The pandemic has taken its toll on businesses across the globe, perhaps none have felt the results of restrictions more than small, independent businesses. For all of those that have been affected, and even closed their doors, there are amazing stories of adaptation, perseverance, success, and community spirit all across BC. Small Business BC (SBBC)…
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A new experiences is rising! Malahat SkyWalk opens this July.
Once the current COVID0-19 ‘circuit breaker’ restrictions are eased, we can hope to start planning summer getaways. This summer, Vancouver Island will host one of the province’s newest destination attractions when Malahat SkyWalk opens in July 2021. This new outdoor experience will offer visitors with the ‘ultimate natural high.’ “Malahat SkyWalk will provide British…
Show #BCTourismMatters, Check Out Activities Reopening
As we continue Tourism Week, May 24 – 30, 2020, to highlight why #BCTourismMatters, especially in the Covid-19 era let’s take a look at what else is opening to help get the BC tourism industry back on its feet. Many of our destinations and attractions remain closed but slowly activities, many of them outdoor, are…
Chemainus Theatre Festival Reveals 2020 Season
While the Vancouver Island town of Chemainus is famed for its collection of 50+ outdoor murals, the Chemainus Theatre Festival draws visitors far and wide indoors to view award-winning Island made theatre. Home to the Playbill Dining Room, the Theatre’s unique dinner & theatre combination makes every visit to the Chemainus Theatre Festival an evening…
Villa Eyrie brings Luxury back to the Malahat
Villa Eyrie Resort opened its doors this week to show off the rejuvenated luxury resort. From its perch high on the Malahat, for much of the 90s and early 2000s, The Aerie Resort, as it was known, was the definition of European luxury. The Aerie Resort closed in 2007 and sat dormant until this year…
Ten Vancouver Island Summer Music Festivals
Summer is always the season of outdoor music festivals and concerts. While the lower mainland’s music festivals tend to get the bulk of the buzz and attention, Vancouver Island is becoming a major destination for music festivals of all styles, attracting big names and small. Just in time for your summer holidays, the next few…
6 Fave Escapes of 2015
Over the course of 2015, we were able to make a few escapes around the region, I’d thought look back and choose some of my fave escapes; Summit Lodge Whistler: If you’re looking for a Whistler getaway right in the heart of the village, Summit Lodge is a great option; steps away from everything, luxurious…