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Silk Road Tea in Victoria

Comments 9 by Rebecca Bollwitt

During my stay in Victoria with Keira we were booked to to a tea workshop at Silk Road Tea in Chinatown. Recently expanded along Government Street Silk Road is a tea shop, tasting room, and spa rolled into one. Upon entering we were greeted with samples of their Westcoast Peppermint and were surrounded by infusers, […]

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Nanaimo Arts & Culinary Culture Walking Tour

Comments 3 by Rebecca Bollwitt

For most of my life, the only time I had ever spent in the Nanaimo are was either at Departure Bay or Duke Point ferry terminals. Nanaimo is a port for vessels carrying tourists, travellers and commuters however in recent years its own downtown core has become known as a great place to eat, shop, […]

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The Red Sock Project in Vancouver

Comments 1 by Rebecca Bollwitt

As temperatures dip below freezing and beyond, thoughts turn to those on Vancouver’s streets and their need to keep warm this winter. Nood in Gastown has launched a campaign along with the Salvation Army that will supply Vancouver’s less fortunate with at the very least, a warm pair of socks. Photo credit: Nood Canada on […]

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History in Ross Bay Cemetery

Comments 3 by Rebecca Bollwitt

The Ross Bay Cemetery is frequently mentioned on tours around Victoria as big buses and double-deckers cruise past the historic resting place that sits beside the ocean. It wasn’t until this past weekend that I had the chance to get out of my vehicle and take a frosty walk around to pay my respects to […]

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Blogger Profile: Kyle With, Blogging from the North

by Rebecca Bollwitt

It’s been about six months since I last featured a “Blogger Profile” although this is one I have been meaning to put together for quite a while. Kyle With is originally from Yellowknife, NT but is currently based in Fort St John, BC. Kyle With – Photo credit: Dave Brosha Photography What is your website/url? […]

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Touring the Thompson Okanagan: Kelowna’s Hotel Eldorado

by John Biehler

The following photo essay was experienced and contributed by John Biehler exclusively for Miss604.com. After a full day of travelling around Kelowna, we arrived at the Hotel Eldorado. After checking in, our group met for dinner and we were treated to a special menu from the hotel’s Executive Chef, Michael Lyons. We started with scallop […]

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WordCamp Fraser Valley 2010

Comments 1 by Rebecca Bollwitt

WordCamp Fraser Valley returns for its 3rd year of talks and workshops in Surrey on November 20th, 2010. WordPress is the top blogging platform in the world however it is also used to power millions of websites that you visit each and every day. Its endless theme and plugin capabilities make it one of the […]

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Touring the Thompson Okanagan: Kamloops BC Wildlife Park

Comments 1 by John Biehler

The following photo essay was experienced and contributed by John Biehler exclusively for Miss604.com. This month John was a guest of the Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association (TOTA) to experience the region and see what the area has to offer. Our final stop of the Thompson Okanagan tour was the BC Wildlife Park in Kamloops and […]

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Touring the Thompson Okanagan: Wine – Quail’s Gate Winery & Tantalus Vineyards

Comments 2 by John Biehler

The following was experienced and contributed by John Biehler exclusively for Miss604.com. Last week John was a guest of the Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association (TOTA) to experience the region and see what the area has to offer. Along with beer, we also visited a number of wineries on our Thompson Okanagan tour, for which this […]

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Touring the Thompson Okanagan: Beer – Tree Brewing, The Noble Pig and the Frick & Frack Taphouse

Comments 5 by John Biehler

The following was experienced and contributed by John Biehler exclusively for Miss604.com Last week I was invited as a guest of the Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association (TOTA) to experience the region and see what the area has to offer. In this post, I’ll focus on one of my favorite things, beer. Considering the region is […]

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