This statue of Queen Victoria in front of Kensington Palace was carved by her daughter Princess Louise.

Nathaniel Christopher / 17 November 2024

Tracing the steps of Queen Victoria: My visit to Kensington Palace

On November 2, I visited Kensington Palace, Queen Victoria’s birthplace and childhood home. It was, without a doubt, one of the highlights of my recent trip to the United Kingdom. When I purchas...

Statue of Sir James Douglas at Fort Langley

Nathaniel Christopher / 5 August 2013 / 8 Comments

A History of British Columbia Day

Today is British Columbia Day – B.C.’s incidentally named civic holiday which is observed on the first Monday of August. Unlike Canada Day which is widely celebrated, B.C. Day seems to be little...