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David Stevens

A Tour Of Victoria's Chinatown, and the Narrowest Street in North America

Victoria's Chinatown - Historic GateCanada's oldest Chinatown, established around 1858 is located right here in Victoria, BC on Fisgard Street. When you arrive at the historic gates of Chinatown, you will be met with the sights and sounds of this small but interesting bit of old Victoria.

Take a look at the interesting shops in Fan Tan Alley, at the heart of Chinatown. It is the narrowest street in North America, being only 5 ft wide. The downtown walking tours include the area in their itinerary.

My Passion for Hockey Became My Passion for Real Estate!

David Stevens Hockey Passion

I was 4 years old when I first played ice hockey, in Bayfield, Ontario.

My Dad used to take me skating on the local pond and we kids played road hockey every spare minute of every day.

During my high school years I attended the Athol Murray College of Notre Dame in Wilcox, Regina. Then I played University hockey at UMass-Lowell, Massachusetts, eventually becoming a pro hockey player in Europe for a total of 12 great years.

In the meantime, I was always interested in buying and selling real estate both in Europe and in Victoria, British Columbia, where my family live, so once I quit hockey I knew what I wanted to do with my life.

Real Estate is now my passiona and it seems there is always something different going on in the business, thus keeping me on my toes now instead of on my skates!

All the Best to everyone on Active Rain for 2009.

David

New Year's Resolutions ... not my "thing"!

Cordova Bay Beach

But, in these financially unstable days I think it's very easy to get caught up and confused about the current financial crisis. I am therefore going to resolve to pay more attention and not assume that "all is fine with my financial status".

The main thing, in my opinion, is to be fully aware of where the money is invested and how it's working for me. I also feel that more attention needs to be paid to the everyday bills such as mobile phones, insurance, credit cards, and whether I am paying too much for the privilege of using those necessessities.

So, IF I HAVE to make any New Year's Resolution it is to become more organized with regard to the financial aspects of my life ...

Photo of Cordova Bay Beach - not the Annual Polar Bear Swim at Elk Lake, but I couldn't find any photos of the Victoria Polar Bear Swim that weren't copyrighted! The swim starts today, Jan 1, 2009, at 12 noon.

By the way, the temperature in Victoria today is quite balmy at 3 degrees Celcius or 37.4 Farenheit.

Victoria Lighted Ship Parade in the Inner Harbour

Lighted Ship Parade Victoria BC

The 19th Annual Lighted Ship Parade will take place on Saturday Dec. 6, 2008 at 7 p.m. The ships can be seen in the Inner Harbour, and complimentary hot chocolate, coffee and candy canes will be served at Ship Point as the ships sail past.

Donations will go to The Victoria Cool Aid Society which runs various programs and an emergency shelter for the homeless.

An evening Market, at Ship Point Pier, with entertainment, carol singers, Christmas ware and local artisans, will run from 5 - 9 pm. Santa should even be there too!

A Surfer's Paradise on Vancouver Island, BC

Coast Guard off Cox Island, Nr. TofinoCoast Guard 2Coast Guard 4These photos were taken of the Canadian Coast Guard boat, off Cox Island, near Tofino, Vancouver Island during an Autumn storm this month. In the summer months Tofino is a surfer's paradise, having a long sandy beach and great waves!