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After 25 years of publishing magazines in cities like Toronto,
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have a high quality glossy
home renovation & lifestyle magazine to proudly call our
own. Why dont I see a helpful
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the areas best, like Ive
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styling homes & people through her company Style Cat
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Tina Skujins Art DirectorTinas love for graphic design is only
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and is extremely dedicated to her clients.
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features for Canadian magazines and newspapers, as well as
publishing two national magazines
Bridget SavereuxGoody NiosiGoody Niosi is an author, journalist
and award-winning fi lmmaker. She has been widely published in
numerous local newspapers and magazines and now Homes & Living
magazine!
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A Message from the Premier
As Premier of British Columbia, it is my pleasure to
congratulate Homes & Living magazine on their first
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Homes & Living has been a successful publication throughout
the Central Island highlighting helpful information about home
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during the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. We have so
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HISTORY
By Goody Niosi
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Ah! Tea at The Empress! How civilized! How
genteel! How very British in this terribly British
bastion in this most British of all Canadian cities.
Well no, not really. The truth is that The Fairmont
Empress, one of Francis Rattenburys master-
pieces, actually owes more to French chateau
influences than British. Another of his great
works, The Victoria Parliament Buildings display
European and American roots. And as for Victo-
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tation. Its past is anything but genteel. Interest-
ing eminently so. Surprising definitely but
not proper or refined.
When European ships sailed through the Geor-
gia and Juan de Fuca Straits in the 1790s, there
were 10 Lekwammen villages along the shores
of what is now Greater Victoria. James Douglas
was searching the Pacific coast for new north-
ern headquarters for the Hudson's Bay Com-
pany; he was welcomed by the Lekwammen as
new trading partners and he set up a post in
1843. He chose Victoria for several reasons: it
was close to the open sea, which made it highly
accessible; the gorge could supply water power
for a sawmill; there was a lot of timber nearby
for building; and the green March landscape
hopefully indicated good agricultural land.
Douglas was right on three counts out of four.
The agricultural land, as Victorians who struggle
to keep their gardens alive in summer will
attest, didnt pan out quite so well.
James Douglas was searching for
new northern headquarters for the Hudson's
Bay Company; he was welcomed
by the Lekwammen.
James Douglas, founder of Fort Victoria, was Chief Factor for
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Fort Victoria was built in 1843 where Bastion Square
meets Government Street. Dr. John Lutz, Associate
Professor of History at the University of Victoria,
points out that there is a reason that streets and
squares in Victoria have the names they do. Fort
Street is so named because it ran out from the gates
of the fort while Douglas Street is named for James
Douglas and Blanchard for Richard Blanchard, the
first governor of the colony.
Blanchard wasnt
the governor for
very long. The
headquarters of
the colony was
moved from
Vancouver Washington to Victoria in 1847 after the
border was drawn on the 49th parallel. Richard
Blanshards problem was that he didn't have
anyone to govern. There was a fort run by the
Hudsons Bay Company and that was about it, so he
quit after 18 months. James Douglas became the
second governor.
It was a peaceful little settlement but in 1858 every-
thing changed. Gold was discovered on the Fraser
River and miners from around the world came to
Victoria, a well-situated seaport and major outfit-
ting centre for the mainland goldfields. Almost
overnight Victoria became a small city of several
thousand people.
By 1862 the fort was dismantled and activity shifted
from trade to mercantilism. The oldest buildings in
Victoria near the Johnson Street Bridge date from that
era. During the late 1800s and early 1900s, Victoria
became the busiest seaport north of San Francisco.
In 1866, Vancouver Island and British Columbia united
to form a single colony; two years later, the city of
Victoria was declared its capital and that in itself is an
interesting story, Dr.
Lutz says. When the
government of the
colony of British Colum-
bia and the colony of
Vancouver Island first
merged, Governor Fred-
erick Seymour set the capital in New Westminster
where he lived. However, at that time most of the
government officials who dominated the assembly
lived in Victoria and when Seymour put it to a vote,
they elected to make Victoria the capital. In 1871,
British Columbia became the sixth province of the
Dominion of Canada.
