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Well, after a scorching Summer of sizzling barbecues, eggs frying on sidewalks, and unrelenting heatwaves, the completion of this past three-day weekend signalled our country’s collective agreement that Summer fun is now officially over. Yup, fun no more. To wrap it up with a bow, in Canada we mark the end of Summer annually by celebrating the economic and social achievements of workers (and…

I cherish oceans and treasure mountains. Physically prominent on the west coast, it wasn’t until I moved to Toronto 25 years ago I realized how vital their presence are for me. How so? The cadence of the ocean waves recalibrate my own rhythm, while the sheer massing of rock formations grounds me. I consider them my bookends for balance. To nourish my love of life and my passion for work, taking respites near…

While I’m in the mountains hiking, I thought I’d share with you a couple more super places for delicious dining in Victoria. If you’re not in Victoria anytime soon yourself, make a point to tell any friends who are! Il Terrazzo Ristorante 555 Johnson Street Victoria, B.C. 1-250-361-0028 Il Terrazzo Ristorante has been voted…

Ok, so I returned to the beach for a sandy saltwater-scented ocean-lapping fix. How could I not? I’m a water sign. When the wind kicks up, the ingenious locals create driftwood barriers to provide a little shelter. Check these out!         ~Steven House And Home Travel

It’s no secret I love to dine out. Yesterday I raved about Pagliacci’s…but here are a few more of my favourite lite bite places in Victoria. Canoe Brewpub & Marina 450 Swift Street Victoria, B.C. 1-250-361-1940 Canoe Brewpub, Marina and Restaurant, is located on the waterfront in Victoria’s active inner harbour in the ‘Design…

Pagliacci’s Restaurant Broad and Fort Street Victoria, B.C. 1-250-386-1662 Being the industrious entrepreneur that I am, I was cutting the lawns for several neighbours on my street at the age of ten, delivering newspapers for The Times Colonist at the age of thirteen, and working in restaurants from the age of fifteen…

There’s always some theme running through my blog that may not be evident to most readers, but last Monday I wrote about Toronto’s newest Harbourfront Park – Sugar Beach. Now I adore sugar and I love a great beach so those ideas simmered with me all week, until it made…

If you’re looking for a site that is chock-a-block full of great ideas for every room in your house, check out apartment therapy! This is a winner of a website! ~ Steven Worthy Websites

When I was a kid, one of the very first inappropriate jokes I learned went like this: Pass the sugar, Sugar Pass the honey, Honey Pass the tea… Bag! Hysterical at the age of 9, worthy of an eye roll today, eh? I’m sure the title of my blog might be how…