Canada

4 Best Outdoor Spots in British Columbia

written by Mae

Canada is often thought of as a paradise for nature lovers, as the county’s geography and nature preservation policy has created some truly amazing outdoor areas. A large portion of these amazing natural sights are located in the region of British Columbia. One can make an entire vacation out of just visiting these natural areas and still have plenty to see and do.

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However, with so many amazing outdoor areas, you might have trouble narrowing down your itinerary and picking out the best ones to visit. So what locations do you absolutely need to check out? Here are the best outdoor spots in British Columbia.

February 22, 2021 0 comment

Halifax

A Breath Of Fresh Air Welcomes You At Halifax!

written by Mae

Although Montreal is a wonderful city, I love having my time in Halifax. I live in Montreal; and I am back from a three week vacation in Halifax. It’s not like I don’t love Montreal, but, 3 weeks in Halifax means doing a lot many things and simply taking it easy. Halifax’s weather is also classified as humid continental like that of the Montreal weather. The summers are humid, but life is much more fun in Halifax as it revolves around the sea.

So, if you’re planning to take a trip to Halifax, let me tell you, it’s going to be fun. Rich in culture and history, Halifax is best enjoyed on foot. Simply park your car, and walk into any museum, bar or restaurant to make the most of your time there. There’s breathtaking beauty and exciting events happening at every corner of the city. All you need to do is explore them as you walk around.

There’s more to the city than just the sea. Just go out and let the coastal energy guide you through the city. What better way to start exploring the city than visiting the Eastern Coast, an ideal destination for adventure freaks.

Let your tour begin with Peggy’s Cove. It’s the most authentic fishing village in Nova Scotia. Check out the very popular lighthouse; also visit the rugged, sea-sculpted, granite shores and have fun.

Peggy’s Cove

The Public Garden is one authentic lush Victorian garden where you could escape to.

Try visiting the Citadel Hill. It is one of the most visited historic sites in Canada. You’ll have an amazing time atop with fantastic views.

September 12, 2013 0 comment

Victoria

Wednesday Windows #20 – Stained Glass Window at Craigdarroch Castle

written by Mae

It’s been a while, haven’t been regularly posting for this meme, there’s a good reason for that though. We’ve been away for a vacation and I might say I did try taking photos of more beautiful windows.

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Stained Glass Window

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August 29, 2012 0 comment

Canada North America Victoria

Butchart Gardens and a Vancouver Hotel

written by Mae

When visiting Vancouver, the Butchart Gardens is a must-see! It’s such a wonderful sight especially for shutter-happy people like me, a large park of many beautiful things. Beautiful flowers of different types abound in various colors could be snapped…the scenery and landscape are picturesque, details as statues, fountains, flower pots and all combine harmoniously into a lovely picture.

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The Butchart Gardens feature different garden cultures within. I mean you’d see Japanese art, a red bridge, a welcome shrine that’s every inch a Tokyo characteristic. There’s an Italian garden featuring Victorian architect and influence. There’s a sunken garden, a rose garden displaying a thousand roses. Pure bliss! You won’t get tired moving about and savoring, smelling the flowers.

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In case you do get tired, just s few steps away from the garden is this wonderful Vancouver Hotel that is every inch Victorian. Wouldn’t you be indulged to get in and take a peek? Let’s see next week!

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Empress Hotel

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January 24, 2012 0 comment

Canada North America Victoria

City of Gardens

written by Mae

British Columbia (BC), Canada is such a big province I get confused with all the cities within. So let’s tackle one of two that I’m somehow familiar with – Vancouver and Victoria, focusing on the latter. Vancouver remains on the top list of the best city to live in this year toppling off Vienna, which holds the top spot last year (ranked 3rd this year following Melbourne). (source) Victoria is BC’s capital about 100 kilometres from Vancouver and it is rightfully called the City of Gardens.

Victoria’s agreeable climate make it a place where plants and flowers bloom abundantly. There are a lot of flowers blooming during the winter and early spring, those would be daffodils, crocuses, early-blooming rhododendrons, sakura and sumomo hana.

Victoria and its surrounding city is also home to many rare, native plants found nowhere else in Canada and most can be seen in the many gardens available to the public.

Butchart

The photos were taken by hubby in Spring at the Butchart Gardens, designated a National Historic Site of Canada due to its international fame. I was wondering why elements of Japanese gardens are too obvious and googling I found that one of the designers was Isaburo Kishida of Yokohama.

The garden is owned by the Butchart family, descendants of Robert Pim Butchart (1856–1943) who began manufacturing Portland cement in 1888 near his birthplace of Owen Sound, Ontario, Canada. He and his wife Jennie Butchart (1866–1950) came to the west coast of Canada because of rich limestone deposits necessary for cement production. There, they established a home, expanding the gardens in years to come.

Always colourful

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November 18, 2011 0 comment