Entries by Mikaela Judd

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Wills brothers handle plane from engine to cockpit

Apr 10, 2016 Mikaela Cowles From the engine to the cockpit, the Wills brothers have their hands on the entire 10-passenger de Havilland Otter. Originally from the Pacific Northwest, Sam and Jason Wills grew up just a hop, skip, and jump from Kenmore Air. When it came time to get a job, both men earned […]

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Celebrate Mom with a Tasty Adventure

Apr 4, 2016 Mikaela Cowles Show your mom just how much you love her with a seaplane adventure she’ll remember for a lifetime. Sure, a box of chocolates or a new sweater will do in a pinch. But, when you really want to show mom how much she matters, nothing fits the bill quite like […]

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Inside the Upholstery Shop with Clarence Kappes

Mar 11, 2016 Mikaela Cowles Kenmore Air’s upholstery shop sits just above the mailroom. Its non-descript entrance rests at the top of a narrow stairway. Most people give the nearly windowless space nary a glance, let alone have a clue as to the artistry that goes on inside. Beyond the threshold lies a veritable maze […]

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Victoria Beer Week 2016

Mar 1, 2016 Mikaela Cowles March 4 – 12, the annual Victoria will showcase an array of BC craft breweries. Each year this nine-day festival showcases a wide array of BC craft breweries. Throughout this nine-day festival events will focus on education and, of course, sampling. March 4, it will kick off with a Cask […]

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2 Days in Seattle

Dec 4, 2015 Seattle glows in pockets. While the bustling downtown shopping scene is a great place to find the latest sneakers, the real Seattle is tucked into its eccentric neighborhoods and scattered along its fringes. Parks nestle next to homes and against eateries big and small. Statues pop up across the city, resting next […]

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The Harbour House Hotel on Salt Spring Island

Jul 10, 2015 Mikaela Cowles If you’re looking for grand entryways or manicured lawns, look elsewhere. But, if you’re looking for a destination where the strawberries are picked that morning and the eggs are straight from under a hens bum – head to the Harbour House Hotel on Salt Spring Island. Positioned on a hill […]