Podcasts about Butchart Gardens

Jenna Loren, a Northern BC based independent artist, has been rocking out on her guitar since age 13 when she strummed a poem to an Alanis song on her old Yamaha. Her music style was inspired by her Mother Michelle Prins and many influential female singers from Tracy Chapman to Jewel. Having grown up in Ontario, Jenna attended Peterborough Collegiate Vocational School's unique Integrated Arts Program with fellow Canadian musicians (such as Serena Ryder, Kelly McMichael, Brock Stonefish, Daniel Fortin, Benj Rowland, Caylie Staples, Jonah Cristall-Clarke, and Director Jared Raab). Since becoming active on TikTok in late February 2022, Jenna's attracted over 6000 followers, and goes live often, especially during 'Saturday Sessions' where she co-hosts a live music train alongside New Zealand's Crystal Starr. Last summer Jenna was humbled to perform in the women's festival Wild Women Grow and the Moose FM Block Party. In 2022 her single "You Can't Give Up" was featured in CBC Music's Toyota Searchlight contest, where Jenna was interviewed by several radio stations. Jenna has enjoyed recent performances such as Canada Day at Burleigh Falls Inn in Ontario, Bright Nights for the North Peace Cultural Centre and Moose FM, as well as Energetic County Fair's Rising Star competition at the Pub in Charlie Lake. She is also looking forward to being Stage Crew for the Bear Creek Folk Fest again this summer, featuring Sarah McLachlan and Blue Rodeo. When Jenna was 18, she moved to the west coast, where she busked Victoria's inner harbour and street markets, and held a weekly spot at Bastion Square. Jenna's performance venues ranged from Ocean Island Inn to the world renowned Butchart Gardens, and was an open mic regular at Darcy's Pub and Felicita's at UVic. Busking one day, a $20 bill was casually dropped into her case. It was from singer songwriter Kevin Woodward. He made Jenna a deal – that he'd help her record her first album if she vowed to pay-it-forward one day. That's the story of how Jenna's 2005 Overabundantly album came to fruition, and she fully intends on keeping her promise. Jenna's discography continued with her 2011 EP “It's Perfect Timing,” recorded at Infinity Studios with producer Jason Cook, featuring lead guitarist Christian Down. It exerts a raw soulful quality, and many of its songs are environmentally inspired. Jenna's single You Can't Give Up was released to radio across Canada and chosen for the Rock'in the Peace Compilation and showcase at the North Peace Cultural Centre in 2012. With awesome reviews, she was asked to open for Juno award-winning Russell DeCarle at the Lido Theatre. Jenna has performed on TV shows The New Canoe song writing episode with Kinnie Starr and Art Napoleon in 2007 and MYTV with Niska Napoleon in 2009. She's played live on Victoria's CFUV Radio and Peterborough's Trent Radio, and has been aired on many stations from Moose FM to CBC Radio One All Points West. In May 2010, Jenna's "Andrew" song was included on Feed the Soul vol.2 Compilation, a food bank fundraiser organized by musicians. In fall of 2017, Jenna opened two sold out shows for the Twin Peaks (Lindsay Pratt & Naomi Shore) Aussie Tour Kickoff Show at Whole Wheat 'n Honey in Fort St John. In early 2018, she performed original songs and acted in the Vagina Monologues, a Women's Resource Society fundraiser. In April 2019, Jenna was a main headliner for the Women Song concert at the Lido Theatre. #jennaloren #independentartist #musician #songwriter #chrispomay #livewithcdp #barrycullenchevrolet #wellingtonbrewery https://www.jennaloren.ca/home https://beacons.ai/chrisdpomay https://www.cameo.com/chrispomay Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/54200596...

Imagine taking a weekend getaway to another country without needing a car or getting on a plane! Kim recently took a trip to Victoria, British Columbia. Victoria is on the tip of Vancouver Island and is actually closer to the U.S. than Vancouver. You can take a high-speed ferry on the Victoria Clipper directly from Seattle. Another option is to take a seaplane from Kenmore Air or Harbour Air from Vancouver. There is also a car ferry from the Port Angeles area. You can listen to more about Kim's previous trip on Episode 139 about Victoria or read her tips for taking the Victoria Clipper. This trip was hosted by the Victoria Clipper. The high-speed ferry takes about 2.5 hours from Seattle. The ferry drops off in the main Victoria Harbor and you can walk to the Inn at Laurel Point. Kim has also stayed at the Coast Hotel during a previous stay, but that is slightly further away from the city center. The Fairmont Empress is great for a luxury stay or even just to book a high tea experience. Things to do on a weekend getaway: Butchart Gardens - which also offers high tea in the original family home. If you book a trip on the Victoria Clipper, they offer vacation packages that also include things like bus transfers to the Gardens. In the Harbour, Canada has done a place-making project to give more visibility to First Nations as it was historically a very important cultural site for many local First Nations people. There are three free daily shuttles to the Malahat Skywalk, which is owned by the Malahat Nation. You climb a ramp through an open, beehive-like structure and at the top, you can climb on a net and look out over the scenery and the water. There are also various sculptures made by locals. You can walk back down or take a slide for part of the descent. You can also go wine tasting in Victoria at Blue Grouse Estate Winery with a gorgeous tasting room, or the Venturi-Schultz Vineyard, where they also make estate balsamic vinegar and Enrico Winery. Local wines include Pinot Noir, sparkling wine, and white wines. Ritual Nordic Spa in downtown Victoria has a great Nordic spa experience with steam, a sauna, a cold plunge pool, salt room, showers, an infrared sauna, and a private patio for relaxation. Aura is the restaurant at the Inn at Laurel Point and is excellent (the coffee shop also has amazing croissants) Endive is a pescatarian restaurant with seasonal ingredients and many things are served family style.

