YAM goes in search of Victoria’s best happy hours and discovers a city that has embraced a new tradition. In bars and on patios everywhere, Victorians are blissing out with their favourite beers and cocktails. Read more…
HOW FITNESS CAN CHANGE YOUR LIFE
From surfing to Jazzercise, fitness not only shapes our bodies, but also has the power to completely transform our lives in powerful and positive ways. Discover how inspiration, not intimidation, is the most powerful tool when you are embarking on Project You. Read more…
IN SEARCH OF THE ELUSIVE COASTAL CLAM
Known as the shellfish capital of BC, the beaches of Baynes Sound are where the oyster industry has flourished for decades. Follow YAM’s food writer Cinda Chavich as she discovers the how, where and when to dig for clams — and cook your catch! Read more…
HOME TOUR: AN INVITING RETREAT BY THE SEA
A Gulf Island escape doesn’t get any dreamier than this Pender Island home, designed for inviting family gatherings. Inspired by nature and filled with art and mementos, this home exemplifies summer living at its best. Read more…
Photo Gallery: Dîner en Blanc 2016
The fourth annual Dîner en Blanc Victoria saw a crowd of 1,700 descend on the grounds of the Delta Ocean Pointe for the elegant picnic, where attendees dress in head-to-toe white. Read more…
PANTONE’S COLOURS OF THE YEAR: PERFECT FOR SUMMER
Looking for fresh new colours to update your décor? From expressing your mood to creating a calming atmosphere, use Pantone’s Colour of the Year to bring a feeling of relaxation into your home. Read more…
Dîner en Blanc Returns to Victoria
The worldwide epicurean phenomenon Dîner en Blanc is returning to Victoria for the fourth consecutive year. On June 23, guests will gather at a secret location to share a gourmet meal in one of the city’s most beautiful public spaces Read more…
Local Women Recognized for Daily Contributions
Twelve local women were celebrated this week for how they make their lives — not their living. On Monday, June 6, members of the community gathered at the Victoria Conference Centre for the 2016 Unlimited Awards. Read more…
25 BEST EATS IN VICTORIA
Victoria is blessed with a wealth of small, independent restaurants, creative chefs, beautiful bakers, bold butchers and cheesemakers — in short, a food scene that’s vibrant and growing organically every day, literally from the ground up. Read more…
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT TEQUILA
It’s safe to say that tequila has been given something of a bad rap over the years. Forget what you know: premium tequila is made for sipping, not shots. Read more…