Dr. Lutz says, In those days Victoria was a wide open
kind of place with people of all nationalities. The
British were in the minority. Native people from all
over the coast would come to Victoria to check out the
city and work for the colonists. In any given summer
there would be a couple of thousand Aboriginal
people camped around the city.
Gold was discovered on the Fraser River and miners from
around the world came to Victoria, a well-situated seaport
and major outfitting centre for the mainland goldfields.
During the late 1800s, Victoria's Chinatown held the largest
Chinese community in Canada. Many of its residents
worked in BC's goldfields and built the Canadian Pacific
Railway. Visitors today may enter this historic district
through the Gates of Harmonious Interest, built to honour and
recognize the contribution of Chinese heritage to
the city of Victoria. Visitors can also squeeze (quite
literally) through Fan Tan Alley, Canada's narrowest street.
The current Legislative Buildings were constructed between 1893
and 1897 on the Inner Harbour. Cresting it, the
Canadian Pacific Railway's Grand Empress Hotel, now The Fairmont
Empress Hotel, was constructed in 1908.
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This most "British" of all cities in Canada only became so
after the First World War that instigated an outpouring of
Imperial enthusiasm. After the war an economic reces-
sion hit. Dr. Lutz explains, The powers that be decided
they would try to promote tourism but who was going to
come? They looked at the American population to the
south. And so, from the 1920s through the 1950s Victoria
undertook a massive British Heritage branding campaign
which proves that branding is not just a modern day
concept.
Today, with a great influx of British after the World Wars
and wealthy retired people building their elegant homes
in neighbourhoods like Oak Bay, Victoria has become
more and more British over the years. That influence
today extends far beyond the boundaries of downtown.
Visitors can soak up local flavour with a tour of Craigdar-
roch Castle, a lavish Edwardian-era mansion built for coal
baron Robert Dunsmuir in the 1890s. They can tour Hatley
Castle, a 40-room Edwardian mansion located in scenic
Hatley Park and a National Historic Site. Also worth a visit
is
Carr House, home to painter Emily Carr, one of Canada's
most important artists. An historic walking tour is a great
way to get in touch with Victorias storied past. Walking
tours provide a fascinating look at some of Victoria's
historic houses and architecture. These houses range from
classic Colonial Bungalows to Gothic, Queen Anne, Geor-
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boasts more than 600 houses on its heritage register,
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After absorbing all that surprising history, it will
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one of the many British Tea Houses and muse on the British
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One of BCs oldest standing houses is Helmcken House,
located where it was built, now beside the Royal BC
Museum. In 1852, when Dr. John Helmcken married
Cecilia, oldest daughter of James and Amelia Douglas,
James gave the newlyweds the property as a wedding
present. Helmcken soon found the location was incon-
venient because it was distant from Fort Victoria, and
right next door to his in-laws!
To build a house now is a very easy matter, but a very
different matter then, Helmcken wrote. The land was
expensive to clear and the logs difficult to obtain. In
fact,
the timbers were floated down the Gorge and hauled up
to the building site by oxen. French Canadians did the
axe work and First Nations split the cedar shingles.
Interior paneling was sawn in a saw pit by Kanakas
(Hawaiians) and hand planed. Lime for the plaster came
from Craigflower and Colwood farms. All this was very
heavy, very expensive and very slow work, he recalled.
The man who acted as Helmckens general contractor
was Gideon Halcrow, an Orkney Islander. He was a versa-
tile tradesman or mechanic as they used to be called,
and did much of the finishing work himself, but not
without complaint. Halcrow grumbled that the wood
was irregular and needed too much planning, especially
on the floor boards that were up to ten inches wide. And
the laths to hold the plaster were too thin and springy.
Not surprisingly, the work progressed at a snails pace.