In this heartfelt episode of the "Rock Your Retirement" podcast, Kathe and Barbara discuss a cherished tradition they each hold dear: taking their grandchildren or nieces and nephews on special trips. The episode opens with Kathe sharing how she and her sister, who have no children of their own, make it a point to take their nieces and nephews on memorable graduation trips. This sets the stage for Barbara to share her own recent experience of a special trip she took with her almost-twelve-year-old granddaughter, Paisley. Barbara recounts the entire adventure, from the initial planning stages to the delightful experiences she and Paisley shared. Inspired by her previous conversations with Kathe, Barbara decided not to wait until her grandchildren turned eighteen to start these trips. She took Paisley on a three-day trip to Victoria, Canada, by ferry from Seattle. The trip included various exciting activities like taking a catamaran ferry, walking around downtown Victoria, enjoying unique culinary experiences like hot pot and dumplings, and visiting Butchart Gardens. Barbara emphasizes the importance of one-on-one time, explaining how such trips can deepen the bond between grandparents and grandchildren and create lifelong memories. The conversation also dives into the practical aspects of planning such trips. Barbara shares several valuable tips, including planning well in advance to secure better rates and discussing travel plans with the kids to build their excitement. She also stresses the importance of knowing the travel regulations, such as obtaining the necessary permissions and notarized letters when traveling across borders with grandchildren. These insights can be particularly helpful for listeners who are considering similar endeavors and want to ensure everything goes smoothly. In addition to practical advice, the episode explores the emotional value of these trips. Barbara highlights how giving the child the power to make decisions, such as choosing places to visit or where to eat, not only provides them with a sense of independence but also makes the trip more enjoyable for both parties. She shares touching moments from her trip, like her granddaughter grabbing her hand while walking through the quaint streets of Victoria or navigating the city using Barbara's phone. These anecdotes underscore the deeper theme of building lasting connections through shared experiences. The episode concludes with a broader contemplation on the importance of intentional time with loved ones, whether through grand adventures or simple, everyday activities. Kathe and Barbara both stress that while these trips are a fabulous way to create memories, even smaller gestures like spending a day at the park or making a pie together can significantly impact family relationships. This episode is a heartwarming reminder that the greatest gift we can give our loved ones is our time and undivided attention. This episode is sponsored by CertifiedMedicareAgents.com

Know a writer or someone who wants to be a writer? Then forward this post to them and invite them to listen to our writers podcast. Thank you! It's already episode 182 of our writers podcast for writers. We're back from the Mini-Me Big *** Trip to Canada, and we have experiences and swag. We chat about the highs and lows, with the biggest high being the natural (almost overwhelming) beauty of Vancouver Island and the Butchart Gardens. We would be remiss if we did not say that Serving Salvation Book One is on pre-sale and CC was nominated for a Women in Podcasting award. Our website is www.carsonhume.com Lots of good things for writers and non-writers alike. Enjoy and TIA LYL!

Today on Virgin Mornings: One more week until Christmas! We went all the way back to the first week of 2023 to revisit our predictions for the year and we both came close! We learned about "Jingle Bells" in The More You Novak and we chatted about the controversial change that happened at Butchart Gardens! Have a funny story to share? Voice memo us on social media and you could be included in the next episode.  Listen live weekdays 530 -10 am PST on the iHeartRadio app and 1073virginradio.ca

Today on Virgin Mornings: We're back in the studio with all the rizz you've come to love! We talked about rizz in the TL;DR, Christmas spiders in The More You Novak and we chatted about the controversial change that happened at Butchart Gardens this season. Have a funny story to share? Voice memo us on social media and you could be included in the next episode.  Listen live weekdays 530 -10 am PST on the iHeartRadio app and 1073virginradio.ca

Listen to the 3rd and last part of our tour in The Butchart Gardens! We explore some of the more formal designs: Japanese, Italian and Rose gardens. We catch a glimpse of Mrs. Butchart's private garden, the only part that has never been open to the public.  At the end of the show Ivonne can't resist a second view on the impressive Sunken Garden. Standing near the edge she shares her thoughts about this huge tourist attraction. What can the gardens mean to you as a home gardener or green professional?  As always, you'll find more information in the shownote. 100% English episode Listen to our 3 part summer special on The Butchart Gardens!

Part 2 of your The Butchart Gardens tour! We start at te bottom of the ‘mound'. In this episode, we are confronted with dramatic changes of this place. And as a matter of fact, of the whole of Canada.  As always, you'll find more information in the shownote.  100% English episode Listen to our 3 part summer special on The Butchart Gardens!

Ivonne explores the Sunken Garden of The Butchart Gardens in Canada.  This is the former location of a limestone quarry and cement plant!  How did Mrs. Jennie Butchart turn an industrial site into this stunning garden, … in 1904?  Lots of trees and bedding plants in hundreds of varieties are awaiting us. So let's go!  As always, you'll find more information in the shownote.  100% English episode Listen to our 3 part summer special on The Butchart Gardens!

Last month, passports in hand, I traveled by car and ferryboat to the Island of Vancouver in British Columbia. The trip was to celebrate my mother’s 88th birthday, enjoy high tea at the famed Empress Hotel, tour the spring borders and displays at the famed Butchart Gardens, and enjoy this beautiful destination for a few […] The post Episode 611: A conversation with Julie Remy of Fleuris Studio and Blooms and a tour of her prolific cutting garden on Vancouver Island appeared first on Slow Flowers Podcast with Debra Prinzing.

