Canadian Heritage Recipes
The holidays are a time of inspiration for many of us. The gatherings and sharing of love among friends and neighbors brings out an intense interest and curiosity. The joy and festivities may inspire
A Quiet New Years
The basic elements of New Year's Eve at home are some festive lights, wonderful food and drink, and a stellar movie playlist. Set the stage with a few candles and fanciful light strings to brighten
A Snowy Blast from the Past: Winter in Historical Victoria
Exciting news! The forecast says our winter holidays shall be dusted with a layer of magical snow! And while this means snow angels, snowball fights and hot cocoa, what does it mean for after
Christmas Events In The Cowichan Valley
It's December 1st today and we are all getting excited for the 2021 Christmas season. There are many events in the Cowichan Valley to celebrate the holidays, from craft fairs and Christmas markets, with
Women And War: Women and their service during the First World War
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
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
Choosing The Right Television For You
Changing lifestyle priorities and the move to tablets has put less emphasis on a theater experience that was popular a few years ago. The design conversation is turning to hiding or disguising the television,
Holiday Happenings 2018 – Greater Victoria
Here at Pemberton Holmes, we are usually talking about real estate in Victoria. Buying, selling, what the market is doing, and what else can we do to serve our clients? As members of the Greater
Unique Things to Do in Victoria, BC – Part 1
We aren’t just about real estate in Victoria and Vancouver Island, sometimes we get some down-time, and want to do something unique for date night, hanging with our friends, or for family fun day.
Explore Quaint Qualicum Beach!
We hope you caught our Come Play In Parksville post last month and started thinking about how wonderful it would be to visit – or maybe even live – there. This month, we're heading slightly up