Oh, how slowly. The expense and annoyance of all
this was very great, Helmcken fumed. Water was a
scarce commodity at Fort Victoria. Most of the supply at
the time Helmcken House was built was drawn in
wooden carts from Spring Ridge, so Helmcken decided
to have his own well and hired First Nations to dig it and
line it with boulders. Though this provided a regular
supply of water, it still had to be hauled into the house
in buckets.
Finally the three-room house with lean-to kitchen was
finished, but Helmcken realized that it had cost him
three times what he had budgeted.
Dr. John S. Helmcken poses behind the original wing of his
house, built in 1852-53 for he and his bride, Cecilia Douglas. He
died in the house at age 96 in 1920.
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An economy on the rebound, a desire for more
eco-friendly space and a renewed interest in the
past and hope for the future is fuelling homeown-
ers desire to renovate, and nowhere is it more
apparent than in custom designed cabinetry.
Whether its renovation or a new home construc-
tion, 2010 seems to be all about kitchen and bath-
room cabinetry. Everything from cabinets made
out of eco-friendly veneers, to thick countertops
with no overhead cabinets, to stunning furniture-
like cabinetry, these are amongst some of the
hottest trends to come out of Europe.
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Much more than simply cabinets: Homeowners are looking for
cabinets that fit their cook-
ing style and are no longer content with having their
cabinets look good, they want them to work efficiently
as well. Customers are looking for cabinet manufactur-
ers that offer a full line of cabinet storage options such
as wine racks, pull out spice racks, cutting boards, and
more. Jason Good of Jason Good Custom Cabinets in
Victoria has certainly seen a rise in these types of
modern kitchens. Homeowners are pushing the enve-
lope, wanting something other than the norm, says
Good, adding that cabinets with metal, glass and
dramatic, exotic engineered woods are increasingly
fashionable. Im also seeing cabinets that look less like
kitchen cabinets and more like art or furniture.
Cabinetry painted white, vibrant woods and glossy
finishes look fantastic, adds Jason.
Michael Hartmann, owner of the family-run Hart-
mann & Company in Nanaimo since 1967, says his
firm works on many renovations for older, stately
homes. Hartmann says that homeowners are there-
fore asking for highly functional custom designed
cabinets, tempered with highly modernized hard-
ware. Customers generally ask for non-standard
sized cabinet boxes to fit non-standard cabinetry.
That means crown moulding uppers of between
44 to 45 give a very organic, quaint look to the
kitchen subdued sophistication, if you will. Its
fusing the best of the old with the new, in these
fabulous vintage homes.
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Furniture-style cabinets are especially popular in the
development of kitchen islands. Features that give cabi-
nets a furniture-like appearance are legs or bun feet,
corbals inlays and mouldings. Open concept kitchens
where all the appliances are built to look less like a
kitchen and more like a centerpiece are increasing popu-
lar, says Good. As for finishes, light and medium tones
continue to be popular, although kitchen designers and
trend watchers also see a growing interest in deep, rich
browns as influenced by the furniture industry to some
extent and to create a more formal look for the kitchen.
Cabinet manufacturers and kitchen designers are
designing more individual and freestanding pieces of
furniture instead of the usual built-in cabinetry for
expanded 'great room' kitchens.
Open Concept Kitchen:
Photo: Jason Good Custom Cabinets, Victoria
Ellen Crystal, kitchen and bath designer of Urbana Kitch-
ens in Victoria, is seeing a resurgence in sleek modern
looks without visible hardware. Many of these cabinets
are being done in specialty high gloss finishes or rich
textural veneer like ebony and zebrawood, says Crystal.
The door styles are seen in colour blocks and are remi-
niscent of cubic forms, stacked or juxtaposed from each
other. In addition, a number of rustic and hand-hewn
finishes are also gaining popularity. They give the
impression of older, timeless, classic pieces that might
have been handed down a generation. The cabinetry
features warm opaque stains in a variety of tones, Crys-
tal adds. More medium warm wood tones on cherry and
alder are gradually re-emerging after years of almost
black built-ins.