Welcome to the Instant Trivia podcast episode 723, where we ask the best trivia on the Internet. Round 1. Category: Food Phrases 1: The saying "That's the way" this "crumbles" became popular in the fabulous '50s. a cookie. 2: If a Frenchman calls you "mon petit chou", meaning this, it might go to your head. my little cabbage. 3: A perfectly placid person is "as cool as" this member of gourd family. a cucumber. 4: If you're really "a la mode", you keep your house in this kind of order. apple pie. 5: Exodus 3:8 mentions "a land flowing with" these 2 things. milk and honey. Round 2. Category: Laws And Rules 1: He systematized the rules for whist, then backgammon, then chess.... Hoyle. 2: Under the laws of physics, when raised to 100° C. at sea level, water will do this. boil. 3: His detective Holmes scrupulously followed the rules of deductive reasoning. Arthur Conan Doyle. 4: According to the rules of fencing, this sword's target area is only the torso. foil. 5: Under Jewish law, he is the person who performs the circumcision ritual. mohel. Round 3. Category: Oh, The Places You'll Go! 1: It's the country where you'd find Wahoo Bay Beach, Barbancourt Rum Distillery and Blvd. Jean-Jacques Dessalines. Haiti. 2: Fairy tales can come true in Odense, Denmark when you visit the home and museum of this author. Hans Christian Andersen. 3: In this city you can visit a tattoo museum, a sex museum and the Rijksmuseum all in one day. Amsterdam. 4: The beautiful Butchart Gardens is one of the top draws in this capital of British Columbia. Victoria. 5: At the Spanish Riding School in Vienna, you can see these famous white horses perform. Lipizzaner stallions. Round 4. Category: "Oops" 1: Kellogg's makes "Froot" ones. Loops. 2: Cries of a crane, or a cry when you drop something, butterfingers!. Whoops. 3: Soldiers trained to lead an attack are called shock these. Troops. 4: They keep a barrel's staves together. Hoops. 5: It's what Oliver Goldsmith's woman does "to conquer". Stoops. Round 5. Category: Sunken Ships 1: The anchor of this Civil War ironclad was recovered off the N. Carolina coast in 1983. the Monitor. 2: A monument above the final resting place of this battleship was dedicated at Pearl Harbor in 1962. the Arizona. 3: Germany justified the May 7, 1915 sinking of this ship by saying it carried munitions. the Lusitania. 4: The bow of the Stockholm, constructed to cut through ice, cut through the side of this liner in 1956. the Andrea Doria. 5: The Mary Rose, a ship built for this king in 1510, sank in 1545 and was raised in 1982. Henry VIII. Thanks for listening! Come back tomorrow for more exciting trivia! Special thanks to https://blog.feedspot.com/trivia_podcasts/

It's all about Garden Getaways on this debut episode of Big Blend Radio's new 3rd Friday Vacation Station "Travel Writers Panel Discussion" Show with the International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA). From Lowther Castle in England to Butchart Gardens in Canada, to the Holland Tulip Festival in Michigan, this show covers garden destinations and flower-powered celebrations across the country and around the world. Plus, our guest travel writers share their writing and travel backgrounds, and talk about their latest and upcoming adventures. FEATURED GUESTS - Linda Kissam "Food, Wine & Shopping Diva" - https://allingoodtaste.info/ & https://pnwtourist.com/ - Penny Zibula "Six Legs Will Travel" - https://sixlegswilltravel.com/ - Veronica Bareman "The Hip Grandma with a Camera" - https://www.veronicajunephotography.com & https://www.hipgrandmalife.com Learn more about the International Food, Wine & Travel Writers Association at https://www.ifwtwa.org/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, Andrew and Jane will be talking with Jen Lowe about the latest interest rate hike and what we can potentially expect for the coming year. And our second round of contest winners will be announced! Congrats to Rick Gallard who will be going to Butchart Gardens next week

Jane and Andrew summarize November's Stats and announce our first set of Contest Winners for two tickets to Butchart Gardens!

Today on Virgin Mornings: It's gonna be a big day tonight at Butchart Gardens when their lights go on, we learned about Spotify's top artist of the year and we got into it in Who's The Bad Guy with a DM about handing out toys! Have a funny story to share? Voice memo us on social media and you could be included in the next episode.  Listen live weekdays 530 -10 am PST on the iHeartRadio app and 1073virginradio.ca

If you were to describe the most beautiful place in the world, what would you select?  The Dolomites in Italy or the Swiss Alps?  Butchart Gardens in Victoria, British Columbia, a garden of incredible beauty?  Perhaps you would describe a beach in the Philippines, or the peak of a sunset over rolling fields of grain.  James Michener described the South Sea island of Bora Bora as the most beautiful place in the world.  To single out the most beautiful place in the world would be tough, right?

In this episode of Dear Gardener we journey to California, East Anglia and South East London to hear about mothers and friendship, Sissinghurst and slugs, and roses and rills.Support the show: https://linktr.ee/deargardenerhttps://ko-fi.com/bendarkThe Dear Gardeners on Instagram:Gavin: https://www.instagram.com/gardeninggavin/ Melanie: https://www.instagram.com/saari.farms/Vanina: https://www.instagram.com/thebonbongirl/Episode links:The Butchart Gardens, British Columbia: https://www.butchartgardens.com/Euphorbia stygiana subsp. santamariae https://www.cotswoldgardenflowers.co.uk/product/euphorbia-stygiana-subsp-santamariae/Rosa 'Perle d'Or': https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rosa_%27Perle_d%27Or%27 Rosa 'Munstead Wood': https://www.davidaustinroses.co.uk/products/munstead-wood?_ga=2.141225842.1185186591.1668450625-963987581.1668450625Rosa 'Cécile Brünner': https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rosa_'C%C3%A9cile_Br%C3%BCnner'Rosa ''Madame Alfred Carrière': https://www.davidaustinroses.co.uk/products/mme-alfred-carriereThe NGS (National Gardens Scheme): https://ngs.org.uk/Thank you for listening

