I was passionate  about my job, my Clients and all the cities I visited each week.

Traveling around the Province on a few days notice was very expensive and I worked hard to maximize my time and to see as many clients as possible.

Working and travelling on the road is much harder that one realizes.  First there is loss of connection to home.  Then there is the uncertainty of travel due to uncontrollable circumstances such as weather, mechanical problems, flight schedules, especially in the North and East  parts of British Columbia.
Some of the difficulties of travelling that we all experience are  missing our family and friends very much, our comfortable bed and healthy home cooked meals to name a few.

I always felt very tired when I got home because the typical hotel beds, mattresses and pillows for example were seldom comfortable.

Sometimes it took me days to catch on my sleep or to get over the allergies of the cleaning chemicals and fire retardants that were regularly used in the hotel/motel rooms in which I stayed in every week.

During the 22 years  I was always re- designing the rooms I stayed in.

In my imagination: I would put in fresh flowers or fresh greens in my room;   there was always well ironed, 100% cotton sheets to slide into;  comfortable mattresses, without squeaky springs or  lumps;  real art from local artists;  luxurious robes and towels;  a small guest pantry so I could make a tea /coffee or hot chocolate in my room; a library of books or magazines to read.

There was always a window, to open, for fresh air;  the water was  filtered and tasty, so I could stay hydrated and healthy;  natural cleaning products that left my room fresh and relaxing.

And because I wanted to stay healthy and focused on my Clients. So, in my imagination I created gourmand breakfast menus that appealed to all the senses with beautiful china and silver service.

In my imagination: I would create a special place for all travellers, especially the Business Traveller.  I imagined that my Inn would pamper each Guest and that he/she would be surrounded with beauty, luxury, and wellness products to heal  the body and relax the mind.

I imagined organic food prepared with love and to fit each Guest’s dietary preference or constraints.

A place where Guests can truly relax, have a deep sound sleep, drink pure water, breathe clean air inside the room, walk the garden, eat seasonal berries from the garden, go for long walks and relax in a  outdoor hot tub with a view of the sky.

All of the above and much more has been created at Dancing Firs!

I want my guests to enjoy this unique property.

To feel at peace and to wake up feeling well rested and refreshed to take on the day.  But most of all I want my Guests to feel good when they get home because they  have travelled well.

Our  motto at Dancing Firs is ” Live Well and Travel Well!”

Starting in 2011, Mary Robson and her enthusiastic staff at Dancing Firs are offering complimentary lessons in the ancient art of canning fruits and vegetables (all brought in fresh from the renowned Okanagan Valley in the interior of BC).

Learn from a master with over 40 years of experience in this long lost cooking art.

Leave the Firs not only with a case of your own freshly canned peaches, pears, Winter salad or jams, but the knowledge to make them on your own!

Or, you can simply visit us again in September or August and make another batch!!

We can’t wait to see you here again!

Most hotels in the Vancouver area are centrally located downtown. Many are large, impersonal and sometimes noisy. Most municipalities require that hotel rooms are fire safe, and drapes, carpets, and furnishings have fire retardant sprayed on which may not be the healthiest environment to sleep in.

Your view may be that of the parking garage and your room may be of shoebox proportions. If you’re lucky, breakfast will be included, but it may not be up to gourmet standards.

Hotels may also be limited in guest laundry facilities so if you‘re staying more than a few nights you either have to find a Laundromat or wash out your clothes in the bathroom basin and hang them up in the bathroom to dry.

Coffee and tea making amenities may not be provided and not having kitchen facilities means you have to eat out all the time. Eating out at first while you’re on vacation seems like fun, but it’s surprising how soon you long for a home cooked meal. Not to mention, constantly dining out at restaurants soon adds up and hits you in the hip pocket.

In contrast, bed and breakfasts have the owner on the premises, they’re very welcoming, much more quiet, and a home away from home. Most guests become friends and return to the same place year in and year out.

It’s easy to ask your bed and breakfast host or hostess what are the best places to see in the area, and the best places to eat. Thoughtful touches are usually provided, such as a guest laundry, coffee and tea making facilities in your room and usually a full breakfast every morning.

