Lassies, the Men are wearing Kilts, and they’ve got the legs for it!
The tee shirt read "Don't crush that Scotsman, hand me the Caber!" Whoa said I, what the heck's a "Caber"? Little did I know a Caber is a log the size of telephone pole tossed about by some of the strongest men in the world who just happen to be Scots wearing...
On now- The Greater Victoria Performing Arts Festival
It began in 1927 as the Victoria Music Festival and has come a long way, but the goal remains the same. Its purpose is the "development of musical ability and appreciation of good music and it's allied arts." Back then it was a major event in the city's cultural...
Guild Members Recognized by MD’s and Airlines too!
It's no surprise when elegant Victoria BC accommodations generate interest and excitement, but when three out of four in one article are members of BC's Best B&Bs, it warrants taking note. An enthusiastic Jeremy Ferguson, writing for Doctor's Review, featured...
Spring Skiing at Vancouver Island’s Mt. Washington
It's official--- the ski season on Vancouver Island will continue until April 24 due to deep snow and high demand. Mt. Washington will be open daily through April 11. The lifts will operate again April 17 and 18 and then again for the big season finale on April 24...
Get Ready… Get Set… Taste!
The Okanagan Spring Wine Festival runs from April 30 to May 9 and promises to be the best ever. If you love fabulous wine and fine food this is an experience to be savored and remembered. What better way to welcome the new grape growing season than with a festival...
Trip Advisor Award Winners
The BC B&Bkeepers Guild proudly announces that two of its 200 members have been included in the top 10 B&Bs in Canada and one of these bright stars is Number 2 in the World according to the recently announced “2010 TripAdvisor® Travelers' Choice Award”. Ranking Number...
Paralympic Flame Ignited
The inspirational 10 day Paralympic Torch Relay is underway as the first group of Paralympic Torchbearers- one from each province and territory- gathered in Ottawa and witnessed the lighting of the flame today, March 3, 2010. Over 600 torchbearers will carry the...
West End Guest House featured in Femina
Congratulations to Vancouver's West End Guest House on being featured in the Swedish woman's magazine "Femina", February 2010 edition. The article was prepared by Ulrika Norberg, a former writer and editor of ELLE - Sweden. The West End Guest House is no stranger...
59 Years of Great Music in Prince George
Over 1200 young musicians will take part in the 59th annual Prince George and District Music Festival being held from February 21 to March 2 with a showcase recital and festival gala on March 5. The festival was created to foster musical excellence in Northern B.C....
Olympic Teams Train at Mt. Washington
Mt. Washington Ski Resort, located in the Comox Valley of Vancouver Island, is hosting Olympic teams from an estimated 26 countries, all in training for the upcoming Vancouver Olympics and Paralympic Games. Teams from China, the U.S.A., Sweden, Germany, France and...