Historical Vancouver Island

The OG Advertising Platform: Historical Newspapers of Victoria

By |2022-02-28T22:23:24+00:00February 28th, 2022|Historical Vancouver Island|

When it comes to advertising a home in Victoria, the mediums on which to do so are nearly endless. Agents today can choose from social media platforms like Instagram, Facebook and even TikTok (!),

Time Travel, Timelines, and a Timely Topic: Pemberton Memorial Operating Room

By |2022-01-28T21:45:24+00:00January 28th, 2022|Historical Vancouver Island|

I think we can all agree that, given the hypothetical choice, we would most definitely prefer to have an operation done in 2022 as opposed to 1822. But is that fear warranted, or are

Women and War: Women and their Service during the First World War

By |2021-11-22T22:18:02+00:00November 22nd, 2021|Cultural Events, Historical Vancouver Island|

As our logo says, Pemberton Holmes was established in 1887. This date has given the family-run company time to not only amass an extensive history, but also to grow an archive of materials that

When our Ho(l)mes are far away: The letters that connect us all

By |2021-11-09T00:15:48+00:00November 9th, 2021|Cultural Events, Historical Vancouver Island|

As our logo says, Pemberton Holmes was established in 1887. This date has given the family-run company time to not only amass an extensive history, but also to grow an archive of materials that

Visit Duncan, City of Totems

By |2019-02-19T21:18:59+00:00January 10th, 2019|Historical Vancouver Island, Lifestyle, Things To Do, Vancouver Island Neighbourhoods|

About Duncan Beautiful Duncan, the City of Totems, is located in the Cowichan Valley about halfway between Victoria approximately 50 kilometers to the south, and Nanaimo 50 kilometers or so to the north.  The Duncan

Come Play in Parksville!

By |2018-12-07T19:16:52+00:00August 15th, 2018|Cultural Events, Enjoying Your Home, Historical Vancouver Island, Lifestyle, Things To Do, Tourism BC, Vancouver Island Neighbourhoods|

The City of Parksville is a wonderful place to raise a family, retire or simply have up your sleeve as a vacation spot. This spectacular seaside community is known for its long sandy beaches, annual events

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