Entries by Mikaela Judd

Victoria BC Holiday Shopping Guide

Though Victoria offers all kinds of big city perks like high-tech WiFi and a thriving food scene, this quaint capital has maintained its small-town charm 鈥 which makes it an ideal destination for stress-free holiday shopping. With an impressively high walkability score and a collection of eateries perfect to take a rest, you鈥檒l have as […]

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The Ultimate Guide to a Sun Valley Ski Resort Getaway

Surrounded by 12,000-foot mountains, the sleepy town of Ketchum, Idaho, is the birthplace of American ski resorts 鈥 Sun Valley.  The quaint destination has yet to be taken over by skyscrapers. The world-renowned ski slopes and fresh, dry powder are the main draws. And while luxury touches can be found in farm-to-table restaurants and high-end […]

The Ultimate Guide to 48 Hours in Victoria, BC This Winter

History, elegance, and kindness: a timeless recipe, readily available in British Columbia鈥檚 quaint capital. Nestled at the southern tip of Vancouver Island, Victoria, BC is closer to America than its own mainland. But don’t let its proximity to the USA fool you 鈥 it鈥檚 rife with old-world charm and cultural diversity. Comfort abounds in this […]

20 Things to Do in Victoria this Winter (2023)

Some might ask, 鈥淲hy visit Victoria this winter?鈥 But don鈥檛 let this northern gem fool you into thinking it has closed up shop. While the hanging baskets are stored for the season, there are still a plethora of fun things to do in Victoria this winter. Sure, you鈥檒l want to pack a good jacket. But […]

19 Ideas for a Romantic Weekend in Victoria, BC

Thanks to its old-world elegance, walkable streets, and temperate weather 鈥 Victoria oozes romance. Here, mundane tasks, like grocery shopping, can feel like a date. But it鈥檚 not just the city鈥檚 day-to-day living that鈥檚 filled with couple-worthy activities. There鈥檚 an impressive selection of romantic things to do in Victoria, BC.

Canada鈥檚 Oldest Chinatown

Standing 38 feet tall and spanning a full city street, the Gates of Harmonious Interest is an eye-catching red and gold beauty. Featuring three arches, each of the pedestrian pathways is guarded by a stone lion. It was erected in 1981 and marks the entrance to Victoria, B.C.鈥檚 Chinatown.  However, the historic destination wasn鈥檛 always […]