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taste the world
Taste the delicious culinary corners of the world -- and find the best food in Victoria -- with food + travel writer Cinda Chavich


THE LITTLE CANNERY THAT COULD: Artisan canned wild BC salmon and tuna
St. Jean's Cannery in Nanaimo is Canada’s main producer of Ocean Wise canned fish, and the last major tuna cannery in North America.
Cinda Chavich
Aug 4, 2022


TAKE IT OUTSIDE: Tips for an al fresco feast, and some sweet spots to spread your picnic blanket
Dining al fresco, at a picnic site or sprawled on a beach blanket, is one of the joys of Vancouver Island life. Recipes to fill your basket.
Cinda Chavich
Jun 23, 2022

GELATO ON THE EDGE: QB Gelato serves sweet and savoury gelato, too
Kelowna's QB Gelato is known for it's hand-made artisan gelato in many delicious flavours — and offers specialty dinners featuring gelato wi
Cinda Chavich
Jun 9, 2022


TRAVEL: Easy ideas for camping and glamping holidays in BC
Outdoor getaways are a trendy way to travel — from simple to super stylish, "all inclusive camping" is the latest buzz for Canadian campers.
Cinda Chavich
Jun 4, 2022


TRAVEL: A Bluewater Adventure on Canada's wild west coast
Sailing tour in the Salish Sea for grizzly bear and whale watching, orcas, humpbacks and wildlife of all kinds, plus indigenous culture.
Cinda Chavich
Jun 3, 2022


TRAVEL: What To Do, Where To Eat and What To See On a Weekend Trip to Richmond
Dine on authentic dim sum, visit a Buddhist Temple, and shop in a splashy Asian shopping mall right here in BC.
Cinda Chavich
Apr 9, 2022


TRAVEL: Laid back luxury in Tofino
Seeking solitude? A walk on a remote beach on Canada's wild west coast, with some fine food on the side, is my favourite kind of retreat.
Cinda Chavich
Apr 9, 2022


A HONG KONG MINUTE
You can have an authentic Chinese culinary adventure, right here in BC, with a tasty tour of the Asian restaurant scene in Richmond, no...
Cinda Chavich
Apr 3, 2022


THE BUZZ ON SALT SPRING
Head to Salt Spring Island for some real, home-style Montreal Smoked meat and to share a laugh with Buzzy. By CINDA CHAVICH Got a...
Cinda Chavich
Sep 3, 2020


SAILS AND ALES: Sailing the Salish Sea in search of BC's coastal craft brewers
A craft beer tour on the historic Maple Leaf schooner is an enlightening way to explore the Salish Sea and taste a west coast specialty.
Cinda Chavich
Sep 3, 2020
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