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They also use soy-based adhesives. There are locally
grown, indigenous woods that are extremely
popular.on the West Coast, many people are partial to
the western red wood cedar and alder. As well, there is
CARB plywood and melamine for interior finishes, which
are readily available, says McCutcheon.
Handles and hardware are very clean and simple, like
other elements in the bathroom. You might see a bit of
nautical-inspired hardware, such as galley-style metal
pulls, but nothing too ornate. For the more modern cabi-
netry, the hardware is more streamline and functional,
says McCutcheon. Youll see lots of pewter and brush
nickel. Good agrees, adding the ultra modern hom-
eowner often chooses Italian hardware featuring square,
straight lines, whereas the traditional buyer seeks shell
handles of polished chrome and pewter.
Satin nickel hardware still rules in decorative hardware
bold sleek forms catch many peoples eyes, but it is the
inside drawer and door hardware that has really got
peoples attention, adds Crystal. Also on installation
without handles, there are new push to open hardware
that will be unique features in the marketplace soon, she
adds. Another great feature is new LED lights that are so
slim they can fit in a drawer and illuminate when opened.
Hardware:
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Be honest with yourself. Most organizers use the one-
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Every time you use something,
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By Goody NiosiThe RadiusHome
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Mike Miller is no stranger to building award-winning homes. He
has amassed local, provincial
and national recognition for his bold designs and
quality construction. When he built his own home
on Victorias crescent shaped Gonzales Beach, he
broke the mold. His constraints were simple: city
bylaws and the size of the land.
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Other than that he let his imagination run free. The
result is a 7,500 square foot home that in 2007 won
five Gold and two Silver CARE awards from the
Canadian Home Builders Association on Vancouver
Island, as well as three Gold and a Silver Georgie
provincial award.
Mike Miller, president of Abstract Developments,
describes his home as a personal interpretation of
a Malibu West Coast beachfront cottage with a
Victoria spin. Those who work with Mike say that
he pushes boundaries with every home he builds.
One of his unique talents is being able to see a
home complete in his minds eye before a shovel
ever hits the dirt. When the empty lot on the
oceanfront at Gonzales Beach went on the market,
it was overgrown and covered in brambles a far
cry from the transformation wielded much later by
Duane Ensing Landscape Design. Most people
might have passed it by, but not Mike. He showed
it to Will Peereboom of Victoria Design Group and
together they sketched a home concept on the
back of napkin. For the most part, thats what
ended up being built, Mike recalls.
A personal interpretation of a Malibu West Coast beachfront
cottage with aVictoria spin.
Another long-time colleague, Robyn Meredith
Bryson of Robin Bryson Design Associates also
collaborated on the creation of one of Abstract
Developments most spectacular contemporary
homes. The name, Radius, stems from the way the
home is built with four significant engineered fir
beams that hold up the roof structure radiating
from the centre point of the home out to the water.
Echoing the curves of the home are all the circular
details: curved stairs in the circular foyer, curved
interior doors, curved kitchen cabinets and even
curved concrete beams.
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The focal point of the home is the view, directly across Juan
de
Fuca Strait to the Olympic Mountains in Washington State.
That
view holds centre stage from almost every room in the home
and
is given full play through immense engineered, laminated
curved
glass Loewen windows seemingly void of support. Custom over-
height fir doors fold back into the wall offering full
integration of
indoor and outdoor spaces. Unique features of the home? In a
home built of cedar, glass, aluminum, copper and concrete,
its
more to the point to question what isn't unique. However,
certain
details demand special attention: low voltage and dimmable
lighting with multi-zoned controls; CAT5 networking;
built-in
intercom; multi-zoned programmable stereo, alarm and video
system all by Simply Automated, Victorias experts in home
auto-
mation. The kitchen by Swiftsure Woodworkers is absolutely
outstanding and comes complete with fully-integrated Wolf
double oven, two Bosch dishwashers, Sub Zero fridge and
freezer
drawers and Miele cappuccino machine. Appliances were
supplied by Coast Wholesale Appliances, Western Canadas
preeminent supplier to builders, designers and homeowners.
