by Belle | Jan 11, 2021 | CULTURE
A traditional Japanese garden distills the artistic beauty and simplicity of Japan’s culture, and Victoria has some exceptional examples. By Cinda Chavich Hidden Gems From the meditative Japanese garden, set among elegant Japanese maples at Butchart Gardens, to the...
by Belle | Jan 11, 2021 | CULTURE
If travel to the Far East was interrupted, you can enjoy an Asian escape right here at home in Victoria, B.C. By Cinda Chavich Canada’s oldest Chinatown is a good place to start. The ornate Gate of Harmonious Interest and a dramatic Red Dragon sculpture welcome you to...
by Belle | Jan 11, 2021 | FOOD & DRINK
With its abundance of local ingredients and resident makers, Vancouver Island is a foodie paradise. For a comforting nibble, try these seven tasty finds. Chowder Hounds Join Canada’s chefs to support the non- profit Ocean Wise Seafood program with the first National...
by Belle | Jan 11, 2021 | CULTURE
Take your own staycation inspired by global travels like Paris, Ireland, or Japan, right here in Victoria B.C. Find 5 inspiring staycation guides created by travel and food writer, Cinda Chavich. Whether you take a day, a long weekend or a whole week, you can dig into...
by Belle | Jan 11, 2021 | CULTURE
Missing the communal experience of live theatre? Local theatre companies like SKAM, Phoenix Theatre, and The Belfry are finding new ways to present their work. By David Lennam | Photo by Jeffrey Bosdet Michael Shamata, artistic director of the Belfry Theatre. Their...
