This weekend, it’s time for THE sale of the season! No, not your new spring wardrobe but your spring garden. The VanDusen Plant Sale, happens 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. With more than 40,000 plants for sale there’s sure to be something for every gardeners plot. Catalogues are available online or in advance at the…
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Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew
In leafy suburbs of West London lies a historic and important verdant oasis, The Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew. Founded in 1759, the 121 hectare Kew Gardens is the world’s largest collection of living plants. The Garden’s staff of 650 play an important role in the preservation and cataloguing of the world’s plants, the site…
10 Reasons to Visit Victoria
I’ve had to make a number of trips to Victoria recently and as weather has improved it’s reminded me what a great getaway spot we have waiting for us just across the Salish Sea. As a former resident and someone who gets to regularly fly over to Victoria (via Helijet) I thought I’d assemble a…
Van Dusen Garden Festival Of Lights
While Vancouver has many spectacular festive light shows, Van Dusen Garden’s Festival Of Lights is one of the brightest of all. Millions of glittering lights adorn the 55 acre botanical garden as it is transformed into a Christmas wonderland. Take in the Dancing Lights on Livingston Lake, wander the Gingerbread Wood and Gold Chain Walk,…
What’s On Weekend – December 8 – 10, 2011
I’m sure for many, shopping for Christmas presents will be a top activity this weekend but there’s still other leisurely activities to delight. Thursday Dec 8 – performing the first of three nights at Queen Elizabeth Theatre, Sting brings his Back To Bass tour to the stage. – also performing multiple nights the Vancouver Men’s…
Government House Victoria – A Home for all British Columbians
High on a hill overlooking all of Victoria, majestic Government House is the Ceremonial Home of all British Columbians. As the official residence of the Lieutenant Governor, the representative of Her Majesty The Queen of Canada, Government House is the Province’s centre of hospitality, hosting royalty, dignitaries, and honoured guests of the Province. However, the house is…