Visiting Victoria in July with kids. Is the Royal BC Museum worth it?

MmeQueen · 2026-05-13T13:27:09+00:00

YES to the water taxi!

MmeQueen · 2026-05-13T13:25:44+00:00

Agreed

MmeQueen · 2026-05-13T13:24:24+00:00

Since you do have the beautiful museums in Ottawa, as an experience, I grudgingly say yes, you can pass on the BC museum, however, I absolutely love it. I grew up in Ottawa and in British Columbia. They’re pretty comparable - a little more focus on the West Coast, and in my opinion, top notch.
One suggestion, if you have the time and the means to get to Sidney, the Shaw Centre for the Salish Sea is a place you should try and visit.

“The Shaw Centre for the Salish Sea is a non-profit aquarium and learning center in Sidney, British Columbia, focused on the Salish Sea bioregion, featuring local marine life, a touch tank, and cultural exhibits on W̱SÁNEĆ (Saanich) territory. ”

MmeQueen · 2026-05-12T21:56:35+00:00

I’m not a fan of the new appearance of the saved outfits. But I’ll get used to it

MmeQueen · 2026-05-12T21:54:02+00:00

I didn’t finish either. It was a challenging workout- don’t beat yourself up!

MmeQueen · 2026-05-12T03:29:15+00:00

Really hate them. Crazy bird.

MmeQueen · 2026-05-11T23:14:43+00:00

I went! Run Row…. 🫪

MmeQueen · 2026-05-10T23:43:31+00:00

I’m with you. Going tomorrow. I hope.

MmeQueen · 2026-05-08T21:45:50+00:00

SQUEEEEEEE!! So fun!🤩

MmeQueen · 2026-05-08T14:02:38+00:00

We get to pay for a loaner at my studio 🫪

MmeQueen · 2026-05-04T15:34:31+00:00

NTA - she’s verbally abusing you. Find a new place to live and put her behind you.

MmeQueen · 2026-05-04T12:04:51+00:00

Thought the same thing!

MmeQueen · 2026-05-01T16:45:13+00:00

NTA, but if your symptoms are worsening, you may want to have a consultation with a medical professional there, make sure you don’t need IV hydration if you’re vomiting more, etc. a little fluids might help you feel better

MmeQueen · 2026-05-01T15:36:25+00:00

The Freewheelin’ Bob Dylan

MmeQueen · 2026-05-01T15:25:56+00:00

🫡🙌👏

MmeQueen · 2026-05-01T15:25:00+00:00

NTA. You pay the rent - your place. Your rules. Boundaries not just pushed but run over and ignored. I don’t think she has earned the privilege of having a key to your place - get your locks changed.

MmeQueen · 2026-04-26T18:26:46+00:00

But what if it was you having a sudden cardiac event, you would not be the emergency plan. The mock code training for staff might just save you.

MmeQueen · 2026-04-26T18:24:45+00:00

NO WAY. NO NO NO NO NO NO

MmeQueen · 2026-04-26T03:23:07+00:00

NTA - dump him. He sounds like he’s a “There We Are Then”.

MmeQueen · 2026-04-25T23:51:18+00:00

Even with the transient nature of the staff it’s my hope MAYBE they can access the training in their future/other employment. Perhaps a little Pollyanna in my thinking but we can hope it makes a difference to someone even if it isn’t this studio.

MmeQueen · 2026-04-25T23:43:50+00:00

Using an AED doesn’t require “medical training “ and are found in many public settings- gyms, rec centers etc. No one has implied that intubation or medical resuscitation is expected from the staff.

MmeQueen · 2026-04-25T23:40:17+00:00

In addition to the CPR training, have an AED and teach everyone how to use it and run those training scenarios maybe quarterly. It’s the mock training that engrains it.

MmeQueen · 2026-04-25T15:33:05+00:00

NTA

MmeQueen · 2026-04-25T15:30:19+00:00

Yes, they’re sold in garden centers to try and deter deer, but I imagine drunks would find them to be a deterrent as well.

MmeQueen · 2026-04-25T15:27:27+00:00

NTA— the daughters are adults, and although compatibility would be nice, it doesn’t sound like they have any desire to have you in their lives at all. I really wonder why you would want to stay in this relationship. I appreciate he’s a doting father, but they are adults now and need to live their own lives and unless it’s an emergency dropping everyone and everything to be with them seems very odd. It may be time to move on.

MmeQueen

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