Colwood Community Place doing great things on the West Shore

Our neighbour and proactive community members, Colwood Community Place, are busier than ever.  I have received numerous press releases and updates over the months, and I figured it was time to acknowledge the great community work they are doing.

The website  (http://www.colwoodcommunityplace.ca/) sums it up like this:

"...a local living network intended to help you discover ways you can go green, go local, grow local veggies and our local economy while building a thriving city."

Over coffee this morning, I was thinking about all the challenges my neighborhood is facing within various levels of government, particularily taxes, planning, waste management etc, and it wasn't until I received this mornings news letter from Colwood Community Place that I instatnly realized there is much more going on that sometimes gets overshadowed. Colwood is a fabulous community.  Filled with some of the most incredible and dynamic people, local businesses and community events.  This, I strongly feel, is what makes our political boudries one of a kind.  I can say this because I have lived almost everywhere in the CRD, so based on that, it is very unique.

Swan - Colwood, BC

Photo by Brad Edwards www.westshoregalleries.ifp3.com

Some of the events that we should be proud of include: The Island Chefs Collaborative and the Colwood Farmers Market. These are the things that make me feel at home and proud to be a neighbour.  There is however, so much more to this city we call home.  Locally run businesses that support local business and even travel and tourism. Yes, travel and tourism.  A great example of this is the Historic Fort Rodd Hill and Fisgaard Lighthouse, Hatley Castle and the Robert Bateman Centre at Royal Roads University. 

As I have written about on numerous occasions on this blog, when travelling to Victoria, tour groups need to think outside the box and realize there is more to Victoria and the CRD than the Inner Harbour and cheesy gift shops.  Venture twenty minutes down the road to our little gem on the south island, Colwood.  A huge tip of the hat to the Colwood Community Place for doing their due diligence in getting that message out.  Colwood is a fun place.  A super community to raise a family.  An outdoor enthusiasts dream come true.  Affordable real estate.  Great food and drinks.  Supportive community organizations and enterprises and the list goes on.

If it's happening in Colwood, than you should bookmark http://www.colwoodcommunityplace.ca/. Spend some time in our neighborhood, and we will show you the time spent travelling to find our little oasis was worth the drive.

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