Happy Canada Day!

Canada celebrates 143rd Birthday!

We wish you Happy Canada Day and hope you enjoy this picture of one of our roses in our garden.

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Photo of the day!

Jenny's picture gets chosen for photo of the day!

The Victoria Times Colonist chooses a photo of the day sent in by readers.  Jenny's  photo was chosen.

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Spring flowers at Evening Cove!

Spring is technically weeks away but, because we have the warmest climate in Canada, we have flowers blooming.

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Flower of the week!

Our magnolia tree is blooming!

Yes, we have a magnolia tree.  The blossoms are very fleeting so we had to catch one on film and share it with you.  They only last a couple of days.

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Flower of the week!

The lovel Dahlia is our flower of the week!

I love the Dahlias.  They are low maintenance and bloom for weeks in the summer.

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Flower of the week!

Tiger lilies latest flower to bloom at Evening Cove!

The garden is spectacular!  The rhodos have pretty much gone until next year only to be taken over by California lilacs and tiger lilies.

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Gardens in bloom at Evening Cove!

The rhodos are especially beautiful this year!

Our gardens must have the perfect conditions this year as the rhodos are incredible.  Our California lilacs are just beginning to bloom.

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Sunrise at Evening Cove!

Sometimes we have to pause for a moment and take in the beauty!

We sometimes are guilty of getting used to our view so this morning I noticed the sunrise and had to walk down to the beach and take a picture!

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Christmas at Evening Cove!

Yes Virginia, Evening Cove is open on Christmas Day to welcome guests.

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Baby Hummingbirds!

One of our good neighbours shared this photo which was taken this summer of baby hummingbirds near their driveway.

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Introducing Sammy the Inn Cat!

Sammy has been a valued member of our family since Feb. 1999.  He came from the SPCA in Calgary where we used to live.

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Autumn foliage at Evening Cove!

Autumn is particularly striking this year!

We thought we would share a picture for you as this fall has been so beautiful.

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Homemade bread at Evening Cove!

Homemade bread very popular at Evening Cove!

Homemade bread has been the norm on the menu since Evening Cove first opened.  We thought we would give you a picture of one of the types of bread made here by your host, Jenny.

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Tall ships coming to Victoria!

The popular tall ships are coming to Victoria from June 26-29th in the inner harbour.

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First direct flight from San Francisco to Victoria!

Victoria receives first direct flight from San Francisco!

People travelling to Vancouver Island from San Francisco can now travel direct to Victoria.

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Herring Run at Evening Cove!

The herring run has just started in Evening Cove!

The seagulls, seals, and bald eagles have all gathered in Evening Cove to enjoy the herring run!

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BC Ferries brings on new world class ferry!

BC Ferries introduces largest double ended ferry in the world.

BC ferries is introducing the first of seven new ferries.  It will be in operation this year and is currently on display in BC.  This is exciting news for BC as a lot of our ferries are aging.

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Flower bulbs emerging at Evening Cove!

The spring bulbs are starting to come up in our flower pots!

We are still learning the gardening secrets of Vancouver Island.  Last fall, we planted bulbs in our flower pots surrounding the house.  We knew the rabbits would not chew them up in the pots.

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Ladysmith Light Up forges ahead!

The weather is co-operating for the Ladysmith Light up.

In 2006, the light up in Ladysmith was cancelled because of bad weather.  Today is excellent for the occasion.  16,000 people are expected.

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Evening Cove on Country Christmas Tour!

Visit the Inn as part of the Country Christmas Tour!

The 19th annual Cedar & Yellow Point Artisans' Association presents their Country Christmas Self-Guided Tour.

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Wine & Culinary festival comes to the Cowichan Valley!

The third annual wine and culinary festival is coming to the Cowichan Valley.

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Town of Ladysmith launches new website!

A new website is available to help potential tourists find out more about our town of Ladysmith.  Check out http://www.ladysmith.ca

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How is our summer at Evening Cove!

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Handling the heat wave!

How are we handling the heat wave at Evening Cove!  We open windows at night to let the cool air in and shut them just as the morning sun starts to shine into the south side of the inn. The air conditioning keeps everyone comfortable the rest of the day.  Outside, the water is warm for swimming and the shaded decks provide a relaxing cool spot.  The hammock seems to be in constant shade under the Arbutus tree.  The good news is Environment Canada shows more normal temperatures next week-mid July!

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Cranberry festival at local cranberry farm!

Our local cranberry farm, Yellow Point Cranberry Farm, is holding their first cranberry festival.

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