Before checking-in, Winnie had sent me detailed information with photographs of her place and instructions on how to get into her place since she was not home when I arrived - this was thoughtful and helpful.
Winnie, was a great host, her home is meticulously clean and the location of her place in James Bay - only a few meters from the beach and a 15 minute walk to downtown Victoria is extremely convenient. She went out of her way to make my stay comfortable and unforgettable. My first morning at her place she made a delicious Canadian breakfast which we had at the beach admiring the beauty of James Bay and its surroundings. I can mention several things that I enjoyed while staying with Winnie, but what will always stay with me was being introduced by Winnie to so many many of her wonderful friends and musician friends and being able to have great conversations with my newly acquired network of friends. She also took me to local venues to hear an amazing assortment of folk and blue grass musicians; she did not have to do this for me yet she did it making my trip a memorable visit to British Columbia! I shall return to Beautiful British Columbia and stay at Winnie's place.