Vancouver Island Neighbourhoods

A Brief History of Victoria

2020-09-25T19:42:25+00:00October 24th, 2019|Buying a Property, Cultural Events, Enjoying Your Home, Historical Vancouver Island, Investing in Real Estate, Lifestyle, Listing Your Home, REALTOR® News, Things To Do, Tourism BC, Vancouver Island Neighbourhoods, Victoria Real Estate Market, Victoria, BC|

Over at Pemberton Holmes, we love Victoria. Known not only for it's beauty, year-round indoor and outdoor activities, and some of the worlds friendliest people - we also have a storied history. Read on to

Explore Victoria and All It Has to Offer

2022-03-03T16:37:54+00:00October 17th, 2019|Lifestyle, REALTOR® News, Things To Do, Tourism BC, Vancouver Island Neighbourhoods, Victoria Real Estate Market, Victoria, BC|

With the fall season in full swing on Vancouver Island and as we begin to welcome our signature West Coast rainy weather, the temptation to stay indoors with your favorite hot drink and cozy up

Visit Duncan, City of Totems

2019-06-19T18:56:03+00:00January 10th, 2019|Historical Vancouver Island, Lifestyle, 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

Holiday Happenings 2018 – Duncan North!

2022-02-01T18:52:20+00:00December 12th, 2018|Cultural Events, Lifestyle, Things To Do, Tourism BC, Vancouver Island Neighbourhoods|

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,

Unique Things to Do in Victoria, BC – Part 1

2021-01-25T16:31:30+00:00November 16th, 2018|Cultural Events, Lifestyle, Things To Do, Tourism BC, Vancouver Island Neighbourhoods, Victoria, BC|

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!

2019-08-15T23:07:07+00:00September 21st, 2018|Cultural Events, Lifestyle, Things To Do, Tourism BC, Vancouver Island Neighbourhoods|

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

Come Play in Parksville!

2022-03-03T16:33:03+00:00August 15th, 2018|Cultural Events, Enjoying Your Home, Lifestyle, 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

Come To The Comox Valley

2021-01-25T16:31:13+00:00July 23rd, 2018|Cultural Events, Lifestyle, Things To Do, Tourism BC, Vancouver Island Neighbourhoods|

If you’ve never visited the Comox Valley then what on earth are you waiting for? People of all ages can enjoy themselves in this up-and-coming area, from the shopping and easy pace of living to

Can Millennials Afford to Buy a Home?

2018-06-27T22:03:56+00:00June 27th, 2018|Buying a Property, Investing in Real Estate, Investments & Revenue, Vancouver Island Neighbourhoods, Victoria Real Estate Market, Victoria, BC|

In BC, and more specifically in cities like Vancouver and here in Victoria, home affordability can be pretty pricey. If you’re a millennial with a budding career and make a decent income, buying a home

What’s Happening on Salt Spring Island?

2022-03-03T16:32:24+00:00June 15th, 2018|Cultural Events, Lifestyle, 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