Comments for Hummingbird604.com http://hummingbird604.com The personal blog of a Vancouver-based educator in environmental issues Fri, 25 May 2012 06:07:03 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 Comment on Win a #TravelTuesday Chefs Across The Water #CAW Grand Prize with @Hastings_House @SaltSpringAir and @hummingbird604 by Vancouver Airbnb http://hummingbird604.com/2012/05/22/win-a-traveltuesday-chefs-across-the-water-caw-grand-prize-with-hastings_house-saltspringair-and-hummingbird604/comment-page-1/#comment-26932 Vancouver Airbnb Fri, 25 May 2012 06:07:03 +0000 http://hummingbird604.com/?p=16993#comment-26932 I'll just start by saying Salt Spring Island is on 'my list' of places to go & afraid as I am of flying I think it would be an incredible journey with amazing views to get there by a float plane. One of my most recent BC road trips was we took some guests from England to Vancouver Island for the day. We started in Victoria & took them to see the seals at Oak Bay Marina, went for coffee in Oak Bay & then we took the scenic route to the inner harbour and drove through Beacon Hill Park to the World's tallest totem pole. We also by chance found a huge watering can that was incorporated into a water park! We drove over the Malahat to Whipple Tree Junction and stopped in Duncan to see the many totem poles and the world's largest hockey stick. We carried on to Chemanius and did a walking tour of their infamous outdoor murals and had tea at "Twisted Sister's." We then headed to Nanaimo to catch the ferry home. BC is beautiful! I’ll just start by saying Salt Spring Island is on ‘my list’ of places to go & afraid as I am of flying I think it would be an incredible journey with amazing views to get there by a float plane.

One of my most recent BC road trips was we took some guests from England to Vancouver Island for the day. We started in Victoria & took them to see the seals at Oak Bay Marina, went for coffee in Oak Bay & then we took the scenic route to the inner harbour and drove through Beacon Hill Park to the World’s tallest totem pole. We also by chance found a huge watering can that was incorporated into a water park! We drove over the Malahat to Whipple Tree Junction and stopped in Duncan to see the many totem poles and the world’s largest hockey stick. We carried on to Chemanius and did a walking tour of their infamous outdoor murals and had tea at “Twisted Sister’s.” We then headed to Nanaimo to catch the ferry home. BC is beautiful!

]]> Comment on Write! Canada in Vancouver (Write! Vancouver) by Raul http://hummingbird604.com/2012/05/16/write-canada-in-vancouver-write-vancouver/comment-page-1/#comment-26925 Raul Thu, 24 May 2012 23:30:26 +0000 http://hummingbird604.com/?p=16910#comment-26925 UPDATE: The winner is @JaneThePutri via Twitter. Congratulations! Please email me with your full name and address to raul(@)hummingbird604(.)com - thanks! UPDATE: The winner is @JaneThePutri via Twitter. Congratulations! Please email me with your full name and address to raul(@)hummingbird604(.)com – thanks!

]]> Comment on Pinsanity: The dark side of Pinterest, via @ComeDiva by Diana Paulsen http://hummingbird604.com/2012/05/24/pinsanity-the-dark-side-of-pinterest-via-comediva/comment-page-1/#comment-26921 Diana Paulsen Thu, 24 May 2012 22:03:35 +0000 http://hummingbird604.com/?p=16937#comment-26921 This is a great post. I know how much pinterest can affect ones' personal lives. But you just can't resist it. I loved the video more than anything else. Thanks for sharing. -Diana This is a great post. I know how much pinterest can affect ones’ personal lives. But you just can’t resist it.
I loved the video more than anything else.

Thanks for sharing.

-Diana
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]]> Comment on Win a #TravelTuesday Chefs Across The Water #CAW Grand Prize with @Hastings_House @SaltSpringAir and @hummingbird604 by Sanaz http://hummingbird604.com/2012/05/22/win-a-traveltuesday-chefs-across-the-water-caw-grand-prize-with-hastings_house-saltspringair-and-hummingbird604/comment-page-1/#comment-26919 Sanaz Thu, 24 May 2012 21:42:26 +0000 http://hummingbird604.com/?p=16993#comment-26919 My best experience is doing a road trip across BC to Banff, we stopped in small towns along the way and had a ton of fun! My best experience is doing a road trip across BC to Banff, we stopped in small towns along the way and had a ton of fun!

