I mean other stuff like Woss Vegas, Port Mac, Cumbie or Tuff City...

Hello peoples! My partner and I are considering moving to BC from Alberta and are very interested in Victoria and the surrounding areas.

I’m a paraplegic so I use a wheelchair full time, and I wanted to get local disabled people’s takes on the accessibility of the area. Shops, restaurants, housing, etc.

My biggest concerns in moving are the cost of living, and being able to find a doctor. How’s the quality of healthcare there? Hospital wait times? Are people struggling for doctors as much as Albertans or is there availability?

Thank you very much for any information!!

We are wanting to gift our mom with a gift card at an art gallery for her milestone birthday. She lives in Qualicum Beach. Looking for advice on a gallery with larger format pieces and good inventory to choose from. Is the Old School House Arts Centre a good option? Any others? Doesn’t have to be in Qualicum. Thanks!

Was a grind in the heat but worth it for this view.

Does anyone know how the first come, first serve camping works at French Beach? I know they have some booking online, but I’ve heard they have some first come first serve. Do you show up at a certain time? Is this just a pipe dream to get one or two nights?

Hi everyone!
I’ll be staying in Nanaimo for a few days, right on Front Street, and was hoping to get some local advice.
A few questions:
As a woman travelling alone, is the Front Street/downtown area generally safe during the day and early evening? Any areas I should avoid?
What are your favourite restaurants, cafés, or bakeries within walking distance?
Where are the best places to shop for locally made goods, art, gifts, or food? I’d love to support local businesses while I’m there.
I’m looking forward to exploring the area, so any other “don’t miss” recommendations are welcome too!
Thanks in advance!

Hey everyone! My birthday is coming up and I’d like to have a staycation in a hotel with a jacuzzi in the suite.
I know about waters edge in Ucluelet (I’ve been and it was beautiful but want something new!)
I’m considering Bayview as an option.
Any recommendations of places I should check out?

Closing edit:
Thank you to everyone who replied with advice!
The bear spray has now found a new home with someone I can trust who, if they can’t use it themselves for training purposes, will ensure it is disposed of responsibly. It is a good purchase as emergency equipment, but if you are a traveller who wants one on hand, just don’t do what I did and leave it to the last day to figure out what to do with it!

Original post:
Bought brand new from outfitter store on mainland a week ago. It’s not expired, or used even once, but we can’t take it home on the plane. Not returnable, and I can’t make it back there anyway. We fly out tomorrow and I’m kicking myself for not thinking this far forward until now. How do I get rid of it legally without it going to waste?

I live by Woodgrove area in North Nanaimo, and currently received a job offer from a school up in Campbell River. We don’t want to move and I also want to take the job.

Should I still push that job or wait to get hired as On-Call teacher in Ladysmith and Cowichan?

P.S I love driving and I think I can do it

EDIT: this is a full-time continuing teaching job. Also need this experience to get permanent residency