Dancing Firs is a high-end B&B at White Rock, B.C. Only ten minutes from the U.S.-Canada border and 30-45 minutes from downtown Vancouver and its major attractions, it features three private suites, each with a deluxe bathroom, full kitchen or kitchenette and hot tub with 180 degree Pacific Ocean views.

Awaken in the morning to the delicious aroma of a full, gourmet breakfast each and every day. Each suite contains a guest pantry, stocked with handy condiments, jams, and olive oil. You can even make your own cappuccino, courtesy of your very own cappuccino maker and organic coffee and cream. For tea drinkers, there’s a wide selection of teas, or if you prefer juice, Happy Planet juices and water.

Every suite has a guest library filled with books, magazines and videos. Other amenities include a guest laundry and outdoor barbecues. If you’d like to explore outdoors, why not stroll down the garden path to the edge of the ocean where you may spy an eagle or shorebird? Or perhaps walking along the forest path, where you may even meet a resident raccoon?

Dancing Firs is a great place to relax, recharge, refresh and rejuvenate. If you want to find out more about hotels versus bed and breakfasts, take the video tour of Dancing Firs right now and see for yourself which one you prefer.

Enjoy Vancouver and escape the desert heat with this spectacular ocean front property which is only ten minutes from the U.S.-Canada border and 30-45 minutes from downtown Vancouver and major attractions.

This bed and breakfast establishment features three luxurious suites, each with its own private hot tub affording you 180 degree views of the Pacific Ocean.

Value added amenities are included such as a full gourmet breakfast every morning, guest pantry and library in every suite, fresh flowers, high speed internet access and free long distance calling in North America.

Each suite boasts a cappuccino machine, organic coffee and organic cream, so you can indulge your senses in your very own organic cappuccino. Each guest pantry also stocks Happy Planet juices, water and a deluxe assortment of teas as well as condiments, china, cutlery and glassware.

If relaxation is your style, you could book an in-house spa treatment or visit great local spas. Or you can just “be” on one of Dancing Firs’ meditation decks. Why not take a gentle stroll down the garden path to the water’s edge where eagles and shorebirds live or enjoy walking along the forest path. Who knows – you may even meet a raccoon!

For more active guests there’s horse-back riding in Campbell Valley Park which is just minutes away. There are also bike trails galore, urban forests, hiking trails, and for the really active, nearby athletic parks.

Art buffs can visit great local artists in the area and there’s also the opportunity to write or paint. Private tours can be organised for that special private viewing.

At nearby White Rock Beach you can walk along the pier, while at Crescent Beach you can stroll along the promenade, go shopping or even try out a yoga class.

There are great local and ethnic restaurants nearby such as Japanese, Italian, Southwest, French and Mediterranean. If you can’t decide which one to dine at, your host, Mary Robson, will be happy to guide you in your selection.

And of course, there’s plenty of local salmon! So if you don’t feel like going out to eat, why not buy some salmon and grill it on one of the outdoor barbecues?

Dancing Firs is a special place that’s just made for you to relax, refresh, recharge and rejuvenate. So the next time you’re looking for Vancouver resorts, why not keep Dancing Firs in mind? You can even take a video tour of this spectacular property right now!

Guest houses in Vancouver are usually very close to public transportation, such as the bus or SkyTrain. There are easy and fun day trips in all directions from the U.S.- Canada border and major attractions in and around Vancouver.

Some attractions visitors love include Queen Elizabeth Park, Stanley Park, the Royal City, the historic Gastown, Chinatown and Fort Langley. There are many botanical parks and gardens in the area, such as the UBC Botanical Gardens, VanDusen Botanical Garden and Sunnyside Acres Urban Forest.

One of the guest houses near Vancouver is Dancing Firs, a high-end bed and breakfast establishment in White Rock. Only 30-45 minutes away from the hustle and bustle of downtown Vancouver, Dancing Firs is an estate ocean view property with guest services such as a full gourmet breakfast every morning, guest pantry, library, high speed internet and free long distance calling in North America.

There are three private and luxurious suites available to guests ranging from one to two bedrooms. Each suite has access to the hot tub with 180 degree ocean views making it a great place to relax, recharge, refresh and rejuvenate.

