Attractions and Places of Interest in West Minster

Posted by Guest on Jan 27th, 2012 in Tourism, Vacation | 0 comments If you have decided to spend your vacation in West Minster, you won’t find yourself bored because there are a lot of places and sights to be discovered in the area. So brace yourself as we take a pseudo-tour around West Minster through these attractions and points of interests. Worthy destinations in West Minister is just as many, if not more, than the available policies offered by Sovereign Insurance. Some of the places of interests in the area that must not be missed are as follows: The Historic Center of Irving House  This was the home built by Captain Irving which has never fail to catch the...

Significant Events in the History of New Westminster

Posted by Guest on Jan 13th, 2012 in History | 0 comments New Westminster was designated by Lieutenant-Governor Richard Moody as the first official capital of the new Colony of British Columbia in 1859. The area was designated as the BC’s capital because its location was farther from the American border as compared to the site of Fort Langley, the colony’s proclamation area. According to Moody, New Westminster possessed all the great facilities for communication and it is also the future site for great trunk railways. However, on February 14, 1859, Governor Douglas had proclaimed Queensborough as the new capital. The city was named by Queen Victoria,...

The Housing Market In British Columbia

Posted by Guest on Jan 3rd, 2012 in Real Estate | 0 comments Are you planning to move to British Columbia? If so, then it is prudent that you equip yourself with important information about the BC housing market. By doing so, you will have a clear idea if buying a house in British Columbia would be a sensible move to make. According to a recent news report, the housing market in British Columbia is still considered as the least affordable when compared to other cities in Canada. This is perhaps because of the sky-high prices of homes found in the Vancouver area. While home affordability in the rest of Canada will continue to be reasonable, British Columbia will...

Buying Criteria to Consider When in the Process of Buying A Boat

Posted by Guest on Dec 23rd, 2011 in Boats | 0 comments Before you come to the boat shop and own a boat, there are a few things that you have to carefully evaluate first to ascertain that you will get a good value for the cash that you will be spending. When you have already identified the type of boat you intend to acquire, the next important thing that you should take into account is whether to buy it new or used. If you have sufficient  funds on hand, then it would be best to make a brand new boat purchase. Procuring a new boat will ensure that you will get one damage-free. Unlike when acquiring a used boat, brand new boat models come with better...

Cabo San Lucas and You—What to Do This Vacation

Posted by admin on Dec 22nd, 2011 in Cabo San Lucas, Featured | 0 comments Cabo San Lucas is situated at the southernmost tip of the Baja California Peninsula in Mexico. If you’ve never been outside the country, don’t want to travel far this year, or really just want to go to an awesome place for fun and adventure, then it could be right for you. It’s only a short distance south of California, and yet there’s a great deal to see and do there. You could rent yourself a luxury villa and have the time of your life. Cabo is known for its sunny weather, picturesque beaches, amazing ocean life, and lively cities and nightlife. If you’re looking for the perfect beach town...

Career Opportunities In New Westminster

Posted by Guest on Dec 20th, 2011 in Jobs | 0 comments New Westminster boasts of a unique collection of narrow and steep streets, storage buildings, as well as the scenic and breathtaking views of the Fraser River. Lying on a south-facing hillside offering magnificent views of the Fraser River, New Westminster is a town center that was formerly the capital city of British Columbia. The area is characterized by its expansive view of the Fraser River, diverse heritage buildings, coastal mountains and steep hills. Job outlook in New Westminster is very promising with wide-ranging careers and lucrative job opportunities available for its residents. This is...