]]> Comment on Win a #TravelTuesday Chefs Across The Water #CAW Grand Prize with @Hastings_House @SaltSpringAir and @hummingbird604 by Andrea Gregory http://hummingbird604.com/2012/05/22/win-a-traveltuesday-chefs-across-the-water-caw-grand-prize-with-hastings_house-saltspringair-and-hummingbird604/comment-page-1/#comment-26894 Andrea Gregory Thu, 24 May 2012 15:56:30 +0000 http://hummingbird604.com/?p=16993#comment-26894 I am so eager to see to Salt Spring Island! In the meantime, here are my top five most memorable B.C. moments: 1. Houseboating at Lake Shuswap 2. Sailing adventure to Thetus Island 3. The spectacular Northern Lights outside Dawson Creek 4. A week enjoying the sunshine and beaches of Nelson 5. Driving the incredible Fraser Canyon I hope to add Salt Spring Island to the list! I am so eager to see to Salt Spring Island! In the meantime, here are my top five most memorable B.C. moments:

1. Houseboating at Lake Shuswap
2. Sailing adventure to Thetus Island
3. The spectacular Northern Lights outside Dawson Creek
4. A week enjoying the sunshine and beaches of Nelson
5. Driving the incredible Fraser Canyon

I hope to add Salt Spring Island to the list!

]]> Comment on Win a #TravelTuesday Chefs Across The Water #CAW Grand Prize with @Hastings_House @SaltSpringAir and @hummingbird604 by Cathy Browne http://hummingbird604.com/2012/05/22/win-a-traveltuesday-chefs-across-the-water-caw-grand-prize-with-hastings_house-saltspringair-and-hummingbird604/comment-page-1/#comment-26888 Cathy Browne Thu, 24 May 2012 15:44:13 +0000 http://hummingbird604.com/?p=16993#comment-26888 I haven't traveled much in BC yet, but this would be a wonderful opportunity for me to combine my love of travel, food, wine and photography! Fingers crossed:-) I haven’t traveled much in BC yet, but this would be a wonderful opportunity for me to combine my love of travel, food, wine and photography! Fingers crossed:-)
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]]> Comment on Win a #TravelTuesday Chefs Across The Water #CAW Grand Prize with @Hastings_House @SaltSpringAir and @hummingbird604 by Natalie http://hummingbird604.com/2012/05/22/win-a-traveltuesday-chefs-across-the-water-caw-grand-prize-with-hastings_house-saltspringair-and-hummingbird604/comment-page-1/#comment-26853 Natalie Thu, 24 May 2012 04:44:17 +0000 http://hummingbird604.com/?p=16993#comment-26853 My favourite vacation in BC is actually my yearly family trips to Fairmont Hot Springs, BC. We lived in Calgary and when I was born, my family bought a timeshare in the villas. We went up the 2nd week of July every year and enjoy golfing, BBQs and the hot springs. We loved it! It was small and quaint - no television or phones, just books, Willie Nelson music and good family bonding. It was only three hours from Calgary. Since we moved to Vancouver as a family in 1997, we began trading our unit to other places, but I always have a fondness for Fairmont. My sister ever had her honeymoon up there! Thanks for hosting the contest Raul!! It sounds like an amazing (re)treat!! My favourite vacation in BC is actually my yearly family trips to Fairmont Hot Springs, BC. We lived in Calgary and when I was born, my family bought a timeshare in the villas. We went up the 2nd week of July every year and enjoy golfing, BBQs and the hot springs. We loved it! It was small and quaint – no television or phones, just books, Willie Nelson music and good family bonding. It was only three hours from Calgary. Since we moved to Vancouver as a family in 1997, we began trading our unit to other places, but I always have a fondness for Fairmont. My sister ever had her honeymoon up there! Thanks for hosting the contest Raul!! It sounds like an amazing (re)treat!!
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]]> Comment on Win a #TravelTuesday Chefs Across The Water #CAW Grand Prize with @Hastings_House @SaltSpringAir and @hummingbird604 by Cindy Smith http://hummingbird604.com/2012/05/22/win-a-traveltuesday-chefs-across-the-water-caw-grand-prize-with-hastings_house-saltspringair-and-hummingbird604/comment-page-1/#comment-26851 Cindy Smith Thu, 24 May 2012 03:12:21 +0000 http://hummingbird604.com/?p=16993#comment-26851 I remember my one and only trip to Salt Spring with my husband more than 10 years ago.  We took BC Ferries (not sure if there was float plane service then) and brought our bikes.   The trip over was very scenic and we were even lucky enough to see some Orca whales on the way!  It was a day of cycling with frequent stops to taken local art, crafts, pottery and of course time out to try some yummy treats!  I tried Salt Springs coffee the first time and still remember how amazing it tasted. My fond memories of Salt Spring are of a peaceful warm community full of talented locals. I remember my one and only trip to Salt Spring with my husband more than 10 years ago.  We took BC Ferries (not sure if there was float plane service then) and brought our bikes.   The trip over was very scenic and we were even lucky enough to see some Orca whales on the way!  It was a day of cycling with frequent stops to taken local art, crafts, pottery and of course time out to try some yummy treats!  I tried Salt Springs coffee the first time and still remember how amazing it tasted. My fond memories of Salt Spring are of a peaceful warm community full of talented locals.

