Seaside Magazine April 2016 Issue

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t r ends p o t t ing

Different Shades of Green

Tastes of Fir Get ready for the host season. Convenient comfort foods for easy entertaining or soulful gift giving – some are made with the unique taste of local Douglas fir. Locally made on the Peninsula with a true sense of Canadian spirit. Yummy eh? Douglas Fir Infused Vinegar $11; Sparkling Douglas Firessence $12; other prices vary. Snowdon House 1890 Mills Road, North Saanich snowdonhouse.ca

green ocean Formerly known as the Shaw Ocean Discovery Centre, Sidney’s award-winning aquarium, now named Shaw Centre for the Salish Sea, is showcasing the amazing ecosystem of the Salish Sea. Learn about the creature they call the ocean hedgehog!

fun with green science Buddies Toys' award-winning, creative toys are fun! Learn how to make a real moving robot using solar panels and a motor. Watch it walk outside on a sunny day, or try powering it with your desk lamp. This eco-friendly robot is just one of the cool science kits Buddies offers – perfect to celebrate Earth Day! Solar Robot $22.99. Buddies Toys 2494 Beacon Avenue, Sidney buddiestoys.ca

green burials Family-run Earth’s Option Cremation and Burial Services specializes in green burial services. In their effort to promote the use of ecologicallyfriendly products, they offer a complete range of green caskets, shrouds and biodegradable urns. Ashes scattered into the ocean or buried under a tree … in the end it's earth to earth, ashes to ashes and dust to dust. Earth's Option Cremation & Burial Services earthsoption.com

greens & more Finally a place where Peninsula-grown, organically sustainable produce is available year round. With a bakery, small bistro, agri-education centre (farm, food and homesteading classes), Chris and Mitchell will bring an amazing opportunity to provide more access to local and healthy food for our community. Grow local, shop local, live local. The Fickle Fig Farm Market 1780 Mills Rd, North Saanich theficklefig.ca

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Shaw Centre for the Salish Sea 9811 Seaport Pl, Sidney oceandiscovery.ca

photos by nuttycake.com • special thanks to trendspotter Susi McMillan

Find out about our local natural wonders and make 2016 your year of discoveries with the annual pass. Add $12 to $14 to your admission for the annual pass. Visit the website for details.


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