So far I have arrived on the Island by ferry and by airplane. West Jet, Air Canada, Delta and several other airlines offer flights into Victoria Airport. From Seattle or from Vancouver the flight is short ... around 30 minutes. There is no time for in-flight food or drink service. Most of the airlines operate… Continue reading Getting to Vancouver Island – Plan ahead

In April, Gordon and I spent a couple of days in downtown Vancouver in the West End. It was beautiful. Fun on the harbor, beautiful cherry blossoms and people out strolling with their families, walking their dogs, running, biking and stopping for a cup of coffee and chat at Tim Horton's and Starbucks too. Their… Continue reading Run, Bike, Walk

Vancouver is not a place that I would have thought of for the Film Industry.  However, it's nickname is "Hollywood North" and it is the 3rd largest production center in North America. Apparently thriving there for over 30 years. Mammoth, Vancouver, North Shore, Ironwood Studios and Washington studios are all within the boundaries of Vancouver.… Continue reading Booming Film Industry in Vancouver