Category Archives: Lifestyle

Better known by visiting boaters than by most Victorians, the picturesque little island at the head of Esquimalt Harbour has a unique history and even more encouraging future. Cole Island is in direct view from the south facing windows and decks of the waterfront home located at 210 Nia Lane in the quality enclave of  Continue Reading »

When you have had enough of the quaint charm of Victoria, it is time to take a break in wine country. Yes, wine country. The Saanich Peninsula currently has eight producers – include a very good maker of gin and an excellent cider house – that operate tasting rooms. Some are open weekends only and others are open all  Continue Reading »

Join Me for an entire Open House weekend at two of my amazing listings located in golfing communities at Bear Mountain and Sayward Hill near Cordova Bay Golf Course. Take a break from watching The Masters and come and explore how your new home could be just steps away from world-class golf!   SATURDAY APRIL 13,  Continue Reading »

Today marks the beginning of spring – a time of renewal, rejuvenation, and looking forward to the summer ahead.  Sante Spa at Bear Mountain offers five ways to make the most of the season and get ready for everything summer has to offer. 1)  Get Outside As the weather turns warmer our thoughts naturally turn  Continue Reading »

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. — There are 168 hours in a week. Can you devote 28 of those to golf? My husband and I discovered Palm Springs about 4 years ago when we visited the first time using our Intrawest Time Share at Palm Desert and fell in love immediately! The warmth of the desert sun,  Continue Reading »

Two decades after the Jawl family bought a 25-acre former sawmill site on Gorge Road, the final project is going up on the Selkirk Waterfront. Heavy equipment is preparing the last piece of the mill site for a six-storey, $17-million building that will be ready for B.C. Investment Management Corp. in 2015, said Robert Jawl  Continue Reading »

Don’t waste your hard-earned money on interest! These methods have allowed many people to shorten their mortgage life by years in a very short period and enjoy a greater lifestyle for a longer period.   One of the highest financial priorities of Canadian homeowners is to pay off their mortgage as quickly as possible. Paying  Continue Reading »

Finally we had some summer-like weather recently and driving home through the country roads and through the Village of Brentwood Bay I saw the “Welcome to Butchart Gardens” sign on West Saanich Road. I instantly knew we had to kick start our annual tradition! Each year, on a warm and sunny evening, Bo and I  Continue Reading »

Welcome to the award-winning Selkirk Waterfront Community. Located near Downtown Victoria, British Columbia along the beautiful coastal waters of the Upper Harbour, the Selkirk Waterfront Community offers you the best of all worlds. It is here where you’ll discover how the convenience of city living, natural beauty, and thoughtful planning combine to bring you the  Continue Reading »

Way back in 1992, on the first Tuesday in April, 30 women gathered ‘round the starter’s stand, were warmly greeted by Doug Grove and teed off into history. 20 years later Doug Grove is still starting people off the first tee with a warm greeting and those 30 ladies have grown into the 250 strong  Continue Reading »