesome, and well worth the $20 fee per…read moreperson. His taste in art by San Juan Islands artists is eclectic -- inspiring, humorous, ironic, abstract, representational -- in a range of media. The house reflects his own craftsmanship in construction and decoration, and grew from its origins as a cabin to a mansion of many rooms, soaring ceilings, windowed walls, and outdoor stairways. Leo's folly is the grotto, which he continues to work on after 17 years. Wine also is his passion, and his wine room has patterned walls made of used corks. Altogether, a wonderful tour.

On our first day the fresh pastry was fantastic, croissants were especially delicious, soft and…read moreexcellent in size to start your day. The sausage and fennel was just right in terms of flavor, texture-soft like the croissants. The second day, things were a little overcooked which brought the rating a but down given the high prices in the area. Overall an excellent small business to support and get your breakfast on!

From the owner: Local Community Ambassador Simon L. here!…read more Mondays are tough but breakfast doesn't have to be! Whether you're on your way to work or just looking for a downtown stroll and a treat, come by Crust Bakery on the morning of May 7th for a delicious baked good and a cheery hello!

Finn slough is a hidden gem of local flavour. It is a little heritage site that no one seems to…read moreknow about, a tiny fishing village that stands on stilts/ floats over the south arm of the Fraser village, not far from Steveston Village. When I stand on the bridge and look at it, I feel like I'm in a place where time stands still. Once there were dozens of such villages on the banks of the Fraser. Now we're down to this last one. The people who live in Finn Slough live a way of life that is all but forgotten in modern times. Whenever I tour around south Richmond on my scooter, I usually make a stop at Finn Slough to take a quiet moment to ponder. If you go there though, be sure to respect the privacy of those who live there. Stay in the designated public areas.

It's a piece of history in Steveston. It's a memory of what…read moreit used to be like in this town when everyone was a fisherman or you worked in the canneries or related job in the industry. It's character, but not many will venture here. Kinda scary, yes for some, others and adventure. Lori pretty much sums it up pretty good in her review.

This beautiful little triangle of land along the main drag in White Rock was a delight to stumble…read moreupon on a recent fall afternoon. Blooming with everything from tropical plants to sunflowers, it was a small but mighty stop on our way to the beach to watch the gorgeous sunset. When I say this is a triangle of land I mean just that. This park has no parking lot, no benches, heck it doesn't even have a sign (I had to look it up on my maps appnto even find out what it was called). In fact, it didn't even have a Yelp page until I made one for it. :) Still, during the blooming season, it was a fun little place to discover, and it felt almost secret since it didn't have any markings or other indications of why exactly it was there. Definitely a great place to take some beautiful pics!

The Township of Langley is a great town. The people here, for the most part, are very kind and very…read morefamily oriented. There is so much to do and so much to see. It can be busy at times, but it dooesn't bother me to much. And I always say it's because everyone is coming to hang out in Langley, due to it's greatness... Check it out!