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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

 

The Last-Minute Vancouver Island Gift Guide for the Design-Loving, Wellness-Practicing, Stylish Person in Your Life

Sure, you might be taking away the concept of 'treat yo'self' when you gift the items in this guide, but we doubt anyone will complain.

By Breakwater Mag

What’s Happening: December 17-22

Loosen your waist-bands! Gourmet waffles, truffle dinners and holiday treats ahead.

By Breakwater Mag

Get to Know Illustrator and Muralist Caitlin McDonagh

We caught up with former Victoria resident turned Montreal-based artist Caitlin McDonagh to learn more about how these two cities treat art, what drives her artistic process, and where she's grabbing her coffee when in Victoria.

By Julia Crawford

What’s Happening: December 9-16

Cancel on the awkward work Christmas party, you’ve got smutty storytelling, a drag holiday showdown and a couple of delicious-sounding dinners you won’t want to miss.

By Breakwater Mag

These Oceanfront Cedar Cottages in Campbell River have us Dreaming of a North Island Getaway

Winter's dreary weather is made better by a cozy cabin getaway. Enter Dolphins Resort.

By Julia Dilworth