If you seek peace and quiet, there are even meditation decks available so you really can become one with your surroundings. Strolling garden paths take you right down to the edge of the Pacific Ocean where you can experience the salt tang against your face and the swoosh of waves as they roll in towards the shore. In the distance you can see Mount Baker, a magnificent glacier that captures the day’s changing moods.

There are also forest paths to walk along where you can listen to birdsong and may meet a raccoon along the way. You may even spy an eagle gliding high above you or catch a glimpse of a shorebird along the water’s edge.

There are many places to eat nearby, such as Italian, Japanese, American and Mediterranean restaurants. If you don’t feel like dining out, why not buy some local seafood and cook it on one of the guest barbecues? Your private suite comes with a well equipped kitchen, including condiments, spices, china, cutlery and glassware. Dancing Firs provides you with everything you need for a wonderful getaway experience.

There are many guest houses in Vancouver and its surrounding area, but for the ultimate in luxury and elegance, Dancing Firs is the destination bed and breakfast. Why not take a video tour of the property right now and see for yourself what makes Dancing Firs the only place to stay?

Vancouver has good public transportation with the bus and SkyTrain System, making it easy for tourists to get around. The SkyTrain is a rapid transit system where trains travel on elevated tracks, hence the name SkyTrain. If you haven’t used the SkyTrain before, it can be a very interesting experience.

Some major attractions in and around Vancouver include Queen Elizabeth Park, Stanley Park, the historic gas town, the Royal City, Steveston Village and Fort Langley. There are plenty more parks and gardens to visit and even nature trails to explore. Even though you’re in a city, you may feel that you’re really in the country!

A great choice for Vancouver Lodging is Dancing Firs, an elegant and luxurious B&B overlooking the Pacific Ocean at White Rock B.C. This bed and breakfast is only 30-45 minutes from downtown Vancouver and its attractions making it very easy to visit Vancouver during the day, and come back to your private suite in the evening to relax, recharge, refresh and rejuvenate.

There are three private suites at Dancing Firs, all with their own private hot tub with 180 degree ocean views, deluxe bathrooms and fully stocked kitchens.

Value-added amenities include fresh flowers in your suite, guest pantry, guest library, free high speed internet access, a full gourmet breakfast every morning and attention to detail that’s second to none.

While you’re exploring your breathtaking surroundings at Dancing Firs, you may spot an eagle or shorebird. You can walk right down to the edge of the ocean and gaze at Mount Baker across the water, a glacier mountain with changing moods. If you take a forest path, you may have a close encounter with one of the resident raccoons!

Outdoor activities include walking, biking and visiting the local attractions, such as White Rock Beach and pier, which is just ten minutes away from your home away from home. You could also visit Crescent Beach, which is just west of Dancing Firs and offers great places to eat, shopping, a walk along the promenade and even yoga classes.

If you’re looking for a Vancouver lodging that offers peace and quiet while being surrounded by nature, then Dancing Firs may be perfect for you. Being in tune with nature doesn’t mean you have to “rough it“ and this destination B&B offers luxurious lodgings and a degree of pampering that you don’t often find anywhere else. So why not take the video tour of Dancing Firs right now and start planning your next wonderful getaway.

Nobody knows this better than Mary Robson, the owner of Dancing Firs, a destination bed and breakfast in White Rock, B.C., only ten minutes from the U.S. border and 30-45 minutes from downtown Vancouver and its major attractions.

Dancing Firs is a great place to relax, recharge, refresh and rejuvenate and boasts three luxurious private suites, each with deluxe bathrooms and their own hot tub with 180 degree ocean views.

The Courtyard Suite is a one bedroom suite with private entry, bathroom, and lounge with gas fireplace.

The Ocean Firs Suite contains a bedroom with king sized bed, lounge, water and air filtration system, bathroom and two meditation decks.

The Bayview Suite is more like an elegant house, featuring two bedrooms each with its own bathroom, Jacuzzi, water and air filtrations systems and plenty of magazines, books and videos.

Each suite has its own kitchen or kitchenette, stocked with a guest pantry containing handy spices, olive oil, jams and condiments such as mustard and ketchup.

Other value-added amenities include fresh flowers, guest library, high speed internet access, and a full gourmet breakfast every morning. A sample menu may include German baked apple pancake, homemade baked goods and fresh mint and lime strawberries.

