Victoria, BC

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My best friend will be moving to Alberta soon and I will miss her dearly.

She is the best kind of friend.

She makes time for me when she doesn't have any.

She listens as much as I talk.

Sam and I can share a good laugh, and a good cry.

She has been there for the ups and downs, and values connection more than perfection.

She is a true friend and life's gold.

She shines brighter than no other.

We hope you have a special friend in your life like Sam.

Sam moving away doesn't change how I feel about her.

I know we will still be best friends and will always be in touch one way or the other.

I wish only the best for Sam and her family.

Take care my friend and know that I love you!

Dine Around & Stay In Town Victoria 2012!
February 17 through March 16

In Cooperation between, Tourism Victoria and the Victoria Branch of the BC Restaurant & Food Services Association (BCRFA), and the Bravo! Victoria ProArt Alliance Members are teaming up to offer the popular Dine Around, Stay and be Entertained in Victoria event.

A truly Pfanntastic Opportunity to Experience the Finest of what Greater Victoria has to offer its residents and visitors at amazing value. As we get to know our own town and the wonderful dining, hotel and theatre entertainment experiences that can be enjoyed in our own town, this event offers us the ability to become better ambassadors for our community.... At least that will be our excuse for taking in as many of these events and dining experiences as possible.....:)

For 2012 and based on overwhelming feedback, the opportunities to enjoy Fine Food, Great Accommodation and Pfanntastic Entertainment have been extended during this year's Dine, Stay and be Entertained event to run for a full month.

The Dine, Stay and Be Entertained in Victoria Concept

• Participating Restaurants will offer three course menus costing $20, $30 or $40 per person
• Participating Accommodations offer one night room rates of $69, $79, $99 and $129
• Entertainment; Bravo! Victoria sees ProArt Alliance members offer great deals on tickets for
  productions during Dine Around & Stay in Town 2012

The Dine Around Town, Menu Launch

February 16, 2012 at Harbour Towers Hotel & Suites from 5pm – 8pm (get your Tickets at Victoria Tourism).

• For details click here

Check Out The Dine Around Town Participating Restaurants and their Menus

The Participating Restaurants will offer three-course menus with prices between for $20, $30, $40 CND per person and are all paired with BC VQA wine suggestions. This year we are again pleased to offer celiac-friendly (gluten free) menus.

• View the menus

Check Out The Stay in Town Participating Accommodations

Dine Around & Stay in Town Victoria's offers world-class accommodations to compliment this experience. These accommodation options will allow food lovers to pamper themselves with an overnight stay.

• View the accommodation options

Complete the Pfunn, and Be entertained by the Bravo! Victoria ProArt Alliance Members

Dine Around Town Diners can treat themselves to dinner, an overnight stay in a fabulous accommodation property and take in exciting professional theatre or music performances – all at amazing prices. Bravo! Victoria.

• View the Bravo! Victoria offers

IN VICTORIA IS NORTH AMERICAS LARGEST TEA FESTIVAL FEB 18/19-2012

Are you Attending the Victoria Annual Tea Festival...many are, in fact they are expecting a record turn out this year for the 6th Annual Tea Festival.

• Tea is the world’s most popular beverage after water.
• Over 300 litres of water are used to steep tea at the festival

• Where: The Victoria Conference Center’s Crystal Garden
• When: Saturday Feb 18th and Sunday Feb 19th
• Admission: $25 at the Door, Advance tickets $20 visit www.victoriateafestival.com or call 250-370-4880 for a list of Ticket outlets.

The Victoria Tea Festival is a fundraiser for Camosun College’s Child Care Services and is sponsored by Silk Road Tea, Murchies Tea & Coffee, Serious Coffee, VanCity Credit Union, Victoria Times Colonist Newspaper, Chek TV News and Ocean 98.5 radio.

(nearly) Silent Sunday on a Beach in Cordova Bay, Saanich BC.

With over 150 beaches to choose from in Greater Victoria, it is hard to pick any one beach that is our Pfanntastic Favourite, so we let you decide, by showing off our beaches one at the time as we visited them or from our ever growing collection of Greater Victoria Images....

We do take requests, so if you have a Greater Victoria beach (or any other location) that you want us to visit, describe, or or show pictures off, please let us know and we will use it as our Pfanntastic excuse to have a Greater Victoria outdoor adventure.

OAK BAY BC SOUTH OAK BAY REAL ESTATE UPDATE

As we head full steam ahead into February 2012, Real Estate is busy throughout the City of Victoria in South Oak Bay ....one of the most popular and sought after areas to live and raise a family.

I spend a lot of time as youth and an adult living in South Oak Bay.

All Homes South of Oak Bay Ave are in South Oak Bay.

Google Map of South Oak Bay

Current Number of homes in South Oak Bay total 26 homes For Sale...the Average Asking Price = $ 2,072,065 (One waterfront home on King George Terrace is Listed at $9,500,000 and another waterfront home on Beach Dr is listed for $10,999,000, bringing the average listing price up in South Oak Bay)

Current Pending Sales in South Oak Bay Total = 6...The Average Pending Sale Price = $1,175,000 total Days on the Market 47

YTD to Date Sales from Feb 12/11 to Feb 12/12 Total 93 Homes Sold over the last 12 months in South Oak Bay..The average Selling Price in South Oak Bay was $977,361

I did a YouTube video driving through South Oak Bay to give you an idea of the homes and neighborhood....Enjoy !

Here is a 30 Day Market Report Snapshot for Current listing, Pending Sales, Expired and Canceled listing and Solds

Source: www.1-victoria-real-estate.com