]]> Comment on In Memoriam: Robin Gibb (1949-2012) by Natalie http://hummingbird604.com/2012/05/20/in-memoriam-robin-gibb-1949-2012/comment-page-1/#comment-26848 Natalie Thu, 24 May 2012 01:44:52 +0000 http://hummingbird604.com/?p=16973#comment-26848 Fav song ever is To Love Somebody Fav song ever is To Love Somebody

]]> Comment on Best Patio in Vancouver and British Columbia 2012 by Anabelle http://hummingbird604.com/2012/05/11/best-patio-in-vancouver-and-british-columbia-2012/comment-page-1/#comment-26847 Anabelle Thu, 24 May 2012 01:40:39 +0000 http://hummingbird604.com/?p=16877#comment-26847 There's a nice spot at the Canoe Club in Victoria. A bit of space outside, just off Chinatown. There’s a nice spot at the Canoe Club in Victoria. A bit of space outside, just off Chinatown.
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]]> Comment on Win a #TravelTuesday Chefs Across The Water #CAW Grand Prize with @Hastings_House @SaltSpringAir and @hummingbird604 by dave http://hummingbird604.com/2012/05/22/win-a-traveltuesday-chefs-across-the-water-caw-grand-prize-with-hastings_house-saltspringair-and-hummingbird604/comment-page-1/#comment-26845 dave Thu, 24 May 2012 01:09:39 +0000 http://hummingbird604.com/?p=16993#comment-26845 surfing in tofino. vacation away from home yet closely accessible by ferry! surfing in tofino. vacation away from home yet closely accessible by ferry!
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]]> Comment on Win a #TravelTuesday Chefs Across The Water #CAW Grand Prize with @Hastings_House @SaltSpringAir and @hummingbird604 by nancy http://hummingbird604.com/2012/05/22/win-a-traveltuesday-chefs-across-the-water-caw-grand-prize-with-hastings_house-saltspringair-and-hummingbird604/comment-page-1/#comment-26844 nancy Thu, 24 May 2012 01:08:53 +0000 http://hummingbird604.com/?p=16993#comment-26844 Best experience with friends to Sunshine coast. Fishing and catching fresh crab/shirmp and then making it fresh... nothing can beat the sunshine and relaxing times! Best experience with friends to Sunshine coast. Fishing and catching fresh crab/shirmp and then making it fresh… nothing can beat the sunshine and relaxing times!

]]> Comment on Win a #TravelTuesday Chefs Across The Water #CAW Grand Prize with @Hastings_House @SaltSpringAir and @hummingbird604 by Colleen http://hummingbird604.com/2012/05/22/win-a-traveltuesday-chefs-across-the-water-caw-grand-prize-with-hastings_house-saltspringair-and-hummingbird604/comment-page-1/#comment-26843 Colleen Thu, 24 May 2012 01:04:52 +0000 http://hummingbird604.com/?p=16993#comment-26843 When I was young (9? 11? something like that), I drove across BC with my dad, from Qualicum Beach (where I grew up) to Cranbrook BC. It's something I will never forget - the small towns, the mountains, desert, rivers and lakes... we live in a very very beautiful province, and one I am trying very very hard not to take for granted. When I was young (9? 11? something like that), I drove across BC with my dad, from Qualicum Beach (where I grew up) to Cranbrook BC. It’s something I will never forget – the small towns, the mountains, desert, rivers and lakes… we live in a very very beautiful province, and one I am trying very very hard not to take for granted.

]]> Comment on 10 years of Eat! Vancouver (and a giveaway for a prize pack!) by Raul http://hummingbird604.com/2012/05/14/10-years-of-eat-vancouver-and-a-giveaway-for-a-prize-pack/comment-page-2/#comment-26841 Raul Thu, 24 May 2012 00:54:32 +0000 http://hummingbird604.com/?p=16892#comment-26841 UPDATE: The winner of my giveaway is Janet! (found you have a Twitter account!) - please email me with your full name and mailing address at raul(@)hummingbird604(.)com Thanks! And enjoy! UPDATE: The winner of my giveaway is Janet! (found you have a Twitter account!) – please email me with your full name and mailing address at raul(@)hummingbird604(.)com

Thanks! And enjoy!

