O Bistro at The Oswego Hotel...and Dine Around

O Bistro

O Bistro

Had a lovely lunch the other day at O Bistro and I was thrilled to see that my lunch entrée is featured on O’s Dine Around menu.  Dine Around & Stay in Town Victoria runs until March 7, 2010.  I love this time of [...]

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Debut Of Muse Clothing Company

Muse5

 

Recently, I had the pleasure of attending the launch party for “Muse Clothing Company” at Up After Dark in Victoria’s Design District.

Victoria’s own local designer, Laura Bemister has produced these extraordinary dresses that are handmade in Canada. She uses eco fabrics that include bamboo fiber, azalon from soy [...]

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Golfers, the Skin's Game is coming to Bear Mountain

The 19th Green at Bear Mountain Resort

The 19th Green at Bear Mountain Resort

Greetings golfers, in case you haven’t heard…the Telus Skins Game is coming to Vancouver Island! Bear Mountain Resort is hosting the event in 2010 and there are a [...]

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Cooking Classes in Victoria at French Mint

French Mint

Victoria is an amazing culinary destination.  I love to attend cooking classes and cook with all the local island ingredients from produce and seaweed to tea and gin.  French Mint offers courses taught by Le Cordon Bleu trained chef Denise Marchessault.  I can’t wait [...]

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Swept away by Great New Wave

Enjoying matcha tea inside the styrofoam tearoom

Enjoying matcha tea inside the styrofoam tearoom

Great New Wave is an exhibit of contemporary art that recently opened at the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria and I have to admit to being completely swept away by it.  [...]

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Out pedaling

Cycling Along Dallas Road

Cycling Along Dallas Road

Well, here it is. My first blog for Tourism Victoria. I’m looking forward to sharing stories from time spent in the saddle or occasionally, exploring Victoria on foot. It’s a great place to ride and a [...]

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