Kevin Ramsay

For many, summer in Victoria is best spent at Thetis Lake.  Swimming, sunbathing, hiking, cliff-jumping, dogwalking – you name it – this is a great location for some of nature’s finest moments. 

There are actually two lakes – Upper and Lower Thetis – that are the main attractions of the 831 hectare park comprised of delicate Garry Oak ecosystems.  Located at the end of Six Mile Road in V ...

June 1, 2009

Victoria Housing Market Gains Strength

The Greater Victoria area housing market gained additional strength last month with a significant increase in sales along with firm prices. A total of 879 homes and other properties sold in May through the Victoria Real Estate Board’s Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®), up 17 per cent from the 747 sales in April and up 14 per cent compared ...