Sharon Whitehead

Whimsical Wednesday

Posted on Nov 11, 2020

Part of the wonderment of living in our community are the people that add a little sparkle to the miles of trails we enjoy every day. Sometimes these surprises don’t unveil themselves to you until you’ve walked that trail a dozen times!

Our daily walks connect us with our neighbours and the community. I find myself wondering who amongst us took the...

Magical Monday

Posted on Jun 15, 2020

On a visit to the island a number of years ago, we stayed at a lovely home on the water in the Sans Pareil area. While out exploring this lovely neighbourhood early one morning, my husband found an entrance into Rathtrevor Park which has become a weekly and almost daily walk for us. This magical seaside stroll is breathtaking with spectacular views...

Slumber Sunday

Posted on Jun 14, 2020

A Country Manor is another lovely B&B nestled into the calm waters of Nanoose Bay. Located off of Powder Point Road and Blokker and owned and run by Elaine Cowan, this beautiful property has gorgeous grounds and comfortable rooms with picturesque views over the gardens and across the bay. To keep everyone safe, A Country Manor is temporarily closed...

Feature Friday

Posted on Jun 12, 2020

This home in Nanoose Bay is everyone’s dream who want to move to Vancouver Island. The peace and tranquility this location exudes calms the soul. If you’ve recently retired, this is the perfect property to welcome you after leaving behind a demanding career. It’s the reward for a daily work schedule that has ended and a rest well earned where you d...

Magical Mondays

Posted on Jun 08, 2020

If you’re like my husband and I, we love finding new paths to take our little terrier Sidney and nice length loops are perfect. At just under 6 kilometres, Westwood Lake in Nanaimo is exactly that. A lovely easy walking path with the exception of a steep start that circles the lake and provides the perfect distance to give yourselves and your furry...

Saturday Stroll

Posted on Jun 06, 2020

Saturday is a great day to visit the Qualicum Market. Open year round from 8:30am-12pm, choose from a wide variety of goods produced by neighbouring farms and local artisans. Located off Memorial on Veteren’s way, this market offers fresh organic produce, all kinds of meats including fresh chicken, sausage, beef and pork and specialty baked product...