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Archive for August, 2002
Spirit dancing
Wednesday, August 21st, 2002 by GetawayBC.com
Healing strength of powwow dancing could lend joy to the lives of government leaders, head of the local Little Ravens’ troupe says.
Joe Thorne Sr. is proud his 15 young ravens will compete in next
Family’s fair more special than ever this year
Wednesday, August 21st, 2002 by GetawayBC.com
Many of the Cobble Hill Fair’s trophies have been around for years, passing from generation to generation of Cowichan Valley farmers, craftspeople or horseback riders.
But at this year’s fair, held o
Oak Bay snippets
Tuesday, August 20th, 2002 by GetawayBC.com
Foul Bay Road was named by early shipping navigators, not because of any particularly foul odour, but because the bay itself (also known as Gonzales Bay) was so rocky it made passage treacherous.
Chinese Cemetery
Tuesday, August 20th, 2002 by GetawayBC.com
The Chinese Cemetery at Harling Point (off Crescent Road) is a landmark Oak Bay is proud to have within its municipal limits.
Through the diligence of Victoria’s Chinese community and local voluntee
Exploring the Uplands area
Tuesday, August 20th, 2002 by GetawayBC.com
The Walk: The Uplands: Cattle Point, Uplands Park, homes of the Uplands, hidden coves along the coastline.
Beautiful homes and stately grounds are the rule here, but there also exists the pleasures
Oak Bay Beach Hotel & Marine Resort
Tuesday, August 20th, 2002 by GetawayBC.com
This local landmark opened in 1927, a classic Tudor design with spectacular views located on the water’s edge. It was built by Major William J. Merston when friends bet him he couldn’t build the hotel
The Marina: fishing, food and fun
Tuesday, August 20th, 2002 by GetawayBC.com
A seafarer’s paradise for fishing, food or fun that will get your salmon running, the Oak Bay Marina offers a family-style array of activities.
Nestled on Beach Drive at the eastern tip of Turkey He
John Tod’s scary secret
Tuesday, August 20th, 2002 by GetawayBC.com
Western Canada’s oldest house is still standing today and doing magnificently. A pity its spooks and spirits can’t talk. The John Tod home (properly called Oak Bay House), at 2564 Heron Street, was bu
Raise your glass
Tuesday, August 20th, 2002 by GetawayBC.com
Thirsty visitors agree that there is nothing better than a glass of cold libation after (and perhaps even before or during) a hard day’s sightseeing. A pint of local perfection awaits even the most st
Flocking together in a birder’s paradise
Tuesday, August 20th, 2002 by GetawayBC.com
Oak Bay residents fly united in their love of all things winged and feathered. With thousands and thousands of pounds of birdseed sold each year and stunning gardens designed to attract as many feat