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Your West Coast Culture. A magazine about the people and places that make the Saanich Peninsula the little piece of paradise we call home.

The Art of Classic Cars by Orion

Until August 8, 2026 The annual Torquemasters Auto Extravanza takes place during the B.C. Day long weekend on Sunday August 2 and features classic cars of all makes and models. Coinciding with this great event is an art show of paintings depicting vintage vehicles by local artist Orion. View this classic artwork at Alexander’s Coffee [...]

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Illuminating the Peninsula: ArtSea Community Arts Council Salish Sea Lantern Festival

August 22nd 6:30–9:30pm Beacon Park 9801 Seaport Place, Sidney If you’ve ever watched glowing lanterns drift through Sidney at dusk, you’ve experienced the magic of the Salish Sea Lantern Festival, presented by ArtSea Community Arts Council. From August 16 to 22, the Week of Lanterns invites residents and visitors to help the Saanich Peninsula shine

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Get Out! – Forest Bathing in ȽÁU,WELṈEW̱ / John Dean Provincial Park

Words & Photos Shelley Tice Sometimes the best walks aren't about getting anywhere in particular: they're about slowing down and paying attention to the journey itself. With that intention in mind, we headed to ȽÁU,WELṈEW̱ / John Dean Provincial Park for a morning of forest bathing. Starting from the north entrance, we set out along

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Last Word

Words Tabatha Golat, Editorial Director This summer, I found myself floating in the ocean on an inflatable tube that was very clearly designed for a child. Somewhere along the way, I had misread the Amazon listing, but once I stopped laughing, I realized I didn’t care. For an hour, I wasn’t thinking about the next

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First Word

Words Seaside Sue, Publisher & Founder I'm not quite sure how to put into words the feelings I have as I write this, but the photo above says so much of what is in my heart. It represents more than a celebration – it represents a legacy, one that I know will continue on with

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