Kanada – ein Land mit atemberaubender Schönheit und Weite, traumhaften Landschaften, stillen Bergseen, beschaulichen Orten, reizvollen Städten, faszinierenden Nationalparks und den mächtigen Rocky Mountains.Unser Reiseleiter Bernd Vogler nimmt Sie mit auf Tour durch den Westen Kanadas. Lassen auch Sie sich begeistern und lauschen Sie seinen Erzählungen. Daneben gibt es einen kurzen Einblick in die neue Reise durch den Osten Kanadas zum Indian Summer, eines der schönsten Naturerlebnisse, die es gibt, wenn die riesigen Ahornwälder im Osten Kanadas in den schönsten Gelb-, Rot- und Orangetönen leuchten.

One of the nicest ways to take a break from the rush of sightseeing as you travel is to enjoy a garden. And throughout the world  you will find spectacular ones, charming ones, traditional ones -- all designed to please your senses.Beverly Hurley is passionate about gardens, and of  natural places filled with flora and fauna, wherever she travels. She defines a botanical garden versus a conservatory or arboretum, and then she and Lea share their favorite gardens around the world, including in South Africa, the Netherlands, Morocco, France, the U.S., Canada, New Zealand and Japan.We end the episode with one of Beverly's favorite garden-related memories._____Beverly Hurley, is editor of gardendestinations.com, and a contributor to the new book, Gardens of the World. _____Podcast host Lea Lane blogs at forbes.com, has traveled to over 100 countries, written nine books, including Places I Remember, and contributed to many guidebooks. Contact Lea!  @lealane on Twitter; PlacesIRememberLeaLane on Insta; on  Facebook, it's Places I Remember with Lea Lane. Website: placesirememberlealane.com.  New episodes drop every other week, on Tuesdays. Please tell  travel lovers about us, and follow, rate and review this award-winning travel podcast!

This time around, I speak with the Member of the Legislative Assembly for Saanich North and the Gulf Islands, Adam Olsen. Having grown up on the Saanich Peninsula as a member of Tsartlip First Nation (W̱JOȽEȽP), Adam will speak at length about many of the unique experiences he and his family had during those early years. This will include the story of how his parents developed a business involving Cowichan sweaters. Adam will also describe the lessons he learned from a previous job as a server at Butchart Gardens and his pursuit of becoming a hockey play-by-play announcer. He will give thanks to the person who first encouraged him to become involved in local politics. He will also speak about the commonality of substance abuse in our society and how important it is to acknowledge the damaging effects of stigmatization.  All this and much more, in a very wide ranging interview with a very interesting person from our community. Enjoy.

Good News: A citizen-led initiative in Mexico City will cover 1,000 freeway pillars in vertical gardens! Link HERE. The Good Word: Another wonderfully thought-provoking quote from G.K. Chesterton. Good To Know: A fun bit of trivia about country music… Good News: Need more reason to drink coffee everyday? Here you go…LINK. Wonderful World: Take a […]

Houses, climate change, planting onions, braiding, my mother's birthday, Landrum dinner, cake, Mary Berry, Is It Cake?, cake consciousness, onion strategies, roses & aphids, Oh My God!, garlic, rule of thumb for bulbs, cloves into flowers, chickens, coop building, eggs, water glassing, chicken names, Law of Abundance, Amy Bell Olatunji, cantaloupe seed, allium, growing all types of things, companion planting, roses and campanula, Mother Nature, patience & tolerance & respect, mystery plants, hostas, garden viewing etiquette, Butchart Gardens, blue poppies, tour tricks, over the moon, daffodils, chicken wire, tomato, Capital Roots, cilantro, I don't care if he doesn't like it, sandwiches & ceasar salad from Gywnn's, tacos, beef bourguignon, string bean soup, bush beans, haunt will fix it, bye. 

We take a walk through Tod Inlet, or SṈIDȻEȽ, with author and photographer Gwen Curry. Now a protected area in Gowlland Tod Provincial Park, the waterway has lived many lives. A culturally significant site to the W̱SÁNEĆ First Nations, the Inlet was severely degraded by industrial activity, and became home to workers of Chinese, Indian, and European descent.  

We are in a series where we revisit all of the Wish You Were Heres that have been shared on our podcast, this time broken down by location. This week we're revisiting the North America (minus the US) locations. 3:00 Notre Dame Aura, Montréal, Québec, Canada 4:30 Butchart Gardens, Victoria BC, Canada 6:55 The Royal Tyrrell Museum, Alberta, Canada 8:55 Sima de las Cotorras, Chiapas, Mexico 12:00 Teotihuacan Aztec Pyramid Site, Valley of Mexico, Mexico 15:15 Isla Ometepe, Nicaragua Follow us on Twitter & Instagram: @tmwypodcast  Leave us a voicemail (or text message): (406)763-8699  Email: tmwypodcast@gmail.com  

In this episode we talk about the most iconic and interesting places to visit in Victoria BC. Show notes: https://2traveldads.com/podcast-episode-victoria-bc-things-to-do We're chatting about everything from touring parliament to biking up-island to the Butchart Gardens. This is the first of five podcast episodes about Victoria BC.

