Historical Vancouver Island

The OG Advertising Platform: Historical Newspapers of Victoria

By |2023-02-13T21:23:47+00:00March 2nd, 2022|Historical Vancouver Island, Pemberton Holmes in the News|

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 Operation Room.

By |2022-02-07T22:00:42+00:00January 31st, 2022|Historical Vancouver Island, Lifestyle & Leisure, Pemberton Holmes in the News|

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

A Snowy Blast from the Past: Winter in Historical Victoria

By |2022-01-05T22:16:12+00:00January 5th, 2022|Cultural Events, Enjoying Your Home, Historical Vancouver Island, Lifestyle & Leisure, Vancouver Island Neighbourhoods|

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

Women And War: Women and their service during the First World War

By |2021-11-23T21:19:36+00:00November 23rd, 2021|Cultural Events, Historical Vancouver Island, Lifestyle & Leisure, Pemberton Holmes in the News, Vancouver Island Neighbourhoods|

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 |2021-11-09T20:55:17+00:00November 9th, 2021|Cultural Events, Historical Vancouver Island, Lifestyle & Leisure, Rememberance Day|

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 & Leisure, 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 & Leisure, 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

What’s Happening on Salt Spring Island?

By |2019-04-08T19:33:43+00:00June 15th, 2018|Cultural Events, Historical Vancouver Island, Lifestyle & Leisure, Things To Do, Tourism BC, Vancouver Island Neighbourhoods|

Did you know Salt Spring Island has been a hot vacation spot for years? If you didn’t, it might be time to plan a trip to the gorgeous island. Located in the Salish Sea between Vancouver

Our Historic Esquimalt in Beautiful Victoria, BC

By |2018-05-29T22:03:04+00:00March 25th, 2018|Historical Vancouver Island, Tourism BC, Vancouver Island Neighbourhoods, Victoria Real Estate Market|

Most of us know Esquimalt as a pleasant seaside community full of parks, waterways, and fabulous local real estate. Only ten minutes outside of Downtown Victoria, it is easily one of the most sought after

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