Plan a family getaway to ancient Egypt – in Victoria! Visit Egypt: The Time of Pharaohs at the Royal BC Museum. Drawn from the collections of some of the world’s most prestigious museums, the exhibition makes its North American debut in Victoria and will be on view until December 31, 2018.

I invite everyone to walk the orchards, stroll the vines, and sample the sweet flavours of the Okanagan in Summerland, BC. Check out this preview of my experience with ZenSeekers.

Top 3 Places to Cycle in Vernon: Between shopping and patio dining on Main Street (30th Ave), and hammock hangouts at Kalavida Surf Shop, I researched this article about biking in Vernon for ZenSeekers that has all you need to know, including where to rent a bike.

Abandoned for centuries, surveyed in 1984, and now open for exclusive tours with the Huu-ay-aht First Nations, the ancient capital village site of Kiixin is a remarkable place to behold. Located on the west coast of Vancouver Island near Bamfield you can visit it with Kiixin Tours.

Looking for hikes near Port Alberni on Vancouver Island? Check out these 3 awesome hikes in the Alberni Valley where you can cross a suspension bridge, get an awesome sunrise photo, chase waterfalls, hit the beach, and more.

Burnaby’s biggest festival, Hats Off Day, is free and fun for the whole family! Held on the first Saturday in June each year, it’s a giant one-day extravaganza featuring a colourful parade followed by a big street party.

Book your trip to Tofino for the Carving on the Edge Festival in Tofino, happening September 6-9, 2018 on the west coast of Vancouver Island. Find tips on where to eat, where to stay, how to play, and info about this unique festival with the Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation.

Mason Bees in Stanley Park: Learn about Stanley Park Ecology Society’s bee program at the Nature House on Lost Lagoon. In a sunny patch beside the lake, look for bee habitat complete with native flowering plants and bee “condos” this summer.

The 7th annual Surrey Doors Open is a free city-wide event that takes place on June 9th. You can explore 30 venues, connected by trolley stops or on a self-guided tour, and experience Surrey’s rich culture, history, art and architecture.

To kick off WE Care Vancouver, the staff and families of Parq, Victory Square and WE will host a massive sock drive to create care packages in support of Lookout Society. Simply drop off new pairs of socks in the lobby throughout May.