For those of us who live on Vancouver Island, it’s easy to take for granted all the awesome areas within driving distance. Whether you’re spending a long weekend away or taking time off during the summer, you are only a stone’s throw from world class holiday destinations. Tofino, which sits on Vancouver Island’s west…
Did you know that the word picnic is derived from the French word pique-nique, which is used to describe light meals taken outside. It was popularized during the French Revolution when the classes visited and mingled in parks and areas suitable for relaxation. Food was often simple but could be elaborate affairs depending on one’s…
Renting In British Columbia When it comes to renting, both landlords and tenants have important considerations to make. In B.C. landlords and renters are expected to comply with tenancy laws and with orders of the Residential Tenancy Branch. If you don’t comply, you can potentially face significant monetary penalties. It’s serious business but luckily there…
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 City Hall website details the history, heritage and settlement of the Cowichan Valley area, including how the addition of the…
As you know, we are not just all about real estate at Pemberton Holmes – we are big into community too. Being a part of Vancouver Island history is a big part of our identity, and we are proud to share with you some of the festive goings-on in some of our favourite neighbourhoods. …
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 Victoria community since 1887, we are so much more than just a real estate company. As the year comes to…
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 for families and an amazing, tight-knight, small-town community to live in. Real Estate in Parksville has become hot in the…
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 neighbourhoods on the Island. Those that live there love it, and those that don’t, well, they love it too. But…
