Delivering the Dream - Galiano Oceanfront Inn and Resort

Below is a link to the travel magazine section of my web site and the latest article is http://tourismmall.victoria.bc.ca/travelmagazine/ Click on Delivering the Dream. It is all about Galiano Island and the Galiano Oceanfront Inn and Spa. I think you will enjoy reading about this very special island. It is located in the southern Gulf Island, a short 1 hour ferry ride from Victoria BC and Vancouver Bc.


It is a great place for a getaway and you should put it on your to do list for your next visit to Vancouver Island.


I hope you enjoy the article.

Canoe Cove Marina Sea Life Experience near Sidney BC

At Canoe Cove Marina, if you stay to the right hand side and go as far as you can you will get to "E" dock. For some reason, these docks are ripe with sea life that is up close and personal. There are anemones lined up, just a couple of inches from the surface of the water. Other life includes purple tube worms, star fish, and more. White plumose anemones are everywhere. It is a great place to take young children to see sea life in the wild. For photos click here. Photo above highlights white plumose sea anemones.

IMAX BLAST OFF WITH HUBBLE ROYAL BC MUSEUM

Narrated by Leonardo DiCaprio and vividly captured with IMAX technology, HUBBLE recounts this amazing journey. Check out this amazing IMAX production soon, you will not be disappointed.

To find out more about the IMAX and the BC Provincial Museum, click here.

Chateau Victoria Clives Tiki Tiki Summer Cocktail Launch Party

TIKI PARTY
APRIL 1 ~ 6pm – 8pm

Tiki culture has always been associated with long summer nights, gaudy mugs and even gaudier garnishes. Tiki is the epitome of what summer should be if you were in the tropics.

Clive’s Classic Lounge is proud to announce the launch of its new Spring/Summer cocktail list with a launch party with a difference. TIKI TIKI is taking over the lounge in a big way with a full page of the new list dedicated to Tiki drinks such as the Zombie, Mai Tai and Pisco Punch. Clive’s will be the place to come after the sun goes down and you want to continue the summer rush.

The launch party is April 1 starting at 6pm, come dressed in your favourite Hawaiian outfit and enjoy samples of some classic Tiki cocktails and finger food with Shawn and the gang.

This is your opportunity to kick off the summer right!



Located Lobby Level ~ Chateau Victoria Hotel and Suites
http://www.clivesclassiclounge.com/ 250.361.5684

For more info on the Chateau Victoria, click here.

Christ Church Cathedral Easter Weekend

Check out what is happening this weekend at Christ Church Cathedral.

Student Fine Art Show and Sale Victoria BC - Victoria College of Art

Join us to celebrate our 36th annual year-end show at Victoria College of Art. This is a free event with live music and refreshments featuring over 400 works of art on display and super sale from $25 and up. The college is in an interesting 104 year old ex public school close to Richmond and Oak Bay, built by the Rattenbury firm, architects of the Empress and Parliament buildings. You will thoroughly enjoy Artblast. The show runs Friday April 9th - 7:00 - 9:30pm and on Saturday and Sunday from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm. The school is at 1625 Bank Street and details can be obtained at 250-598-5422.

Secrets of Victoria, Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands

The Ogden Point Breakwater on Dallas Road in Victoria is one of the secrets of the city that only a few tourist find. You can walk out on the breakwater for a half mile to the mouth of Victoria's Inner Harbour. We found lots of marine life including barnacles, limpets, chitons, mussels, snails, several anemones and an abalone that had its shell dancing for us. On other visits we have seen seals, sealions, and whales. You just don't know what you will see when you walk into the sea. It is a great place to scuba dive or watch divers in action. People fish off the breakwater and catch ling cod, rock fish and even salmon. All the marine action from the Inner Harbour passes the end of the breakwater. Cafe 199 is a great place to have coffee, tea, cool drinks and snacks or lunch. The view is spectacular as you can clearly see the Olympic Mountains that backdrop Juan de Fuca strait. Sea birds are everywhere. You can see pictures on Facebook so become a friend a stay tuned on Victoria, Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands. Or follow us on Twitter to keep tuned to what is happen now. Follow our blog, Facebook and Twitter and you will be on top of what is happening on Vancouver Island, Victoria and the Gulf Islands. We also do articles on special locations on our travel magazine. Stay with us and you will be informed on Victoria, Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands. The Secrets will unfold before your eyes.