Lower Johnson Street - with its charming harbour, vibrant square and buzzing microbrewery scene - is the perfect place to celebrate Victoria's 150th birthday this month

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Living

Chefs sure love showing off fresh fish. First came sushi and sashimi, then tuna tartare and crudo (the pescatarian answer to carpaccio). Now, as Latin American food gains popularity, ceviche - fish lightly 'cooked' by the acid in citrus juice - is the flavour of the month

food

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What is triple-tested? Our Food Team creates, develops and tests every recipe at least three times (sometimes more!) to make sure it’s delicious and foolproof. We also make sure it’s easy to follow and shop for. Our professional testers weigh all the ingredients for nutritional analysis, verify how long it takes to prep and cook each recipe and check if it can be made ahead. We re-taste and adjust as needed. To confirm results in different kitchens, recipes are also tested at home — by us or by you. Sign up to be a home tester: testing@chatelaine.com

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Chatelaine Kitchen

Endless sunshine, lush green spaces and rockin' music, food and art. Find it all in Austin, Texas, the happening city with a small-town vibe

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Visit some of Austin's hot spots and historic sites like the Driskill Hotel, Uchi, Jeffrey's, the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, and shops like Waterloo Records. Experience the Austin music scene at Continental Club, Club DeVille and local festivals like Austin City Limits Music Festival and South by Southwest

A high-flying Ivy League grad, Gobi Kim was a diehard urbanite fixated on her career. Then she met a surfer and moved down to Panama.

Change your life: Taking the plunge to Panama

Real Life

From kite-boarding to sleigh rides, skating to taffy making, Canadians know how to have fun in the snow

Winter attractions and snow activities in Saskatchewan, Nova Scotia, Manitoba, Ontario, British Columbia, Newfoundland, Alberta and Quebec

tourism

Travel to Victoria: Best picks for eateries and things to do

Ceviche: Signature dishes from four restaurants

Travel to Austin: Hottest restaurants, hotels and things to do

Change your life: Taking the plunge to Panama

Winter travel in Canada: Best destinations