Category: Lifestyle

Enjoy a staycation in gorgeous Vancouver Island’s back yard. Whether it’s for an extended road trip or day trip we have compiled a list of must-see places that are sure to amaze and delight this summer!

Families look forward to camping season and although we are still dealing with COVID-19, the exciting news is we are allowed to camp. As most campgrounds in our beautiful province have now reopened, we have compiled a list of safety tips that are great for camping as well as for any outdoor activity. We also have attached a handy PDF from BC Parks on their expectations of campers this summer.

Canada Day celebrations across the country will look quite different this year. Show your national pride and create your own Canada Day celebrations closer to home in your own backyard!

As we enter another month of physical distancing with the possibility of reduced restrictions by the end of May, life has evolved as “new normals” are adopted. Although everyone has been affected differently, we have all been forced to acclimate to a new way of living. These times have compelled us to navigate our new realities together.

During the holiday season there are so many fun activities happening in and around Vancouver Island! From Christmas lights, wagon rides, Christmas carols, Christmas market & train rides there is something for everyone. We have compiled a list of some favourites to enjoy with loved ones to add to family traditions and create new ones! Happy Holidays!

This coming Father’s Day weekend is a time to celebrate DAD. We have compiled a list of some fun events happening in and around Nanaimo this Father’s Day. You are sure to make some lasting memories!

We have had such a gorgeous summer here on Vancouver Island and some of the most fun activities before the cooler weather comes is making the most of being outdoors. Why not combine your summer outings with a chance to keep in shape with these very easy and fun ideas!

The new school year is upon us, and getting organized can feel like an overwhelming task. We put together a list of helpful ways to start getting organized, and hopefully stay that way!

Savoring produce at the peak of freshness, meeting the people who raise and grow your food, and admiring the wares of talented artisans and craftspeople; there are countless reasons for supporting our Island’s Farmer’s Markets. Listen to live music while you shop for locally made coffee, baking, jams & jellies, honey, jewellery, pottery, textiles, plants, flowers, wine, meat, and exceptional produce! At the Farmer’s Market, you’ll find an amazing array of fruits and vegetables that you don’t see in your average supermarket: red carrots, rainbows of heirloom tomatoes, purple cauliflower, green garlic, watermelon radishes, and more. Food as real as it gets—fresh from the farm, and an added bonus, these farmers, ranchers, butchers, fisherman and artisans are also passionate cooks; who better to give plenty of free advice about how to cook the foods they are selling.

If you’ve never attempted gardening before chances are that the thought of growing your own vegetables — no matter how exciting — is a little bit scary.

With spring just around the corner, it’s time to think about your home garden; but before you think about doing all that work yourself, consider getting the kids involved. There are many lessons to be learned with a shovel and some dirt! Gardening is a great way to spend time outside, learn basic plant science, and have loads of family fun.