The Radius isnt the first Abstract Developments home
Swiftsure
Woodworkers has collaborated on. Swiftsure president Peter
McCutcheon explains, We have a reputation for tackling jobs
that most companies shy away from. We take pride in
specializing
in things that are out of the box. Even when we do
multi-family
kitchens, theyre all one-offs and that goes for both the
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The theatre room by Simply Automated is outstanding!
Simply Automated is Victorias premier designer and
installer of custom home theatres. Company owner Larry
Druet points out that the theatre at The Radius works
because it was designed from the ground up.
The Radius presented some unique challenges, particu-
larly in the kitchen where the cabinets had to be curved.
Wood doesnt come curved, so it has to be manufac-
tured, says McCutcheon. The curved surfaces were
created from a heavy figure Makore, a dense, fine-
textured hardwood from West Africa used in fine furni-
ture, boat building and wood carving. Responsibility for
the unique beauty of the homes cabinetry belongs to a
team of people that was spearheaded by interior
designer Robyn Bryson and Mike Miller.
The master bedroom overlooking Gonzales Bay with ultra quiet
electronically-controlled window treatments, by Simply
Automated
My hat is off to Mike, McCutcheon says. From the
beginning he has allowed professionals to get into the
mix and has allowed innovative ideas to be presented
and produced.
Aaron Roworth, general manager of The Finishing Store
in Victoria also has high praise for Mike Millers work,
noting that in the years he has worked with Mike on
various homes, he has often sourced materials not
immediately available in the showroom. That is just one
of the services provided by The Finishing Store, Aaron
says. One of the fun parts of my job is finding these
unique items. We are a specialty store that focuses on
wood. If youre needing hardwood in your home, you
should hire a hardwood store and were the hardwood
store.
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The uniqueness of The Radius meant
sourcing some very top quality and unique
fixtures. But McLaren Lighting is in the
business of providing unique lighting solu-
tions. With a gorgeous showroom and
catalogues from over 64 manufacturers, a
quality conscious client like Mike Miller can
find what he wants.
For many visitors to The Radius, the great-
est attraction is the garage. The garage? Oh
yes. Mike wanted room for his collector
cars but he didnt want to detract from the
site. What he created is a 40x45 ft. under-
ground garage with an elevator to bring
vehicles up to street level.
The master bedroom is a retreat that
appears to almost float above the water of
the bay below. No walls the custom
designed bed stands in the middle of the
room facing that glorious view. When
needed, electronically controlled window
shades, from Simply Automated quietly
drop to shade the room from sunlight.
To create a home like The Radius requires a
dedicated team of professionals and Mike
says hes so grateful to be working with
some of the best suppliers and to have
such a superb team of carpenters, headed
by Pete Robillard.
Three years after completing his dream
home, Mike Miller says, If I were to be
asked what would I change? The answer is
nothing.
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I were to be asked what would I change?
The answer is nothing.
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From cell phones with built-in cameras to cars that park
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The Cadent iTero Digital Impression
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Hi H&L readers! Is your rec room just that a
wreck? Well, here are some tips to get you
started on creating a great space that you and
your family can enjoy for years to come. To all
you lucky homeowners out there that have the
great honour of having a rec room, you should
kick yourself if you have been neglecting this
valuable space. No more bean bags, old shelv-
ing and 1990s televisions should be allowed
these spaces can be turned into useful areas
that can create and inspire. Maybe your forte is
music, wine or media of any kind. Whatever
your hidden passions are, this is the space you
should be using to explore it. The kitchen is for
food, the bedroom for sleep, the bathroom
for well, you get the gist. But a rec room can have so
many functions - it is multi-layered, it can have depth and
soul. Okay, I may be getting a bit carried away, but I am
one of the many that doesnt have a rec room and every
time I finish designing one I cant help but feel the
jealousy bells ringing loud and clear.
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By Bridget Savereux
1. Really think about what your hidden (or not so hidden)
passions are. Write them down. Start envisioning
your space and what it needs to feel like. Will it be dark
and
moody like an underground jazz club, or really slick with
lots of stainless and high-end gadgets? Get inspired!
