Bed & Breakfasts Follow Health Guidelines to Re-Open
Along with many other businesses, many Bed & Breakfasts have been closed the last several months due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Even though B&Bs were not specifically ordered closed, many did so for the safety of guests as well as the innkeepers/owners. Bed...
AirBnB Now Recognized by BC B&B B&Bkeepers Guild
The BC Bed & Breakfast B&Bkeepers Guild, founded in 1995 as the Western Canada Bed & Breakfast B&Bkeepers Association, and renamed in 2007, has again evolved, and changed its name to BC Bed & Breakfast Association effective immediately. With the rapidly...

Summertime is Driving Time
Summertime is the season for driving vacations. A great way to decide where to go and what to see and do on your road trip is to check out some suggested driving routes. The Hot Springs Circle Route takes you through the Kootenay Rockies region and features numerous...

Eat, Drink and Be Merry!
After the busy holiday season, where food usually plays a major role, the new year starts off with some more food and drink festivals to tempt your palate. Victoria hosts its 13th Victoria Whisky Festival at the Hotel Grand Pacific, from January 18th through the...

Christmas in Victoria
With its mix of old and new, oceanfront and green spaces, Victoria is a very popular destination any time of year. But there's something extra special about Victoria at Christmas time. While not located in downtown Victoria, Butchart Gardens is a magical place at...

Bed & Breakfasts Are Not The Same As Airbnb
What is a Bed & Breakfast and what is an Airbnb? Many people are confused and think that an Airbnb is the same as a Bed & Breakfast. Recently while planning to attend a concert, my travel companion was talking about staying at a B&B, but what she was...

A Day In The Life Of A B&B B&Bkeeper
6:00 am The alarm clock goes off for the innkeeper at our Bed & Breakfast. Guests are having breakfast at 8 o'clock so time to get up, get dressed, put your face on and head to the kitchen. Fabulous breakfasts are always included at a real B&B. While we do...

#Explore Vancouver Island
Relax and take your time when exploring Vancouver Island! This westernmost part of Canada and the largest island on the west coast of North America, is all about its laid back life style, small communities, artisans, vineyards, wildlife and outdoor pursuits. Southern...

The Shuswap – Your Summer Playground
Summer time in the Shuswap - a great place to relax and play and enjoy all the things you love about summertime. The location of the Shuswap region, midway between Vancouver, BC and Calgary, Alberta makes it a favored destination for a lot of folks. Of course one of...

Prince George: The Hub of Northern BC
Prince George is considered the hub of Northern BC, yet if you look at the BC map, it's not even half way up the province if you're counting from the US border. This "northern capital" city, with a population of around 74,000, is not only the center for culture and...