There are many perks to living on the west coast. Being surrounded by breathtaking scenery, a part of a vibrant community, and of course, having easy access to fresh seafood every day! One of our favourites is a decadent crab dinner. Around here crab is easy to come by and if you know how it’s […]
Interest rates have been hovering at record lows and everyone was saying, “Buy now, before the rates go up!” Yet, in an effort to encourage more Canadian’s to buy a home of their own and to boost the economy interest rates have remained stable and the buyer’s market has continued to increase. So is NOW […]
Every summer the communities of Ucluelet and Tofino experience two weeks of music, dance, theatre, film, and art during the Pacific Rim Summer Festival. This festival is organized and run by the Pacific Rim Arts Society. Shows, presentations, and galleries can be found in Ucluelet, Tofino, and in the Pacific Rim National Park Reserve. The […]
We love spending Canada Day out on the Village Green with the community in Ucluelet! Every year our local Army Navy & Air Force Colour Guard do the official march into the festival area, holding the Canadian flag high for all to see! Community members and visitors line up for the free hot dog BBQ […]
Wandering in Ucluelet you might notice beautiful rhododendrons in full bloom. These vibrant plants are more than just a part of our communities landscaping, they are a part of our history. Ucluelet is a small town with a big history in the gardening world, thanks to horticulturist George Fraser. In 1892 Fraser bought 236 acres […]
This news from the Government this morning about insured mortgages. We have yet to hear what the banking industries position will be on conventional financing. We will keep you informed. This morning, the Minister of Finance announced changes to the standards governing government-backed insured mortgages: • the maximum amortization period was reduced from 30 years […]