]]> Comment on Win a #TravelTuesday Chefs Across The Water #CAW Grand Prize with @Hastings_House @SaltSpringAir and @hummingbird604 by Anabelle http://hummingbird604.com/2012/05/22/win-a-traveltuesday-chefs-across-the-water-caw-grand-prize-with-hastings_house-saltspringair-and-hummingbird604/comment-page-1/#comment-26840 Anabelle Thu, 24 May 2012 00:51:19 +0000 http://hummingbird604.com/?p=16993#comment-26840 I haven't been either to SSI, Hastings House or used Salt Spring Air, but my life in BC has been a vacation on its own. I will always remember my first visit to Vancouver, when I still lived in Victoria. The majestic mountains, the contrast between glass and trees and the amazing feeling that everything was new and shiny. Despite my later... disillusion, I will always remember that time when I walked out of the bus depot for the first time and saw IT. It took my breath away, and I still retain some of my love from this amazing first time. I haven’t been either to SSI, Hastings House or used Salt Spring Air, but my life in BC has been a vacation on its own.

I will always remember my first visit to Vancouver, when I still lived in Victoria. The majestic mountains, the contrast between glass and trees and the amazing feeling that everything was new and shiny. Despite my later… disillusion, I will always remember that time when I walked out of the bus depot for the first time and saw IT. It took my breath away, and I still retain some of my love from this amazing first time.
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]]> Comment on Win a #TravelTuesday Chefs Across The Water #CAW Grand Prize with @Hastings_House @SaltSpringAir and @hummingbird604 by Anabelle http://hummingbird604.com/2012/05/22/win-a-traveltuesday-chefs-across-the-water-caw-grand-prize-with-hastings_house-saltspringair-and-hummingbird604/comment-page-1/#comment-26839 Anabelle Thu, 24 May 2012 00:50:52 +0000 http://hummingbird604.com/?p=16993#comment-26839 I haven't been either to SSI, Hastings House or used Harbour Air, but my life in BC has been a vacation on its own. I will always remember my first visit to Vancouver, when I still lived in Victoria. The majestic mountains, the contrast between glass and trees and the amazing feeling that everything was new and shiny. Despite my later... disillusion, I will always remember that time when I walked out of the bus depot for the first time and saw IT. It took my breath away, and I still retain some of my love from this amazing first time. I haven’t been either to SSI, Hastings House or used Harbour Air, but my life in BC has been a vacation on its own.

I will always remember my first visit to Vancouver, when I still lived in Victoria. The majestic mountains, the contrast between glass and trees and the amazing feeling that everything was new and shiny. Despite my later… disillusion, I will always remember that time when I walked out of the bus depot for the first time and saw IT. It took my breath away, and I still retain some of my love from this amazing first time.
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]]> Comment on Write! Canada in Vancouver (Write! Vancouver) by Anabelle http://hummingbird604.com/2012/05/16/write-canada-in-vancouver-write-vancouver/comment-page-1/#comment-26838 Anabelle Thu, 24 May 2012 00:43:45 +0000 http://hummingbird604.com/?p=16910#comment-26838 I'd say both Beverly Boissery and Tanya Hawke. So many interesting things to see though! And I could totally make it to Vancouver for that day. Seems like an awesome thing to come to the mainland for! I really just want to get a kick in my lazy writing butt. (I hope I let enough time pass so that my participation is ethical :)) I’d say both Beverly Boissery and Tanya Hawke. So many interesting things to see though! And I could totally make it to Vancouver for that day. Seems like an awesome thing to come to the mainland for!

I really just want to get a kick in my lazy writing butt.

(I hope I let enough time pass so that my participation is ethical :) )

]]> Comment on Win a #TravelTuesday Chefs Across The Water #CAW Grand Prize with @Hastings_House @SaltSpringAir and @hummingbird604 by Lor. http://hummingbird604.com/2012/05/22/win-a-traveltuesday-chefs-across-the-water-caw-grand-prize-with-hastings_house-saltspringair-and-hummingbird604/comment-page-1/#comment-26837 Lor. Thu, 24 May 2012 00:37:09 +0000 http://hummingbird604.com/?p=16993#comment-26837 Mom and I went to Saltsping for a wedding and it was so charming. The mother of the bride made jackets for the wedding party using the wool of her own sheep. There was a beautiful view over the water as we had a BBQ. Aside from the event, we loved driving around the island discovering artist studios and especially the amazing farmers' market. We would love to go back. If you haven't been, do go... Mom and I went to Saltsping for a wedding and it was so charming. The mother of the bride made jackets for the wedding party using the wool of her own sheep. There was a beautiful view over the water as we had a BBQ. Aside from the event, we loved driving around the island discovering artist studios and especially the amazing farmers’ market. We would love to go back. If you haven’t been, do go…