Think big and then start tapering your ideas down to
match your budget and the size of the space.
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4. If you have more than one hobby, then think about smart
ways to divide the room up into
sections without creating actual
walls and doors. Built-ins with
open shelving are a great way to
create some privacy and define
different areas without challeng-
ing the flow of the space.
5. This is the space to get creative and try out that great
glass tile or brick ledgestone that
you were too afraid to put in the
more conservative areas of your
home.
2. Make sure it is well designed. Built-in cabinetry is always
the way to go when you are organizing anything
that has a lot of components. If its a wine collection you
want to house, make sure you have storage for all the glass-
ware, reference magazines and books. If media is your
thing, then make sure every gadget and hand held device
has a place of its own.
3. Get the skeleton looked after. There is no point creating any
space if you never want to go in it because its
too cold or too hot. Spend the money and have it profes-
sionally insulated. This also pertains to the flooring.
Perhaps radiant heat is an option. Tile, laminate and cork
are all great hard surface flooring options for rec rooms.
Textured and darker coloured carpeting is also a great
option, but make sure it is a durable wool, nylon or blend
of
the two. Carpet squares are also a great new sustainable
option and can easily be replaced if you happen to spill red
wine or oil paint on them while creating your masterpiece.
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Make sure that you have effective task lighting, but be
sure to not lose the mood in the process. Try floor
up-lights or a modern chandelier.
And of course, my last bit of advice - soliciting the
advice of a design professional can save you time,
money and many headaches. Maybe all you may
need is a few hours of inspiring consultation or just
hand the entire project over to them and feel your
stress disappear. Regardless, if you are really going to
let go and unleash this new creative side in you then
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Some of the worlds best food and
beverage travelling can be done right
here on Vancouver Island. Vancouver
Island and its surrounding Islands is one
of North Americas fastest growing wine
regions now with close to 40 wineries. It
is becoming known as the Wine
Islands as a tribute to the world class
quality of the wines produced here.
In the south, the Saanich Peninsula is
surrounded by water and sandwiched
between a sun-warmed inlet and the
island-dotted Strait of Georgia. One of
the earliest wineries in this area is
Starling Lane, an estate winery showcas-
ing very distinctive Ortega and Mare-
chal Foch. It is a small family winery
where everything matters from vine-
yard to bottle. They make only small lots
of wine literally handcrafting each and
every bottle.
Dotting the waters between mainland
B.C. and Vancouver Island are hundreds
of smaller islands, each with individual
character that ranges from funky to
sophisticated. Some excellent wineries
are located on Salt Spring, Pender and
Saturna. Two great examples of the Gulf
Islands Pinot Gris can be enjoyed at
Garry Oak and Salt Spring Vineyards.
The Cowichan Valley has long been
called The Warm Land by the First
Nations people. Indeed, the region
boasts the highest average temperature
in Canada, which creates ideal growing
conditions for almost any crop. Two
pioneers of the wine and cider industry
on the islands are located in the
Cowichan Valley. At Zanattas you can
enjoy exquisite bubblies made from
vinifera favourites such as Pinot Gris,
Ortega, and Pinot Noir to be enjoyed in
their farmhouse bistro overlooking
the vineyard.
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With over 30 acres of vines, you can taste the passion from
this estate winery. Merridale Ciderworks, as the pioneer of
the craft cider industry on the Island and the province for
that matter, still makes their international award winning
ciders that can be sipped on the expansive deck while
enjoying local comfort foods. You might also ask for a
taste of the brandies made in their copper pot still on
site,
another new industry on the Island.
Also in the Cowichan Valley, Venturi-Schulze Vineyards
grows, produces and bottles all of their wines themselves.
Be sure to also try their ancient method balsamic vinegar
for which they are renowned. A little further north is Aver-
ill Creek Winery, located on the slope of Mount Prevost in
the Cowichan Valley.
