Featuring the fabulous Fairwinds neighbourhood located in Nanoose Bay, it’s easy to understand why this community appeals to retirees. As you wind your way along Powder Point Road you will come across the entrance to the Enos Lake trailhead on your left and soon after, the small parking area for the Notch Hill trailhead entrance on your right. Fair...
Top Bridge is one of our favourite spots. With multiple access points, you can vary the length and spend as much or as little time as you have exploring this wonderful treasure. True to it’s name, you will discover a suspension bridge which crosses the Englishman River where the path continues.
The access point we use is within walking distance of t...
When clients come over to the island to start their home search, they often need somewhere to stay. One of our favourite spots when we were searching for our dream home was “Inn the Estuary” right here in Nanoose Bay.
Harold and Marianne are the perfect hosts. Nestled into a natural estuary, the view across the bay is spectacular and the bird watchi...
Every Friday I will be featuring a new community farm. Vancouver Island prides itself on the many family farms that bring exceptional food to our tables. We meet these wonderful members of our community at the markets we support. They enjoy sharing their stories and speak of their products with pride. This week I visited Silver Meadows farm in Erri...
For me, Mondays are a great day to go for a hike and enjoy the numerous magical forest pathways. On Monday it’s quiet, children are back at school and the work week has begun for many, so apart from the seniors and retired folks, you often have the path to yourselves. The trails are varied and suit all age ranges and abilities. You can find a short...