Do you buy shoes for comfort or for looks? Your feet determine the mechanical fires o walking, standing, and running. If you are not wearing the proper footwear you could be doing damage to your entire body. Find out how to shop for shoes that are both stylish and sturdy. Divorce can be ugly and painful. When children are involved, divorce can be horribly heartbreaking. For the well-being of your children, there are a few things to do and not do that will assist with a smoother transition. If you love beauty and flowers, a visit to the Butchart Gardens on Vancouver Island in British Columbia is a bucket list item. Over 55 acres of 900 species and numerous glorious gardens makes this an excursion of awakening. Goddess Gardener, Cynthia Brian, explores the gardens and shares the cornucopia of color, texture, and exotic plants that surprise and delight. www.CynthiaBrian.com/gardening

Kim recently took a weekend getaway to Victoria, British Columbia on the Victoria Clipper ferry from Seattle. Find out where they stayed, what they did, and tips for taking the ferry. Wait until you hear about the orcas on the whale watch they went on! ON THE PODCAST 00:30 - Talking with Kim about Victoria 04:15 - Traveling on the Victoria Clipper 07:43 - Where to stay in Victoria 10:45 - Things to do in Victoria 28:10 - Where to eat in Victoria 33:10 - Final tips 35:16 - Shoutout! TIPS FOR VISITING VICTORIA, BRITISH COLUMBIA You can travel by ferry from Seattle to British Columbia on the Victoria Clipper. There are various levels of service. If you are in the higher class, you will actually exit last because they will let the travelers out from the bottom floor up. This also means that you will be the last to get in line for customs in you are in the higher classes. The upper levels of the Victoria Clipper feature front facing seats for everyone. So if you get motion sick that could be a definite plus. There is no Uber in Victoria, only taxi services. So keep that in mind if you are planning a budget for you trip to British Columbia. You should also keep in mind that the famous Butchart Gardens are not by the downtown area. So you will have to pay a lot for a taxi. There is also an option to book a tour charter that will take you to the gardens and they will let you know when you need to be back on the bus to go back. If you or your kids are adventurous at all you should look into going to Wild Play,which is an outdoor obstacle course with ziplines, log ladders, nets, rope swings, wobbly bridges and more. The higher you go the more challenging it gets! Going whale watching can be a fantastic experience, especially on a jet boat. Just be prepared to experience the full circle of life if you encounter any orcas (or killer whales.) There is a great museum right next to the Parliament building called the Royal BC Museum. They offer a very interactive experience, which is great with kids.  Don’t forget that you should dress in layers because this is a coastal area and it can get cold at night. You should also think about packing a waterproof jacket because even if it doesn’t call for rain, it could rain during the day and burn off later. MENTIONED ON THE PODCAST Inn at Laurel Point Wild Play Royal BC Museum Finn’s Seafood Chop Cocktails Earls Pagliaccis Floyd’s Diner FOLLOW US AND SPREAD THE WORD! If you liked this show, please be sure to subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, orGoogle Playand leave us a review! Have a question or comment? Send us an email or leave us a voicemail at +1.641.715.3900, ext. 926035#. You can also follow our travels on Stuffed Suitcaseand We3Travel, or follow the Vacation Mavens on Instagram, Facebookor Twitter. Thanks for listening!  

The boys talk about gum bichromate printing where a color image is created from three black and white photographs, each of which was taken using a different colored filter over the lens. There is an Instructables page on this process: (https://www.instructables.com/id/Tri-color-gum-bichromate-prints-from-digital-image/). B&H sells a kit from Photographer’s Formulary that supplies this process (https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/123480-REG/Photographers_Formulary_07_0100_Classical_Gum_Printing_Kit.html). Graham can’t remember Brendan Berry Photo’s Instagram name. He’s the guy who created the large format photographs in the skyscraper in New York. It’s incredibly compelling work. (https://www.instagram.com/brendanbarryphoto/) Ultrafine Online have a line of paper that is panchromatic. (http://www.ultrafineonline.com/ilpapaforpic.html) If you are in the Victoria BC area, visit the Butchart Gardens. (https://www.butchartgardens.com/)

Patrick Sojka from Rewards Canada https://twitter.com/RewardsCanada joins us to share 5 Ways to Maximize Reward Points this Holiday Season. Plus we'll learn about Prestige Resorts https://twitter.com/PrestigeResorts. Butchart Gardens https://twitter.com/butchartgardens in Victoria begins their Magic of Christmas celebration this weekend. And we'll discuss Travelport's Digital Travel Survey https://twitter.com/Travelport. Support the show: https://www.theinformedtraveler.org/

Patrick Sojka from Rewards Canada https://twitter.com/RewardsCanada joins us to share 5 Ways to Maximize Reward Points this Holiday Season. Plus we'll learn about Prestige Resorts https://twitter.com/PrestigeResorts. Butchart Gardens https://twitter.com/butchartgardens in Victoria begins their Magic of Christmas celebration this weekend. And we'll discuss Travelport's Digital Travel Survey https://twitter.com/Travelport. Support the show: https://www.theinformedtraveler.org/

Barry Warwick talks about visiting the Yukon, Vancouver and the Butchart Gardens in winter.

