Posts Tagged "British Columbia"

The Cowichan Valley: Where to Eat

Posted on Apr 14, 2021

The Pagoda outside Unsworth Restaurant.

The Cowichan Valley is a regional district in the southern part of Vancouver Island in British Columbia. We headed over from the mainland to the Island last year to explore its wine offerings after it was recently bestowed the Province’s designation as a sub-Geographical Indication (sub-GI). Of course, no AdVINEture would be complete without trying the local fare and despite our limited time and somewhat limited choices, we did find some worthy stops to recommend.

Top 5 Romantic Weekends for Wine Lovers on the West Coast

Posted on Jan 31, 2018

We are acutely aware how lucky we are to live on the West Coast. Living in this area provides unparalleled proximity to several world-class wine regions and we have been fortunate enough to have shared some very memorable experiences together. With Valentine’s Day looming, there are few things that pair better with romance than a great bottle of wine, particularly when shared over a great meal. Expand that date into a weekend away with a loved one and you’re virtually guaranteed to win his or her heart.

The Lieutenant Governor’s Awards for Excellence in BC Wines 2016

Posted on Oct 27, 2016

In September AdVINEtures had the privilege of being asked to join Her Honour Judith Gichon, Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia and forty other members of the consular corps and directors of the Government House Foundation on a three day trip to the Okanagan. Our purpose was to join Her Honour as she presented her award to 12 outstanding wineries.

Rockwater Secret Cove Resort (Halfmoon Bay, BC)

Posted on Feb 16, 2016

As you can probably tell from our blog, we love to travel. But despite our desire to search out new hidden gems, we are fully aware of how lucky we are to live in a place as beautiful as British Columbia. As a result, we always make a point to explore our own backyard just as often as we do someone else’s. And while we don’t take our proximity to this beauty for granted, we are often happily reminded of it when we get a chance to visit places like Rockwater Secret Cove Resort.