Archive for May, 2008

Whalers on the Point Guesthouse/ Hostel in Tofino

Saturday, May 31st, 2008

Whalers on the Point Guesthouse in TofinoWhalers on the Point Guesthouse offers guests a stunning view of Vancouver Island’s Clayoquot Sound and offers sensibly priced accommodation in Tofino, BC. Whalers on the Point was constructed in 1999 and offers travelers all the comfort of home.
To guarantee a good night sleep, the guesthouse offers a relaxing sauna and a pool table in the games room.

Eagle Wing Tours in Victoria

Wednesday, May 28th, 2008

Eagle Wing Tours offers a world class model for whale watching with their intelligent, perceptive, animal based eco tourism, educational and fun tours for wildlife/boating enthusiasts of all ages.

Locally owned and family operated, Eagle Wing Tours, in Victoria, British Columbia, offers an exclusive, eco-friendly experience, for the discriminating traveler! Eagle Wing Tours offers you the opportunity to see one of natures most elegant and awe inspiring creatures, the Killer Whale, in the amazing Pacific Northwest.

Lonsdale Quay in Vancouver

Saturday, May 24th, 2008

Located on the shore of North Vancouver, which of course boosts a fabulous view of Vancouver’s Skyline and harbor, Lonsdale Quay is one of Vancouver’s most popular destinations. This is a multi-level center which houses more then 90 shops and services.

Lonsdale Quay Market has a beautiful fresh Market, magnificent boutique shops, and international cuisine to eat-in or take-out. There is something for all ages, even a play area for the kids and specialty kid’s only shops.

Butchart Gardens in Victoria

Thursday, May 22nd, 2008

Benvenuto, Italian for ‘welcome’, is the name the Butcharts used for their original estate, now a National Historic Site of Canada, and still owned by family descendants. The Butchart Gardens offers 22ha (55 acres) of fantastic floral display situated in Greater Victoria on Vancouver Island. The family’s commitment to horticulture and hospitality continues to this day.

Throughout the seasons there is always something of interest in the various gardens: from the fragrant, winter blooming shrubs, to the fresh delights of spring, to the abundance of summer color, to the grand finale of autumn.

West Restaurant and Bar in Vancouver

Tuesday, May 20th, 2008

Known as the “jewel in Vancouver’s culinary crown,” West Restaurant and Bar’s exceptional modern local food and flawless service has acquired lots of critical praise, including four consecutive wins as Restaurant of the Year by the Vancouver Magazine Restaurant Awards, an impressive four star rating by Mobil Travel Guide, and acknowledgment as one of the “ten of the best, worldwide” by UK’s Sunday Independent.
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Furry Creek Golf Club in Squamish

Monday, May 19th, 2008

Furry CreakFurry Creek is not a golf course that one simply plays – it is an inspiring adventure to be enjoyed. Known as one of the most brilliantly landscaped courses in BC, Furry Creek offers a memorable experience with its stunning beauty, dramatic play and first-class facilities.

As BC’s most picturesque golf course, Furry Creek completely captures the most fantastic qualities of this part of Canada. This par 72, 18-hole golf course designed by Robert Muir Graves and built in 1993 offers panoramic ocean vistas and encounters with abundant wildlife.

The Westin Bear Mountain Victoria Golf Resort & Spa in Victoria

Saturday, May 17th, 2008

The Westin Bear Mountain Victoria Golf Resort & Spa in VictoriaSituated next to the fertile green fairways of our Jack and Steve Nicklaus co-designed Mountain golf course, you will discover the Westin Bear Mountain Victoria Golf Resort and Spa offering 156 modern guestrooms each with sprawling views of the rolling fairways, near Mount Finlayson and village centre. This luxury hotel welcomes guests with a premium level of style, elegance, and sophistication you would expect from any world class resort – all just a few minutes from Victoria, B.C.’s gorgeous downtown inner harbour.

Brasserie L’école in Victoria

Saturday, May 17th, 2008

Brasserie L'école in VictoriaBrasserie “l’école” is the little French café in Victoria owned and run by Sommelier Marc Morrison and Chef Sean Brennan.

The restaurant opened December 14th, 2001 and has won many awards and honors since such as Best Restaurant in Victoria (2007 Vancouver Magazine Awards) and One of Canada’s Top Wine Savvy Restaurants (Wine Access Magazine 2005). Brasserie “L’école” has been suggested by media such as the New York Times (June 11, 2004), Martha Stewart Weddings (Spring 2002), Travel & Leisure (June 2003), Conde Nast Traveler and National Geographic Traveler (September 2005).

Delicado’s in Nanaimo

Friday, May 16th, 2008

For numerous reasons Delicado’s is one of the most successful restaurants in Nanaimo. It’s a funky, high energy restaurant/cafe that cries personality, converting into a fun and exciting atmosphere.
Bright decor, excellent service (despite always being packed), great music and wholesome, reasonably priced food make Delicado’s a local favourite, with locations at either end of town.

Thomas Hass in North Vancouver

Wednesday, May 14th, 2008

Thomas Hass VancouverOver the years Thomas Hass’s commitment has been to the art of fine chocolate making. At Thomas Haas Chocolates, the belief is that passion and integrity is the spirit for true artisan craftsmanship.

The Vancouver based chocolate maker creations range from fine handmade chocolates and truffles, mouth-watering chocolate bars, delicate fruit jellies, decadent hot chocolate, their famous ‘Sparkle™’ cookie to superb gift boxes, elegant wedding cakes and favors and corporate gift giving, tailored to the needs of the customers.