I recently came back from a weekend of luxury, staying at Hastings House on Salt Spring Island in British Columbia. I’ve heard Salt Spring Island as being described as magical again and again. I could not appreciate this description until I had arrived, and settled in. When I was on Salt Spring Island, it felt like the rest … More Hastings House – A weekend of luxury on Salt Spring Island
HMCS Algonquin and HMCS Victoria were recently in Vancouver, BC. and free tours were open to the public on the Algonquin. The destroyer has been in the Canadian Forces since 1972. I’m glad I went for the tour as I probably won’t have the chance to tour it again. Go if you have the chance!
My friend gave me a belated birthday gift of snowshoeing at one of the local mountains, Mount Seymour and today, we got to take advantage of it. It was fun day on the mountain and I’ve really enjoyed the couple of times I’ve been snowshoeing. There is something about exploring places you haven’t been and … More Snowshoeing at Mount Seymour
With one vacation day left to use by the end of year and Christmas being off-limits, I wasn’t sure what to do with it. I was thinking of trying something new and started googling for day trips from Vancouver. After weighing out the options and choosing a small budget, I decided on exploring the Eagle … More Eagle watching in Brackendale, British Columbia
After celebrating my birthday on Saturday, my friend offered to take me kayaking for a post birthday celebration. A sunny day and no rain predicted, we headed down to the English Bay in the early afternoon. He has a couple of kayaks and told me what to do to help us get out on the … More Birthday Kayaking: English Bay and Stanley Park
Illegal drugs, confiscated weapons, unusual firearms, counterfeit currency, past policing methods, artifacts and vehicles are some of the things you get to see and learn about at the Vancouver Police Museum. Growing up, I wanted a career as a forensic investigator. I would watch crime shows and try to figure out who the criminal was. … More Exploring Vancouver Police Museum
Remembrance Day was yesterday and it started off in Vancouver with a brief ceremony at the Jack Poole Plaza by the conference centre. This is their 3rd year doing this and I hope that they continue doing it. It was small but special. The ceremony started just after 8 am and included a sentries, Vancouver … More Remembrance Day – Generation to Generation – Lighting of the Cauldron
Wanderlust Megan 