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| I have been working in Public Relations and Marketing in Melbourne for the past four years, but at the age of 24 I felt I needed some time out to see the world. I moved to Vancouver and completed an intensive food and travel writing course at the University of British Columbia. The course was fantastic and something I’d always wanted to do, and our teacher, a prominent Canadian food writer, gave me so many ideas of where this kind of work could lead me. I travelled to neighbouring Vancouver Island, where I discovered the rich, fertile fields and ocean waters teeming with sea life that provide an abundance of delectable food. Artisan producers of breads, jams, vinegars and cheese abound in this region. The farms scattered around the Saanich Peninsula, Salt Spring and Cortes Islands and the Cowichan Valley are particularly good places to find organic lamb and poultry, fruit and veggies and seafood such as mussels, clams and wild salmon. It’s a food lovers paradise. |
Whistler in the summer, every bit as beautiful as the winter
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When I arrived in Vancouver I was amazed that when walking in the middle of the city I could catch glimpses of snow-capped mountains between the high-rise buildings. Vancouver is a picturesque city, with a beautiful harbour set against a mountainous backdrop. The sunsets over the water at English Bay are magnificent, and I love the fact that the city is so close to the ski slopes at Whistler and Grouse Mountain.
The people who live in Vancouver are happy, healthy and relaxed. They enjoy the outdoors, and you always see them rollerblading, sea kayaking, bike riding, jogging, or just enjoying the sunshine while it’s out (apparently it rains around 170 days a year!). Yoga is also huge, which is no surprise considering Vancouver’s earthy hippie past. There is always a festival to check out, be it writing, food and wine, film, jazz or comedy, and there seems to be a public holiday almost every month!
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The people who live in Vancouver are happy, healthy and relaxed. 
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| Vancouver is fast becoming a foodie capital, and many local chefs are receiving international acclaim. The thing I love the most about this part of the world is the amazing variety of organic produce that is available. The dedicated local producers are so passionate about the way they grow and harvest their produce, and there is a special awareness of environmental issues and a commitment to sustainable living. |
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