Entries by Mikaela Judd

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Shop Your Heart Out in Victoria

Sep 7, 2018 Victoria’s old-world charm is part of the BC capital’s heartbeat. But there’s more to this city than flower lined light posts and quaint carriage rides. Its walkable streets have become a trendy shopping hub, especially for Americans who enjoy a favorable exchange rate. Start your shopping adventure by indulging your sweet tooth […]

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Caffeine Loaded in Vancouver

Aug 9, 2018 Mikaela Cowles The best places to sip and eat while you work. Whether you simply need a change of scenery or you’re taking advantage of the mobile office while traveling – the coffee shop office is a classic. The winning combination of tables and caffeine has long attracted the working professional. Today, […]

Free Organ Concerts at Rosario Resort

In the horseshoe of Orcas Island, perched on the rocks above Cascade Bay, Rosario Resort’s stately white exterior beckons the leisurely traveler with exceptional food and stunning views. But there’s more to this waterfront oasis than its picturesque setting. Completed in 1909, the old-world elegance of Moran Mansion is home to both a 1913 Aeolian […]

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Ice Cream is Always a Good Idea

May 30, 2018 Vanilla? If that’s your scoop. But these Pacific Northwest ice cream shops are dishing up a flavor-packed array of cold treats that go way beyond the bean. Discover six of the best ice cream joints in the San Juans, Victoria, Vancouver, and Seattle. Clever Cow Creamery Located in the heart of Orcas […]

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Kenmore Air Seaplane Pilot Steve Bjorling

Apr 19, 2018 Mikaela Judd At the end of the day, whether Steve Bjorling has flown to the northern tip of Vancouver Island or the quaint dock at Roche Harbor, he’s put a smile on someone’s face. That’s what keeps this former police officer passionate about flying year-after-year. “I love to fly, but after 19 […]

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Now fly downtown Seattle to downtown Vancouver, BC in about an hour!

Apr 5, 2018 Kenmore Air’s new Seattle-Vancouver route offers the fastest way to travel between these two Cascadia Corridor tech hubs. Working in association with Harbour Air in Canada, it’s now just an hour scenic seaplane flight linking these two international cities. While 140 miles and a border separate Seattle and Vancouver, the two cities […]

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10 Things to do in Vancouver

Mar 30, 2018 If the rugged mountainside and modern technology had a love child – Vancouver would be the result. Fondly nicknamed ‘The City of Glass,’ this British Columbia metropolis sports a plethora of outdoor parks; a love for local, sustainable cuisine; and a passion for protecting Mother Nature. Literally – the Vancouver Sun recently […]

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Kid-Friendly Victoria Weekend

Mar 22, 2018 Mikaela Cowles With its interactive museums, plethora of parks, and walkable streets, Victoria offers the perfect kid-friendly getaway the whole family will love. Friday 10:15 AM – Start with a Sweet National Symbol Who else loves sugar shack season? Can’t get enough maple syrup, maple taffy, and maple BeaverTails pastries! ( Through […]