It is the result of one mans 30-year passion for wine. Be
sure to keep an eye out for other vineyards and orchards
with Tasting Room Open signs where you can sample
traditional cider, fruit wines made with local berries, and
elegant, aromatic grape wines that are nurtured by our
rich soil and warmth moist climate.
As you will find, each territory has distinct
characteristics
of climate, soil and aspect to the sun which give the fruit
of
that area its unique flavour. Ask for a truly local wine,
cider
or mead at your favourite restaurant - if they dont have it,
ask them to bring it in. Better yet, treat yourself to a
great
weekend and go wine tasting at the local wineries that
virtually exist in your own backyard!
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More RoomBy Michelle Hopkins
Many homes with growing families are faced with the pressure of
always needing more
space. The key to creating a tidy, more tranquil home is good
storage, organization and
more space. One of the best ways to add space and improve your
home's functionality is
a closet organizer. If you need extra room either because your
family or your posses-
sions have grown out of bounds one of the most effective and
efficient ways is by
choosing custom-made closet organizers.
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Closet organizers will definitely
make your life easier. They can
double or even triple the
amount of usable space. A
custom-made closet organizer
will make the cleaning process
easier than ever. You will be
able to see your clothes all the
time. Forget about spending a
lot of time finding that dress
you bought last year and dont
know exactly where it is.
Closet organizers should also
offer flexibility that will meet
your present and future needs,
says Ted Hancock, owner of
Incredible Closets in Victoria, a custom closet orga-
nizer company in the business for more than 27
years.
Theres nothing like
getting rid of old or
unused items to give
you and your home a
new lease on life. Most homeowners would agree
that unorganized closets lead to frustration, chaos
and a lot more stress added to daily life. For those
who fear embracing decluttering, start, with the
three-bin system; one for garbage, one for recy-
cling and another for charity.
How to maximize your closet space:
First and foremost, you have to schedule a home
consultation so that you can discuss your needs.
The consultant needs some time to get a clear
picture of what you want so that he/she can offer
solutions oftentimes, they will suggest ones
that might not have occurred to you.
What to expect when you choose custom-designed closet
organizers:
Then, get a medium-sized basket for things that
you take out of one room and need to go in a
different room. Systematically go through room
to room. Everything should get pulled out of
drawers and cupboards. Then, get rid of what you
arent using or is stale or old. Choosing to have
custom-built closet organizers is a good time to
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What to expect when you choose custom-designed closet
organizers: Bookcases /Entertainment Centres: A knowledgeable
installer/designer will ask lots of
questions. Questions for a bedroom would typically
include: What you do wear? How many purses and
pairs of shoes and boots do you own? Do you fold or
hang sweaters? And, do you need cabinets for your
fine woollens?
Once they have a
clear picture of what
it is you need and are
looking for, they go
back to the office and
typically design a 3-D
colour rendition to
present to you. Once
the designs are final-
ized and approved,
production of the
storage system will
begin and an installa-
tion date will be set.
Wood closet organiz-
ers, while beautiful
and sturdy, are more
expensive than ones
ready-made
typically, its an
investment of $1,000
to $10,000 (with
$2,500 to $3,500
being the norm). Its
a small price to pay
for more room, functionality, and beauty to your
closet space and lets not forget the conve-
nience! Its all about making everything easy and
accessible, while being attractive and functional.
Does your family room look like a warehouse for
audio/visual equipment? A built-in entertainment
centre or bookcase will house your flat screen televi-
sion set, DVD player, stereo system and video game
station in one space-
saving place. These
wall units are specifi-
cally designed for this
electronic gear and
are fitted with drawers
to fit DVDs and CDs.
However, if the com-
ponents are enclosed
behind doors, this can
generate a lot of heat
which if not dispersed
can cause damage to
them. Ensure the
installer adds ventila-
tion. In some cases,
we have installed little
computer fans, which
are very quiet and pull
the air through so that
heat is drawn out,
says Ted Hancock,
owner of Incredible
Closets in Victoria.