Episode #21 Interview with Ellen Bayens of the Celiac Scene   In this episode, we are going to explore the gluten-free scene in Victoria, British Columbia with Ellen Bayens, who founded the Celiac Scene and started the gluten-free revolution in Victoria a decade ago. the restaurants you will love in this city and why Victoria is the place you want to be when you're gluten-free!   How  the Gluten-Free Revolution started in Victoria, British Columbia   Do you love eating out at restaurants that are safe, friendly and have knowledgeable wait staff, that serve FRIED FOOD from dedicated fryers? Do you want the best ( and most ) gluten-free food you could eat while traveling? My friend, Victoria, British Columbia is the next place which should be on your vacation hit list!   Ellen and I jump into how she started the gluten-free movement in the restaurant scene in Victoria, British Columbia and how that is reflected in the gluten-free culture the city celebrates today.   The restaurants are fabulous, you can easily have a food coma on a daily basis eating at these fine establishments: Fish on Fifth Roger's Chocolates Chocolats Favoris, Butchart Gardens and the Blue Poppy Restaurant The White Heather Tea Room Nourish Kitchen and Cafe The Joint Pizzeria Crow's Restaurant Waffle Beast The Fish Store at Fisherman's Wharf Big Wheel Burger Noodle Box Rawthentic Royal Spice Restaurant Six Mile Pub Route 14   The Celiac Scene: Your resource for gluten-free Victoria   Besides listing amazing gluten-free restaurants, Ellen has a listing of the local stores which offer gluten-free foods as well as specials on her social media pages. Check out Ellen's Events Page to find out what is happening in the gluten-free scene, who has the best gluten-free offerings at local farmer's markets and where you can get the best gluten-free foods. Also check out Ellen's fast food restaurant listing in Victoria and in the US, which she personally researched and set up herself! Ellen has a gluten free listing of companies which sell quality gluten-free products.   Share Travel Gluten Free with a Friend! https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/travel-gluten-free/id1353825723?mt=2   Looking for a Great Travel Deal? Visit my Travel Dealspage on my website! It's packed with deals for discount airfare, car rental, airport parking and much more, including discount trips to Italy.    Support Travel Gluten Free! For as little as $3 a month, become a show sponsor through Patreon.com Support the podcast which supports you, Travel Gluten Free!   Journey with Travel Gluten Free on Social Media Twitter      Facebook    Youtube      Pinterest    Instagram    On the Web   Spread the love of Travel Gluten Free podcast and share this episode with a friend!    

