We seek out E:Ne to indulge in the fine locally inspired cuisine and expertly paired Sake for a complete sensory experience. Only the freshest and finest local ingredients are hand-selected to showcase their bold, masterful yet whimsical preparations and fine Sakes. Each of the offerings and pairings was clearly purpose-built to satisfy, and that is exactly what they did.
Read MoreWe dive deep into another local Vancouver Island distillery gaining international attention for their award winning spirits. Through proprietary distilling and maturation techniques, Macaloney’s New Caledonian Distillery is on the forefront of cask matured spirits, packed full of Scottish heritage and tradition. Macaloney’s is soon becoming the finest Whiskies outside of Scotland.
Read MoreWhen we think of tea-producing nations we often think of exotic or distant lands, utterly and completely foreign to our temperate Canadian way of life. West Holme Tea has been proudly growing organic terroir tea for over a decade, right here on our fair island. Based in a small valley on Southern Vancouver Island, West Holme continues to make a big splash in the international tea trade since its launch in 2016. Victor Vesley shared insights into how West Holme Tea became an international tea brand as we visited the farm to explore the numerous offerings, see how the tea is grown, and most importantly indulge in some award-winning teas.
Read MoreThe Westin Bear Mountain is undergoing a massive renovation that will forever change the world-famous resort. We headed up the mountain to see what is in store for the freshly appointed Spa and the plans that leave no aspect of the current Westin unturned. Boasting some all-new amenities, fresh finishes, and exclusive features sure to amaze, The Westin will continue to be a premier resort well into the foreseeable future.
Read MoreTigh-Na-Mara Resort’s “pièce de résistance”, The Grotto Spa, was recently named the #1 Spa in Canada by Spas of America. Guests flock to the retreat year after year to enjoy a plethora of bodily indulgences, often with a focus on natural West Coast ingredients.
Read MoreIf you enjoy small plate dining and inventive dishes created with locally sourced fine ingredients, you should seriously consider visiting the Livet for your next culinary adventure.
Read MoreA local distillery won the highly coveted top prize at the World Gin Awards this year - the Best Contemporary Gin was awarded to Sheringham Distillery for their Seaside Gin, which has now collected a total of eight awards including the San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2017 Silver Medal.
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