]]> Comment on Win a #TravelTuesday Chefs Across The Water #CAW Grand Prize with @Hastings_House @SaltSpringAir and @hummingbird604 by Lisa http://hummingbird604.com/2012/05/22/win-a-traveltuesday-chefs-across-the-water-caw-grand-prize-with-hastings_house-saltspringair-and-hummingbird604/comment-page-1/#comment-26834 Lisa Wed, 23 May 2012 23:38:20 +0000 http://hummingbird604.com/?p=16993#comment-26834 My most recent trip to Lilloet was memorable! Amazing wines in that region, and a relaxing dinner at a lovely Greek restaurant. I love Gold Rush country! My most recent trip to Lilloet was memorable! Amazing wines in that region, and a relaxing dinner at a lovely Greek restaurant. I love Gold Rush country!

]]> Comment on Write! Canada in Vancouver (Write! Vancouver) by Lois http://hummingbird604.com/2012/05/16/write-canada-in-vancouver-write-vancouver/comment-page-1/#comment-26833 Lois Wed, 23 May 2012 23:35:07 +0000 http://hummingbird604.com/?p=16910#comment-26833 Although I've done lots of dry writing, including technical, academic, and legal writing, I would like to explore more creative options. My favourite workshop would be Songwriting - something totally different for me! Although I’ve done lots of dry writing, including technical, academic, and legal writing, I would like to explore more creative options.

My favourite workshop would be Songwriting – something totally different for me!

]]> Comment on Win a #TravelTuesday Chefs Across The Water #CAW Grand Prize with @Hastings_House @SaltSpringAir and @hummingbird604 by Brigette http://hummingbird604.com/2012/05/22/win-a-traveltuesday-chefs-across-the-water-caw-grand-prize-with-hastings_house-saltspringair-and-hummingbird604/comment-page-1/#comment-26820 Brigette Wed, 23 May 2012 20:25:46 +0000 http://hummingbird604.com/?p=16993#comment-26820 I've never been to Salt Spring Island, but would love to go. Neither has my husband...and his birthday is June 10...just saying. ;-) My best travel experience in BC has to be to the Sunshine Coast at the Rockwater Secret Cove Resort. They have the most amazing treetop tenthouse suites that are so romantic. Add in a glorious massage and some fantastic food, and that was a weekend away in heaven. :-) I’ve never been to Salt Spring Island, but would love to go. Neither has my husband…and his birthday is June 10…just saying. ;-)

My best travel experience in BC has to be to the Sunshine Coast at the Rockwater Secret Cove Resort. They have the most amazing treetop tenthouse suites that are so romantic. Add in a glorious massage and some fantastic food, and that was a weekend away in heaven. :-)

]]> Comment on Win a #TravelTuesday Chefs Across The Water #CAW Grand Prize with @Hastings_House @SaltSpringAir and @hummingbird604 by Ian Y http://hummingbird604.com/2012/05/22/win-a-traveltuesday-chefs-across-the-water-caw-grand-prize-with-hastings_house-saltspringair-and-hummingbird604/comment-page-1/#comment-26812 Ian Y Wed, 23 May 2012 19:20:10 +0000 http://hummingbird604.com/?p=16993#comment-26812 DING DING DING! Bonus points for my best BC experience story haha. Honestly though, it has to be my stay at Green Acres that is located right on the edge of St.Mary's Lake. Awesome fishing for bass that is just non-stop at the month of May. Like literally once your line hits the water bam bam..FISH ON! I'll never forget that as I caught over 30 fish in under 2 hours! Mmmmmm :) DING DING DING! Bonus points for my best BC experience story haha. Honestly though, it has to be my stay at Green Acres that is located right on the edge of St.Mary’s Lake. Awesome fishing for bass that is just non-stop at the month of May. Like literally once your line hits the water bam bam..FISH ON! I’ll never forget that as I caught over 30 fish in under 2 hours! Mmmmmm :)

]]> Comment on 10 years of Eat! Vancouver (and a giveaway for a prize pack!) by Cat http://hummingbird604.com/2012/05/14/10-years-of-eat-vancouver-and-a-giveaway-for-a-prize-pack/comment-page-2/#comment-26805 Cat Wed, 23 May 2012 18:59:18 +0000 http://hummingbird604.com/?p=16892#comment-26805 The World Culinary Tourism Expo! What better way to travel than by eating :D The World Culinary Tourism Expo! What better way to travel than by eating :D

