Posts with tag 'Outdoors'

You could spend an entire afternoon on Beacon Avenue in Sidney without running out of places to visit. Stop for a coffee, browse a bookstore, look for a gift, and then walk down to the waterfront. It's all close together, which makes exploring downtown easy.

Sidney sits on the eastern side of the Saanich Peninsula, overlooking the Salish Sea. The town has a long history of independent businesses, and many have become familiar stops for residents. Our real estate agents recommend exploring downtown to get a feel for the community. If you've been looking at

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Every city has its share of spooky tales and local legends. They're great fun at this time of year, offering a taste of the same macabre glee that kept us all telling ghost stories over the campfire as kids. More importantly, though, these stories can also tell you a lot about a place's past. 

Over the years, our real estate agents have become very familiar with both Victoria's local lore and the city's real past. They've noticed that the haunted spots most often mentioned in conversation also have fascinating, concrete history behind them. Celebrate the spooky season with a trip to one of these haunted history spots near our

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With about four weeks of summer break still ahead, most parents have plenty of family time to fill before school starts again. How can you make sure all that extra time doesn't go to waste? Planning a day trip or two is a great place to start.

Many of our real estate agents carve out a weekend or two each summer to explore Greater Victoria with their families. They've made some of their most treasured memories this way, and they want to share that joyful experience with others. Treat your family to a day out at one of these Southern Vancouver Island attractions and get...

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Have you ever seen a sunset so spectacular that it stopped you dead in your tracks? Our real estate agents have.

Catching glimpses of vibrant sunsets over the water or beyond the mountains even impressed some of them enough to make sunset-watching part of their regular summer activities. Come along with us to these prime sunset-watching spots around Southern Vancouver Island.  

See Stunning Summer Sunsets at These Scenic Locations Around Southern Vancouver Island 

Mount Tolmie Park - Victoria, BC 

Address: 3492 Mayfair Drive, Vict...

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Victoria's exquisite natural landscapes are among the most impressive in all of Canada. From sandy beaches and ocean views to dramatic mountains and cliffs, there's a postcard-worthy view everywhere you look.  

Driving past these views in a vehicle doesn't do them justice, but not everyone is up for days-long hikes through the wilderness either. Try out these five scenic cycling routes around Southern Vancouver Island, and we know you'll understand why.

Bike to Beautiful Vistas on These 5 Cycling Routes Around Victoria and the Saanich Peninsula 

Dallas Road Cycling Route 

Address: 12 Erie Street, Victoria, BC V8V 0B2

Let's start with one of the shortest and mos...

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