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United States Thanksgiving is probably not all that exciting for those in Canada (unless you have family in the US), however the day after is something that’s great for pretty much everyone who has to get some holiday shopping done: Black Friday! The day after Thanksgiving is the biggest shopping day of the year in the United States and retailers have amazing deals-especially for those who are willing to get up early!
Westlake Tree Lighting courtesy of flickr's mtcarlson
Tags: black friday seattle, black friday travel deals, christmas, holiday, holiday things to do, shopping, Thanksgiving, visit Seattle
We were so excited to have the Clipper mentioned on the Today Show last week by local blogger, Hip Travel Mama. We thought that she did a fantastic job getting the word out as to why the Northwest is a great travel destination.
Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy
Tags: Hot spot destinations in the northwest, Northwest Vacation deals, Today Show, Victoria Clipper Travel Advice
A Harbour Air Seaplane in Victoria's Inner Harbour with the Victoria Clipper IV in the background.
As I enter into my second year of living in the Pacific Northwest, I participated in yet another rite of passage in becoming a true local. I took my first seaplane ride! Just like ferries, seaplanes are a way of life out here. Even though this happened two weeks ago, my smile is still permanent from this amazing experience. I traveled from Victoria, BC to Vancouver, BC on Harbour Air. The 35 minute flight was absolutely thrilling. Not only is it quick and convenient from one downtown harbor to another, it is an unbelievable sightseeing journey. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: Flight Seeing, Flights To Vacnouver, Flights to Victoria BC, Harbour Air, Seaplanes, Victoria BC to Vancouver
Did you know Victoria, BC is considered one of the most haunted cities in North America? Well, whether you believe in ghosts or not, taking a Ghost Tour around Victoria BC is a blast! There are several to choose from, but the Victoria Clipper has a Haunted Victoria Package deal that makes it effortless to visit the ghostly city.
I’m not too sure about ghosts, but I love history and these tours are walking history lessons – histories that apparently won’t stay in the past. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: Halloween Things to Do, Haunted Victoria Tour, Victoria BC Ghost Tours, Victoria BC Hotel and Tour Package, Victoria BC Walking Tours
Photo: Barbie Zipp
The turkey is the oven, squash, potatoes, corn and yams are ready to go. Mum and Dad have a full Thanksgiving Dinner planned for the family. No my parents are not early, here in Canada we celebrate the harvest season with a Thanksgiving Dinner on the second Monday in October.
Thanksgiving kicks off our Fall, it marks the harvest and getting ready for winter. For Victorians we do not pack away our outdoor activities just yet…the fall and winter provide for great hiking opportunities. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: Canadian Thanksgiving, Capital Regional District Parks department, Fall in Victoria BC, Sooke Beach, Victoria BC Hiking, Victoria BC Parks, Victoria BC Things to Do
High Tea at the Butchart Gardens (photo copyright the Butchart Gardens)
I don’t know about you, but I know that I can get a little cranky when I’m hungry, and most people have noticed that a bad mood can often be cured with a snack. It turns out tea has a very interesting history that involves the need for an afternoon snack and a little bit of feminism. Historically, there is actually a pretty big difference between Afternoon Tea and High Tea (although this is not always the case in current times where Afternoon and High Tea are more interchangeable). Today I’m going to share with you the history of Afternoon and High Tea, the difference between Afternoon Tea and High Tea and some great options for Afternoon and High Tea in Victoria, BC. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: Afternoon Tea, Butchart Gardens, Day Trip, Fairmont Empress, Food, high tea, tea in Victoria BC, things to do in Victoria BC, victoria bc
I am a self-identified nerd. Specifically, I am a museum nerd. Everywhere I travel, whether it is a major cosmopolitan center like Vancouver or small seaside town that lines Washington’s waters, I want to know what museums are in the area and start mapping out my visit. In no particular order, I love art museums, science museums, history museums, museums of unique collections, large national museums, and tiny museums tucked into single rooms of old homes. You get the picture, I enjoy museums!
Tags: 2012 RBCM, Dinosaurs, Museums, Queen Elizabeth II Photographs, RBCM, RBCM Exhibits, Royal BC Museum
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