In the end, we all deserve a little peace of mind and
organization in our homes a closet organizer is a
valuable tool to help finally "get it all together.
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Skaha Beach 1963
It was the classic holiday for many families, espe-
cially those living on the mainland. It was the
family holiday that many of you looked forward
to each and every year. Today, there are many of
us who now live on Vancouver Island and have
our own families. And even though we are across
the water from the mainland and the Okanagan
is a little further away, it is still strong in our
hearts and our memories. We remember the
warm summer breezes and crystal clear warm
waters of Lake Skaha and Lake Okanagan. We
remember the days of Motel 6 when it was true
to its name; rooms were only six dollars a night.
We remember coming home with boxes of fresh
fruit and those big juicy luscious peaches we
picked right off the tree.
With fond memories of a truly great holiday in
the Okanagan and years of wanting to do it
again, we packed up our car and headed down
Island from our home in Parksville. Our journey
would include stops at: Victoria, Harrison Hot
Springs, Osoyoos Penticton and Kelowna.
Okanagan VacationBy Robert Read
Doreen Read Penticton 1961
Read Family Kelowna 1965
It is still strong in our hearts and our memories.
Remember the days when every summer, the entire family would hop
into the car and venture off into the Okanagan?
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VictoriaOur journey began in Victoria and that can be a
great
vacation in itself. The shopping is great and there are
so many things we have on our list of Victoria things
to do. Museums, art galleries, castles, amazing
gardens and the choice of restaurants are one of the
best you will find anywhere. Some of our favourite
hotels to stay right downtown are The Inn at Laurel
Point , Grand Pacific, The Oswego, The Queen Victoria
and the Delta Victoria Ocean Pointe Resort & Spa.
These hotels are in fact some of the selected hotels
for H&Ls Premier Hotels & Resorts and you can find
out more about them with contact information and a
direct link to their website at hlmagazine.com. Our
choice for this trip was the Delta Ocean Pointe with
stunning views of the harbour and city. I absolutely
love the view from this hotel at night with the Parlia-
ment buildings all lit up. Speaking of views, its hard
to beat the view from the Deltas famed Lure Restau-
rant with floor-to-ceiling windows while you enjoy
award winning food from renowned chef Craig
Stoneman. The other thing I love about The Delta
Ocean Pointe is the indoor solarium pool, sauna, hot
tub, fitness facility, racquet/squash courts and the
outdoor tennis courts. Our stay would not be com-
plete with experiencing the European-style spa
where we were treated to facials that left us feeling
restored and rejuvenated before we headed off to the
ferry to our next destination, Harrison Hot Springs.
Delta Victoria Ocean Pointe Resort & Spa.
Delta Ocean Pointe lobby with stunning view of Victoria
Harbour
Victoria Harbour.
Museums, art galleries, castles, amazing gardens and the choice
of restaurants are one of the
best you will find anywhere.
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Now this brought back memories! I remember my parents
going there without us for romantic weekend getaways, as it
is only two hours east of Vancouver. They would talk about
the famous Harrison Resort where they would stay, and the
dinner and dancing they enjoyed in the Copper Room. We
just had to stop here and experience what they did and what
many couples did-and still do today. Harrison Hot Springs
was named after Benjamin Harrison, an important share-
holder and committee member of the Hudson`s Bay Com-
pany.
Surrounded by mountains and situated on the southern
shore of spectacular Harrison Lake, the springs have been
welcoming guests for nearly 125 years. Harrison Hot Springs
activities are endless. The Resort Marina offers fishing
char-
ters and lake tours year-round plus jet ski and boat rentals
throughout the summer. Theres also great golfing, water-
slides, eco tours and so much more.
In my mind there is nowhere else to stay but The Harrison
Hot Springs Resort & Spa. The resort features five
natural
indoor and outdoor mineral hot spring pools, a children's
water park and playground, tennis courts and great nature
trails. The resort is the only place you can enjoy the
natural
healing waters for which Harrison is famous. Take a walk
along the south shore and there you will find the steaming
hot water coming out of the ground. There are a
