The Fairmont Empress hotel sits majestically at the cornerstone of Victoria’s sparkling Inner Harbour and and features turn of the century architecture, classic beauty and an unrivalled location on the water. More than 800 people per day come to … Continue reading →

A ferry ride from the mainland and we are back into city visiting, staying at the lovely Fairmont “Empress”. Beautiful specimen of Arbutus in the hotel grounds, often referred to as the Madrona, which is a native species of British … Continue reading →

WOWIE! AWESOME! FABULOSO!….a balmy 20 degrees and sunny….the helicopter flight over Whistler Summit and Blackcomb Mountain goes off as planned…..woo hoo. Only 12 minutes of flight in a 5 seater Bell helicopter 401 but worth every minute. Then the Peak … Continue reading →