Episode #20 Fun Things To Do in Victoria, British Columbia   Welcome to the Travel Gluten Free Podcast, where you, my friend, listen in on how to lead a gluten-free lifestyle with more fun and ease! Why Victoria?   Do you love small towns that are walkable and easy to get around with a charming Main Street with more stories and tales than you can listen to in a week? Do you love boating, being near the water and harbors? How about museums which celebrate native culture, a town with inspiring stories from amazing people and the best "running of the goats"? All of this and more can be found in Victoria, British Columbia.   How to Get to Victoria   Have you been to SEA-TAC - the Seattle airport? Let me be the first to tell you its a zoo. Planning to fly into SEA TAC give yourself a good 2 hours between getting off the plane, renting your car and getting anywhere in Seattle. If you are within driving distance, I would suggest doing the drive. Beautiful scenery, great places to stop along the way - I've got to tell you I took the most stunning rest stop photos on this trip during a rainstorm - and then take your car on the ferry across from the US to Victoria. Ferry rides are so relaxing and fun. Families putting together puzzles, people playing games or just sitting back with food from the concession on the ferry or the lunch they've brought, and enjoying the scenery. My favorite activity to do on the ferry - sleep! I'm like a baby in a car when it comes to ferries.   And if you've never ridden a ferry, check out my Instagram pictures and here's a tip - make sure that as soon as you park and you are able to move, grab a seat by the window! This is prime real estate on a ferry and if you don't move fast, you will be resolved to sit in a seat away from a window without a table. While still a good view (and you can always go out on the deck during the ride, which is a real treat and gives you amazing photo ops) its definitely harder to sleep in a single seat than in a booth next to a window.   Victoria, the town with a history of history Have you seen the movie Inception - the movie with Leonardo Di Caprio plays Dom Cobb is a skilled thief, the absolute best in the dangerous art of extraction, stealing valuable secrets from deep within the subconscious during the dream state when the mind is at its most vulnerable.  One last job could give him his life back but only if he can accomplish the impossible-inception. Instead of the perfect heist, Cobb and his team of specialists have to pull off the reverse: their task is not to steal an idea but to plant one. If they succeed, it could be a perfect crime. But no amount of careful planning or expertise can prepare the team for the dangerous enemy that seems to predict their every move. An enemy that only Cobb could have seen coming.   This is Victoria, except take out stealing out secrets and insert history. Starting over 4000 years ago with the nations of the First People, Canadians Native Americans, the Royal BC Museum contains an exquisite language exhibit featuring native speakers welcoming you to the museum in over 2 dozen languages! Being an anthropology major and having a keen interest in Native American culture, this exhibit alone held my attention for a good 2 hours. Walking in, there are posts with the native language scribed on the pole, then you push the button to learn how to say welcome in their language. Just in British Columbia's native peoples alone, you can say welcome so many different ways, from Hello and Good Morning to How are you and your family? The language symbols used by native peoples of Canada are extraordinary - I've not seen these in other cultures. Most of these languages have only been spoken - writing them down is a recent phenomenon. Although many First Peoples do not speak their native language, the First Peoples' Cultural Council now provides community-based immersion programs for the next generation to learn to speak their native language - which was, for many years, illegal to speak. In addition to language, the cultural council also supports aboriginal artists. Look for the link to this great organization in the show notes below!   As you continue to walk through the Royal BC Museum, the local history unfolds of the white settlers taking over the region, the industrial era and the types of issues the white settlers brought onto the natives of the area. To this day, only one Native tribe in British Columbia has the right to own the right to their land. Walk through totems of more recent eras, with the large, bold carved faces and bodies of the local natives standing tall and prominent on the main floor. The Natural History Gallery gives you a feel for walking back into pre-history with a selfie-spot in front of the megafauna wooly mammoth, hallways of local and current flora and fauna and the diverse deltas and forests which are a part of BC's coast and interior.   The Royal BC Museum is a must-see on your stop to Victoria!   Walking Tour anyone?   Speaking of history, the walking tour is amazing! So many different little cultural hubs in Victoria including a China Town, where of course, you can purchase bubble tea! Fan Tan Alley, part of China Town, with Canton Cafe, calling the bubble tea lover with their picture sign, a woman happily walks out of the restaurant with her cup full of bubble tea, being sipped down until it eventually is transformed into the look of bliss on her face. The China Town Arch, which by the old tradition, should only be walked around and not directly under, because it is bad luck (or so our tour guide tells us ). Walking along the Main Street of Fan Tan, there's a vendor selling fresh produce, including fresh lychee fruit - a real delight when sweetened well. I find out that the Chinese immigrants who first came to this town were not treated well and were not allowed in the public school system, so the immigrants created their own Chinese school. Towards the middle of china town, Victoria decided to build an office complex in the 1960's AKA bomb shelter - which is a stark cultural black hole in the middle of rows of beautiful antique buildings with Chinese art influences.   There's also Bastion Square where you can find buildings made with beams from the Union Iron Works in San Francisco California circa 1861, modern art in the square and many historical buildings which now house offices, stores and apartments - each of them with their own unique story to tell.   Market Square in Victoria holds true to its name with a local outdoor market, an alleyway with history and unique feel when you walk between the red brick buildings, where you can almost hear the history if you can imagine the stories the brick and painted doorways tell when you walk by them. Their secrets are hidden under many layers of paint and story.   Downtown Victoria Trounce Alley - one of the main alleyways of downtown Victoria, is an interesting mix of modern and antique architecture, however, unlike the central bomb shelter of office buildings built in the '60s, these are tastefully created to blend in with the historical facades surrounding Victoria. Many upscale, gluten-free and fun eateries and shops abound in the downtown area. The Tobacconist, an original shop from the mid 1800s that has only known purveying of tobacco products since its inception, lies in the middle of Main Street in Downtown with a half-dome of hand-blown glass and metal welcoming you to the entrance to the store. There's Munro Books, where I picked up the Gluten is My by April Pevetaux, conversed with some locals, then moved on to Roger's Chocolates, established in 1885 and teeming with gluten-free truffles (of which I ate a FEW) chocolates and other delectable delights. Speaking of delightful, you must check out Chocolats Favoris, where the celiac-friendly ice cream shop will take your ice cream and dip it in one of three dips of your choice in the back separate from the gluten-infested dips in the front of the store! I must say this is NOT the choice of those who are faint-hearted when it comes to eating chocolate! My cup was SO full of delicious dark chocolate ice cream shell I wasn't able to finish the delectable fountain of goodness lying there, begging me to eat it - even when I saved the remainder in the hotel fridge overnight.     Jump out of Downtown into nature!   A short and beautiful drive from downtown, visit the Butchart Gardens. Started in the late 1800s by the wife of a prominent mining company, when the home they built was adjacent to the land they mined. Being that the land wasn't, let's say, easy on the eyes, the Jennie Buchart decided enough was enough and pulled workers from the mines to start to move dirt, plant and cultivate the area. The result is a magnificent garden, with over 100 years in bloom which include waterfalls, themed areas including a Japanese garden with a small creek meandering through the many plant residents and a rose garden. During holidays, the gardens put on holiday displays in different areas. One of my favorites in the garden was the cafe, with all of the gf choices labeled, including an incredible dessert, which I will talk about on the next episode: Gluten-Free Victoria with Ellen from the Celiac Scene. The gardens host a carousel, which, for $2 admission, you can be a kid again (I didn't bring any kids with me, I just love carousels, then stroll through the gardens and visit the dragon water fountain!   After the gardens, I headed over to Victoria Butterfly Gardens "a vibrant jungle experience" reads on their brochure. While I've been to a real jungle AKA rainforest, I can say that this is a sample of a jungle experience, but, an amazing butterfly experience to be had by all! There are a dozen species of butterflies, tropical birds and an insectarium where you can see bugs from the rainforest like the golden scarab beetle. They also have a small herbarium to check out poison dart frogs and the like.     Empress Hotel and the Running of the Goats Among the many historical buildings, the Empress Hotel is one of the most impressive. Recently having a multi-million dollar renovation, this hotel stands tall and proud facing the waterfront and beaming in the rays of the sun setting on the horizon. There is a history behind this building -  a mix of marriage, divorce, an affair with an 18-year-old chauffeur and a battle for inheritance. Typical typhoon story of the late 1800s. The Empress is still up and running today, if you are looking for a luxury stay in Victoria, this is the place you want to be.   speaking of the waterfront, I took strolls down here almost every night, the weather in Victoria picking up the Japanese current, is very mild. Only freezes twice a year and the high temp runs around 75-80. There are 1500 palm trees in Victoria, I didn't see any, but they are apparently there somewhere. The harbor is always teaming with artists, tours, activities and just as you start the climb to Main Street, you can visit the tourism center to book tours, get local information and maps to guide you through Victoria.   The location on the southern end of the Saanich Peninsula gives Victoria such an abundance of outdoor activities. One of my favorites was the walking path called the Harbour Walkway. From here, you can walk several miles around the harbor and take in the views, sit on a park bench and watch wildlife and the cruise ships docking in the harbor. For nature lovers and those who love to walk and enjoy the outdoors, Beacon Hill Park is the perfect spot to ride a bike, walk and especially enjoy the goats at the petting zoo.   Yes, petting zoo. I will totally own being the only person in the petting zoo sans small children. I can't help myself - I am a baby goat addict. When I found out there were baby goats nearby our hotel I was there. This is what I wanted to do for my birthday! Of course, being a baby goat addict, I had to be there as soon as the petting zoo opened. Then, I found everyone asking if we were in line. In what line? I watched as the sea of people who walked in after giving their donation parted like Moses himself had walked down the middle of the crowd. Then, they announced: The running of the goats was here!   Looking for a beautiful place to go, that's gluten-friendly and fun for all ages and interests, I would highly recommend Victoria. There's so much to see and do. After 7 days, I wasn't ready to leave for home and would have loved to spend another 2 weeks exploring the streets by foot.   Listener Shout-Out! Gluten-free blogger who navigates gluten-free travel like a boss! She has recently been in Thailand and tagged Travel Gluten Free in several of her photos! Carrie @forglutensake, thanks for tagging Travel Gluten Free on Instagram, this shout-out is for you!