]]> Comment on Win a #TravelTuesday Chefs Across The Water #CAW Grand Prize with @Hastings_House @SaltSpringAir and @hummingbird604 by Manuel http://hummingbird604.com/2012/05/22/win-a-traveltuesday-chefs-across-the-water-caw-grand-prize-with-hastings_house-saltspringair-and-hummingbird604/comment-page-1/#comment-26800 Manuel Wed, 23 May 2012 18:26:26 +0000 http://hummingbird604.com/?p=16993#comment-26800 My favorite travel experience within British Columbia would have to be the camping trip that I took a few summers ago to Penticton. I flew to Kelowna with my wife and we stayed at a tent campground on Skaha Lake. I loved the beach, and the warm, shallow water -- totally perfect for swimming. Penticton and Kelowna are awesome for summer vacations, the views are amazing with the rolling hills of vineyards. We did some hiking, took the Kettle Valley train, went swimming a bunch, ate a ton of fresh fruit. BC is pretty amazing. My favorite travel experience within British Columbia would have to be the camping trip that I took a few summers ago to Penticton. I flew to Kelowna with my wife and we stayed at a tent campground on Skaha Lake. I loved the beach, and the warm, shallow water — totally perfect for swimming. Penticton and Kelowna are awesome for summer vacations, the views are amazing with the rolling hills of vineyards. We did some hiking, took the Kettle Valley train, went swimming a bunch, ate a ton of fresh fruit. BC is pretty amazing.

]]> Comment on Vancouver International Children’s Festival 2012 on Granville Island by catherine pope http://hummingbird604.com/2012/05/21/vancouver-international-childrens-festival-2012-on-granville-island/comment-page-1/#comment-26797 catherine pope Wed, 23 May 2012 18:20:42 +0000 http://hummingbird604.com/?p=16978#comment-26797 I love to bicycle around Stanley Park with my 5 year old daughter. We have one of the those trail-a-bikes -- so I can go fast and get some exercise while she enjoys the sights and sounds. Also the Harmony Arts Festival in West Van the first week of August -- lots of free music and fun for kids. I love to bicycle around Stanley Park with my 5 year old daughter. We have one of the those trail-a-bikes — so I can go fast and get some exercise while she enjoys the sights and sounds. Also the Harmony Arts Festival in West Van the first week of August — lots of free music and fun for kids.

]]> Comment on Win a #TravelTuesday Chefs Across The Water #CAW Grand Prize with @Hastings_House @SaltSpringAir and @hummingbird604 by Meaghan Campbell http://hummingbird604.com/2012/05/22/win-a-traveltuesday-chefs-across-the-water-caw-grand-prize-with-hastings_house-saltspringair-and-hummingbird604/comment-page-1/#comment-26794 Meaghan Campbell Wed, 23 May 2012 18:17:26 +0000 http://hummingbird604.com/?p=16993#comment-26794 My favourite travel memory in BC is getting married on Saltspring - at the Barn in the South End on a spectacular June evening. It was a magical day and night and captured the true Island spirit - Saltspring will alwys be home for me even though I don't live there anymore. My favourite travel memory in BC is getting married on Saltspring – at the Barn in the South End on a spectacular June evening. It was a magical day and night and captured the true Island spirit – Saltspring will alwys be home for me even though I don’t live there anymore.

]]> Comment on Cloud 9 Specialty Bakery (New Westminster) by Cloud 9 Specialty Bakery http://hummingbird604.com/2012/05/21/cloud-9-specialty-bakery-new-westminster/comment-page-1/#comment-26791 Cloud 9 Specialty Bakery Wed, 23 May 2012 17:29:18 +0000 http://hummingbird604.com/?p=16989#comment-26791 Thanks so much for the mention. We're pleased to hear you enjoyed the samples. We agree that gluten-free has gained a lot more awareness and are happy that we can fill the void for gluten-free baked goods that don't compromise taste or texture! Hope you get a chance to stop by soon! Thanks so much for the mention. We’re pleased to hear you enjoyed the samples. We agree that gluten-free has gained a lot more awareness and are happy that we can fill the void for gluten-free baked goods that don’t compromise taste or texture! Hope you get a chance to stop by soon!

