by Deborah Rogers – It seems I’ll never quite know where Seaside Magazine will take me next. This month I ended up on the water for a two-hour sunset paddle tour from Port Sidney Marina, in the capable hands of Amber and Alana from Blue Dog Kayaking. It had been a warm day, but Amber […]
Deb’s Day Out: Finding Tranquility One Stroke at a Time
by Gillian Crowley – Raven Baroque Plays Early Hits Don’t miss this combination of beautiful music, wigs and pantaloons! The 14-piece Raven Baroque Orchestra will play the hits from 1600 to 1750 in full costume in Victoria and Sidney during July and August. Admission is by donation. July 7 – Beacon Pavilion, Sidney 7 to
by Laura Waters – As I walk into the greenhouse after a long winter I long for the intoxicating fragrance of lemon verbena. I hope my plants have made it through a rough winter. The plants require protection in the winter and need to be covered in leaves and nestled close to the house or
Island Dish: Lemon Verbena and Ginger Sorbet
by Jesse Holth – During these long, hot summer days, everyone is looking for a way to beat the heat. One of the best places to cool off is at Sooke Potholes Provincial Park, where you can take a dip in the Sooke River. There are several places to swim in the clear, emerald water,
Island Adventures: Summer Swimming at Sooke Potholes
story by Janice Henshaw | photos by nuttycake.com – Although I have visited many incredible homes for Seaside Magazine, I was still awed by the magnificence of this Saanichton home when the craftsman-style front door swung open, revealing vaulted white shiplap ceilings, fir floors and tall windows that fill the house with light. At the
Seaside Homes: A Beachy Feel – Fresh & Light
