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A New Year, A New Change

Happy New Year from Breakwater Magazine! As we press reset on a new year, we want to share with you an important update.

By Breakwater Mag

All Of Breakwater's 2019 Last-Minute Holiday Gift Guides

The holidays have a way of sneaking up on you, and if you’re like us, you’ve probably left gift buying to the last minute. Lucky for you (and us), we’ve put together a series of last minute gift guides for every type of Vancouver Islander in your life.

By Breakwater Mag

Just Like Baba's—Taking in the Friday Night Supper at the Ukrainian Cultural Centre

Writer and photographer Rachel Rilkoff takes in one of Victoria's hottest nights of dining: the once-a-month Friday night Ukrainian Supper.

By Breakwater Mag

Island Diaries: Sarah Neufeld, violinist for Arcade Fire and Bell Orchestre

I found a lot of music when I was 17 that struck me: this could not have come from here. This has been made in a place so different, from a harder place.

By Breakwater Mag

The Pie Lady of Vic West

She loves the colour hot pink and makes delicious pies. Meet Victoria's inimitable "Pie Lady," Dawn Morgan.

By Sierra Skye Gemma

On Hangover Poutine and the kind of Greasy Spoon that Never Judges

In Stands and Shacks, we document our affinity for the most unassuming places to eat on Vancouver Island. First up: Esquimalt's glorious La Belle Patate.

By Julia Crawford

 

Ace Brewing Company Set to Open in the Comox Valley

The Comox Valley's latest craft brewery is aviation-themed, and set to open later this summer.

By Rob Mangelsdorf

Good Tunes and Good Design at Victoria's Saint Cecilia Cafe

A nod to Saint Cecilia—the holy patroness of musicians—this Victoria-based cafe is a great place to work and linger.

By Julia Dilworth

Unplug and Undress to Decompress in Tofino

Sheltered from wind and prying eyes (read: no need for clothes) Lagoon Float Camp feels a world away from civilization rather than the quick boat ride that it is.

By Dre Turner

An Interview with Britt Buntain of Picot Collective

We chat with Britt Buntain, founder of Picot Collective, about moving to Victoria, where she got the inspiration to start her business and what’s next for Picot.

By Julia Dilworth

Island Diaries: Designer Kyla Bidgood of Bidgood and Co

The recession hit in 2008 and I was laid off. It was shocking, but it was kind of a sign. Like—okay, now I’ve got nothing to lose, so I may as well see what I can do on my own. It was probably the most challenging time to start a business.

By Breakwater Mag

The Breakwater Guide to Good Beer in Victoria

In need of a guide to craft breweries in Victoria? Look no further. Here's the Breakwater guide to craft breweries in the city.

By Rob Mangelsdorf