]]> Comment on Vancouver International Children’s Festival 2012 on Granville Island by John Kageorge http://hummingbird604.com/2012/05/21/vancouver-international-childrens-festival-2012-on-granville-island/comment-page-1/#comment-26789 John Kageorge Wed, 23 May 2012 17:23:53 +0000 http://hummingbird604.com/?p=16978#comment-26789 My 3 kids and I love bike rides. It doesn't matter where: South Surrey, The Dike in Steveston, Stanley Park, you name it. My 3 kids and I love bike rides. It doesn’t matter where: South Surrey, The Dike in Steveston, Stanley Park, you name it.

]]> Comment on Write! Canada in Vancouver (Write! Vancouver) by jane http://hummingbird604.com/2012/05/16/write-canada-in-vancouver-write-vancouver/comment-page-1/#comment-26785 jane Wed, 23 May 2012 16:31:12 +0000 http://hummingbird604.com/?p=16910#comment-26785 I want to see and meet writers and get to know their works I want to see and meet writers and get to know their works

]]> Comment on Win a #TravelTuesday Chefs Across The Water #CAW Grand Prize with @Hastings_House @SaltSpringAir and @hummingbird604 by Shirley http://hummingbird604.com/2012/05/22/win-a-traveltuesday-chefs-across-the-water-caw-grand-prize-with-hastings_house-saltspringair-and-hummingbird604/comment-page-1/#comment-26778 Shirley Wed, 23 May 2012 16:05:27 +0000 http://hummingbird604.com/?p=16993#comment-26778 We loved visiting the wineries in the Okanagan. Also, the half ironman we did in Osoyoos was pretty unforgettable. We loved visiting the wineries in the Okanagan. Also, the half ironman we did in Osoyoos was pretty unforgettable.

]]> Comment on Win a #TravelTuesday Chefs Across The Water #CAW Grand Prize with @Hastings_House @SaltSpringAir and @hummingbird604 by Shirley http://hummingbird604.com/2012/05/22/win-a-traveltuesday-chefs-across-the-water-caw-grand-prize-with-hastings_house-saltspringair-and-hummingbird604/comment-page-1/#comment-26777 Shirley Wed, 23 May 2012 16:03:47 +0000 http://hummingbird604.com/?p=16993#comment-26777 My best travel experience was in the Okanagan. But I have heard so many good things about Salt Spring Island and would LOVE to go there! My best travel experience was in the Okanagan. But I have heard so many good things about Salt Spring Island and would LOVE to go there!

]]> Comment on Win a #TravelTuesday Chefs Across The Water #CAW Grand Prize with @Hastings_House @SaltSpringAir and @hummingbird604 by Marianna http://hummingbird604.com/2012/05/22/win-a-traveltuesday-chefs-across-the-water-caw-grand-prize-with-hastings_house-saltspringair-and-hummingbird604/comment-page-1/#comment-26776 Marianna Wed, 23 May 2012 16:00:26 +0000 http://hummingbird604.com/?p=16993#comment-26776 One of our best B.C. vacations was to an island, not Salt Spring, but Galiano. It was an adventure that provided fodder for many a tale to tell! I have not yet been to Salt Spring, so this would be the perfect opportunity to go! (Does it count for extra points if I have Salt Spring Island Basil Chevre in my fridge, right now? :) ) One of our best B.C. vacations was to an island, not Salt Spring, but Galiano. It was an adventure that provided fodder for many a tale to tell!

I have not yet been to Salt Spring, so this would be the perfect opportunity to go!

(Does it count for extra points if I have Salt Spring Island Basil Chevre in my fridge, right now? :) )

]]> Comment on Vancouver International Children’s Festival 2012 on Granville Island by Melanie http://hummingbird604.com/2012/05/21/vancouver-international-childrens-festival-2012-on-granville-island/comment-page-1/#comment-26775 Melanie Wed, 23 May 2012 15:44:23 +0000 http://hummingbird604.com/?p=16978#comment-26775 I think I gave you my laundry list of things-to-do-with-little-kids when said nephews were visiting! And as you know, anything at all to do with trains (any kind) are favourites of my kidlets - the mini train at Stanley Park, the railway pak in Squamish, or even a trip on the Skytrain. So, one of our easiest (and cheapest) activities is to take the bus and Canada Line to YVR to plane-spot. Both kids love this! (Bonus points for the parents when we can tack on a Seabus trip, too!) I think I gave you my laundry list of things-to-do-with-little-kids when said nephews were visiting! And as you know, anything at all to do with trains (any kind) are favourites of my kidlets – the mini train at Stanley Park, the railway pak in Squamish, or even a trip on the Skytrain. So, one of our easiest (and cheapest) activities is to take the bus and Canada Line to YVR to plane-spot. Both kids love this! (Bonus points for the parents when we can tack on a Seabus trip, too!)

