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Did you know? Salt Spring Island has a hospital, plus extensive seniors oriented opportunities. A superb retirement lifestyle is available. It has 3 elementary, one middle, & a state of the art senior secondary school. There is a private school on island, too. A great family oriented lifestyle c...
01/31/2013
January is easing into February...always a welcome month in the Pacific Northwest Coast rim. Along with the romance of Valentine's Day, this region can enjoy the welcome eruptions of an early Spring...snowdrops, crocuses, primroses, daffodils, tulips, early rhododendrons, camellias, early orname...
01/30/2013
Recreational Gems on Salt Spring Island...cottage retreats to inspire. Looking for a beautiful walk-on beach, a terrific beach-combing / walking gem, with warm ocean swimming? A kayaker's paradise? In the heart of the best protected boating waters in the world? Here it is! A lovely island-style c...
01/29/2013
It seems that no livelihood is untouched by the eraser of the Internet. In the post-Internet world, a consumer driven template, we have the twitterverse questioning established political stances. It's a bottom up model. We have Internet based e-trading in stocks. Cars are researched & bought onl...
01/28/2013
Here's a Frank Lloyd Wright inspired home...an oceanfront point, a premier location, an exceptional property holding, awaiting you! On Salt Spring Island, the jewel of the Canadian Gulf Islands, and in the heart of the best protected boating waters in the world. A Frank Lloyd Wright inspired tr...
01/27/2013
Do you love gardens? This is a great time to wander through some famed local gardens, to see them stripped down and awaiting Spring's burgeoning...and to pick up some seed packets, starter plants, design ideas. And to attend a Seedy Saturday, in your area! Victoria bound? Well, the famous Butc...
01/26/2013
One of Salt Spring's premier oceanfront properties can be yours...a beautiful sweep of sandy beach at your doorstep. Here it is...a very special oceanfront property on prestigious Old Scott Road...and it's waiting for you! Private, sunny (s/sw/w exposures...sunsets!), with an amazing beach...sand...
01/26/2013
Robbie Burns Day is an annual celebration of the life and works of Scotland's Bard. If you've never been to a Burns Supper, you have a treat before you! A piper leads you in, there's the salute to the Haggis, Scottish Country Dancing, a traditional dinner, toasts and stories...it's a special tri...
01/24/2013
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So, the Year of the Snake in the Chinese zodiac. Does this imply that a shedding of skins, for a new direction, is necessary? A six world year if you're into numerology. Does this imply a renewed leaning towards altruistic responses & a return to structure & tradition? More unrest in all politic...
01/23/2013
Lifestyle treasure plus award winning wines...the Garry Oak Vineyard on Salt Spring Island awaits your pleasure! Call me. On Salt Spring & the other Canadian Gulf Islands, growth is controlled through strict zoning/density bylaws, via a provincial government body, known as the Islands Trust, whic...
01/22/2013
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