It is time to get in the mood for the holidays! Our picks for the best holiday destinations on the East and West Coast (and a few in between), will get you into the holiday spirit. ON THE PODCAST 00:32 - Talking with Kim and Tamara about holiday travel 03:34 - Tamara’s tips for the holiday in NYC 05:59 - Christmas festival in Leavenworth WA 07:40 - Wassailing weekend in Woodstock VT 09:27 - Holiday in Hawaii 11:05 - St. Augustine FL 12:26 - Vancouver Island Holiday 15:00 - Airlie Gardens in North Carolina 16:19 - Parade of boats in California 17:42 - Gaylord Opryland Hotel Country Christmas 19:58 - Holiday at Coeur d'alene resort 21:30 - Holiday at Hershey Park 24:11 - Disneyland Holiday 27:29 - Indiana, PA - Christmas tree capital of the world 29:07 - Bellevue WA Snowflake lane 30:40 - Annapolis chocolate binge festival 32:08 - Illuminate SF 33:35 - Philadelphia 35:50 - Denver, Colorado 37:35 - Local holiday events 39:00 - Great Wolf Lodge in the winter 41:14 - Dude ranch and lodge winter packages 46:30 - Give away!! BEST HOLIDAY DESTINATIONS New York City is very crowded for the holidays but it is worth it because it is such an iconic christmas destination. You will want to visit Rockefeller Center to see the big Christmas tree and ice skating rink but it is less crowded in Bryant Park. Be sure to check out the Christmas markets, see a show, and look at the themed department store windows! Leavenworth, WA has been themed as a Bavarian village. The whole town has strict design codes so all of the stores all have wood panelling and signage. They do a huge Christmas festival including a Christmas lighting and a nutcracker museum. Woodstock, VT is very picturesque and looks like the classic winter scene. They have an annual Wassailing Weekend at the beginning of December with carriage rides and Victorian-dressed riders. Christmas in Hawaii is actually a great holiday destination. There are different events that happen on the different islands. If you check with your hotel you may also get a chance to see a surfing Santa! St. Augustine Florida is the oldest city in the US. For the holidays they have a Nights of Lights celebration that runs from the end of November to the end of January. They also have trolley and carriage rides, guided walks and the Regatta of Lights, with colorfully decorated boats. Butchart Gardens in British Columbia does a 12 days of Christmas installation. So you can walk through beautiful light decorations for all twelve days. Hershey Park in Pennsylvania opens up part of the park with decorations and lights. Also, not far from the park they the Hershey Sweet Lights, which is about a two-mile drive thru of lights and decorations display. Indiana, PA is the Christmas tree capital of the world and has a ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ festival that runs from the week of Thanksgiving through the week before christmas. You can take a hayride and visit a christmas tree farm. This is a great small town that does Christmas in a big way! MENTIONED ON THE PODCAST Rockefeller Center Tree Lighting Nutcracker Museum Wassaling Weekend Honolulu City Lights Nights of Lights Regatta of Lights 12 Days of Christmas Installations Boat Parade of Lights in California Coeur d’alene Resort Holiday It’s a Wonderful Life Festival Chocolate Binge Festival Illuminate SF Festival of Light Great Wolf Lodge Podcast Holiday at Great Wolf Lodge - We3 Travel Holiday at Great Wolf Lodge - Stuffed Suitcase Christmas on the East Coast FOLLOW US AND SPREAD THE WORD! If you liked this show, please be sure to subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, or Google Play and leave us a review! Have a question or comment? Send us an email or leave us a voicemail at +1.641.715.3900, ext. 926035# You can also follow our travels on Stuffed Suitcase and We3Travel, or follow the Vacation Mavens on Instagram, Facebook or Twitter. Thanks for listening!

Brentwood Bay Resort & Spa, Victoria's only 5-star oceanfront boutique resort has 35 beautifully designed Oceansuites and Oceanvillas, tailored for the luxury traveler. The resort is conveniently located in the heart of Victoria's wine-country, only 20 minutes from downtown, and just across the bay from the world famous Butchart Gardens. Support the show: https://www.theinformedtraveler.org/

Brentwood Bay Resort & Spa, Victoria's only 5-star oceanfront boutique resort has 35 beautifully designed Oceansuites and Oceanvillas, tailored for the luxury traveler. The resort is conveniently located in the heart of Victoria's wine-country, only 20 minutes from downtown, and just across the bay from the world famous Butchart Gardens. Support the show: https://www.theinformedtraveler.org/

In this podcast, Sue and I talk about our fun trip to the world famous Butchart Gardens on Vancouver Island north of Victoria, British Columbia. We talk about what we saw in our visit to the Gardens, how we got there and some of the highlights of the day. If you are a gardener, you'll want to make sure that you put visiting the Butchart Gardens on your bucket list. The post Butchart Gardens : Podcast 17 appeared first on All Around The West.

Our last port of call onboard the Star Princess is Victoria, Canada with a stop at The Butchart Gardens. In this video, we explore the famous sunken garden, rose garden, and Japanese garden.