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]]> Comment on Win a #TravelTuesday Chefs Across The Water #CAW Grand Prize with @Hastings_House @SaltSpringAir and @hummingbird604 by raincoaster http://hummingbird604.com/2012/05/22/win-a-traveltuesday-chefs-across-the-water-caw-grand-prize-with-hastings_house-saltspringair-and-hummingbird604/comment-page-1/#comment-26754 raincoaster Wed, 23 May 2012 11:56:16 +0000 http://hummingbird604.com/?p=16993#comment-26754 Dammit, Raul, how am I supposed to win your contests if you always run them when I'm in Penticton? Will SaltSpring Air come and pick me up there and deliver me safely to the hot tub on the hill where I am cat-sitting? I'm NEVER getting to Saltspring in my whole damn life. Fine. BE that way. Dammit, Raul, how am I supposed to win your contests if you always run them when I’m in Penticton? Will SaltSpring Air come and pick me up there and deliver me safely to the hot tub on the hill where I am cat-sitting?

I’m NEVER getting to Saltspring in my whole damn life. Fine. BE that way.
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]]> Comment on 10 years of Eat! Vancouver (and a giveaway for a prize pack!) by lammie http://hummingbird604.com/2012/05/14/10-years-of-eat-vancouver-and-a-giveaway-for-a-prize-pack/comment-page-2/#comment-26737 lammie Wed, 23 May 2012 06:31:17 +0000 http://hummingbird604.com/?p=16892#comment-26737 Bite of vancouver yum just anticipating it! Bite of vancouver yum just anticipating it!

]]> Comment on 10 years of Eat! Vancouver (and a giveaway for a prize pack!) by janet http://hummingbird604.com/2012/05/14/10-years-of-eat-vancouver-and-a-giveaway-for-a-prize-pack/comment-page-2/#comment-26736 janet Wed, 23 May 2012 06:23:37 +0000 http://hummingbird604.com/?p=16892#comment-26736 I would live to check out Bite of Vancouver. I would live to check out Bite of Vancouver.
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]]> Comment on Win a #TravelTuesday Chefs Across The Water #CAW Grand Prize with @Hastings_House @SaltSpringAir and @hummingbird604 by Valerie http://hummingbird604.com/2012/05/22/win-a-traveltuesday-chefs-across-the-water-caw-grand-prize-with-hastings_house-saltspringair-and-hummingbird604/comment-page-1/#comment-26735 Valerie Wed, 23 May 2012 06:04:58 +0000 http://hummingbird604.com/?p=16993#comment-26735 Savary Island! Takes all day to get there, but once you do...WOW, it's gorgeous and definitely runs on its own time! Love to camp out on South Beach or rent a cabin Savary Island! Takes all day to get there, but once you do…WOW, it’s gorgeous and definitely runs on its own time! Love to camp out on South Beach or rent a cabin

]]> Comment on 10 years of Eat! Vancouver (and a giveaway for a prize pack!) by Valerie http://hummingbird604.com/2012/05/14/10-years-of-eat-vancouver-and-a-giveaway-for-a-prize-pack/comment-page-2/#comment-26733 Valerie Wed, 23 May 2012 06:01:03 +0000 http://hummingbird604.com/?p=16892#comment-26733 Bite of Vancouver and Barista Championships! Bite of Vancouver and Barista Championships!

]]> Comment on Win a #TravelTuesday Chefs Across The Water #CAW Grand Prize with @Hastings_House @SaltSpringAir and @hummingbird604 by Margriet http://hummingbird604.com/2012/05/22/win-a-traveltuesday-chefs-across-the-water-caw-grand-prize-with-hastings_house-saltspringair-and-hummingbird604/comment-page-1/#comment-26730 Margriet Wed, 23 May 2012 04:51:28 +0000 http://hummingbird604.com/?p=16993#comment-26730 I live on gorgeous Salt Spring where I run Between The Covers Booklovers' B & B. Love reading your comments and experiences. Hastings House is a special place on this island. And no one gets you here more in style than Salt Spring Air. I love flying in over the sparkling waters in a little float plane. We encourage all of our visitors to try the floatplanes. With lots of organic and gourmet food places, this island is a culinary treat at any time of year! I live on gorgeous Salt Spring where I run Between The Covers Booklovers’ B & B. Love reading your comments and experiences. Hastings House is a special place on this island. And no one gets you here more in style than Salt Spring Air. I love flying in over the sparkling waters in a little float plane. We encourage all of our visitors to try the floatplanes. With lots of organic and gourmet food places, this island is a culinary treat at any time of year!

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