Tips & Tricks
Camping Checklist
Camping Essentials Packing List A camping checklist is essential if you’re heading camping for the weekend. The West Coast offers some of the most
August 11, 2022
Blog
Outdoor Living
Vancouver Island Hiking Trails
Best Vancouver Island Hikes Aside from the well-known Juan de Fuca Trail and the West Coast Trail, these epic multi-day Vancouver Island hiking trails are amazing ones to
July 18, 2022
Tips & Tricks
How to BBQ a Steak
A Guide to the Techniques and Equipment You Need to Grill the Perfect Steak So you want to know how to BBQ a steak? We
June 29, 2022
Tips & Tricks
The Ultimate Backpacking Checklist: What To Pack For Your Next Hike
Backpacking Essentials For Your Next Hiking Adventure Nothing beats the feeling of backpacking in and around the West Coast rainforest that is Vancouver Island. The
May 26, 2022
Do It Yourself
How to Grow Your Own Herbs
There’s nothing quite like adding fresh herbs to your homemade dishes to add incredible flavour. But herbs can be expensive to buy fresh — and
November 2, 2021
Outdoor Living
To Build or Buy Your Outdoor Kitchen, That Is the Question!
Love to cook outdoors? Barbecuing outside is fun, but having an outdoor kitchen is not only useful — it also extends your kitchen and living
February 15, 2021
General Interest
How to Pick the Best Rain & Winter Boots
It sure is wet outside, like most Victoria winters are! We may not get a lot of snow, but we still need to prepare for
February 1, 2021
Tips & Tricks
What You Need to Know Before Buying a Hot Tub
Victoria has the perfect climate to enjoy a hot tub year-round. At Capital Iron, we’re the hot tub experts and can help you find the
December 15, 2020
Tips & Tricks
Wood, Gas Or Electric – Which Fireplace Is Right for You
It’s that magical time of year when we all want to soak up the ambiance – and heat – only a fireplace can provide us
December 1, 2020
General Interest
How to Choose the Right Winter Jacket
If you live in Victoria, you’re used to relatively mild weather. Chances are you own a rain jacket — but perhaps not a winter jacket.
November 15, 2020
Outdoor Living
Our Favourite Campgrounds Around Victoria
Victoria weather affords residents the opportunity to camp year-round, and we’re spoiled for choice all over the island. With all the uncertainty in this world,
August 15, 2020
Tips & Tricks
How to Clean & Maintain Your BBQ
Victoria is one of those places where we’re blessed to be able to BBQ year-round if we wish. But during the summer, we know our
August 1, 2020
Outdoor Living
Our Favourite Water Sports
Island living offers excellent opportunities to get onto the water and participate in some water sports. It’s one of our favourite ways to beat the
July 20, 2020
Outdoor Living
Our Favourite Hiking Trails
In this part of the country, hiking can be a year-round sport. There’s no end of hiking trails dotted all throughout Victoria and lower Vancouver
July 1, 2020
Tips & Tricks
How to Prepare Your Fishing Rod
Fishing is such a rewarding activity. And there’s almost nothing more relaxing than being out on the water on a beautiful day. But if you’re
June 15, 2020