Every suite has its own cappuccino maker so you can indulge in an organic cappuccino. You can also choose from a wonderful selection of teas, Happy Planet juices and water.

If you feel like being pampered, you could book an in-suite massage, Reiki treatment, colour therapy or bodywork treatment. Afterwards, why not indulge yourself in your own private hot tub?

If you’re not sure what to do for dinner one night, why not buy some local lobster and cook it on one of the outdoor barbecues? Or you could eat at one of the many restaurants in the area. Your hostess is just the person who can help you make the right selection from Japanese, Italian, Mexican, Mediterranean and American, just to name a few.

If you feel like heading outdoors, don’t forget to take in the wonderful mural in the courtyard, painted by local artist Elizabeth Hollick. You can also stroll down the garden path to the Pacific Ocean where eagles and shorebirds abound. If you take the forest path, you may even meet one of the resident raccoons!

Northwest best places for accommodation include hotels, guest houses, B&Bs, boathouses and even yachts. You’re literally spoiled for choice when you look for lodging in the Northwest.

For a destination vacation or romantic getaway, Dancing Firs B&B has a lot to offer. Wedding nights, honeymoons and celebrations are all experienced here. But you don’t have to be celebrating to stay here. Business and pleasure travellers are equally welcome.

This private, high-end establishment has spectacular ocean views. There are three suites available, all with their own hot tub with 180 degree views of the Pacific Ocean.

Each suite boasts a well stocked guest pantry, including such items as condiments, jam, spices, organic coffee, organic cream, a wide range of teas, Happy Planet juices and water. Every kitchen is thoughtfully provided with china, glassware and cutlery, so if you decide to dine in, you will be doing so in style.

There is a guest library in each suite with books, magazines and videos for your enjoyment. If you bring your laptop, you can experience free high speed internet access.

The Ocean Firs suite is booked most weekends for newlyweds. The bride and groom receive a delicious gourmet champagne breakfast to celebrate their married life in style.

Picnic lunches are also available and there are outdoor barbecues you can use if you would like to have fun grilling some local seafood, such as lobster.

If you want to relax, recharge, refresh and rejuvenate, why not indulge yourself by meditating on one of the meditation decks to truly be one with nature? You can also book in-house spa treatments such as reiki, eft, massages and colour therapy or visit one of the local spas.

Stroll down the garden path to the edge of the ocean, where eagles and shorebirds abound. If you take an evening walk along the forest path, you may be able to take a photo of one of the resident raccoons.

Dancing Firs is ten minutes from the U.S.-Canada border and only 30-45 minutes away from downtown Vancouver and its attractions. However, there are plenty of local attractions to keep you entertained, such as White Rock Beach, Crescent Beach, Sunnyside Acres Urban Forest and horse-back riding at Campbell Valley Park.

There are plenty of local restaurants that you can choose from, such as Japanese, Mexican, French and American. And of course, seafood restaurants!

Out of all the Northwest best places to stay, Dancing Firs must be at the top of the list. This elegant, luxurious property is just right for that romantic getaway, honeymoon or wedding night. Why not take a virtual tour of this spectacular property right now and see for yourself just how special it is?

You can play a round of golf, ski down snow capped mountains and sail on the Pacific Ocean all in one day. There are plenty of opportunities for hiking, jogging, biking and tennis. Campbell Valley Regional Park in Langley offers an equestrian centre as well as walking trails just waiting for you to explore them. You can even take a ferry ride to Victoria or Nanaimo for a change of pace.

There are many historic areas in Vancouver and the surrounding area that you may like to visit while you holiday in Vancouver. Attractions include the historic gas town downtown, Chinatown, Steveston Village, the Royal City and Fort Langley.

Parks abound in this area including the famous family park Queen Elizabeth, where families can stroll through the spectacular public gardens on display. Other well known parks are the UBC Botanical Gardens, VanDusen Botanical Garden, Central Park in Burnaby and Sunnyside Acres Urban Forest in Surrey. Some tourists believe that a holiday in Vancouver isn’t complete without a visit to Stanley Park, the most famous tourist attraction in Vancouver.

Where can you stay when you holiday in Vancouver? Only 30-45 minutes from downtown Vancouver and its major attractions, Dancing Firs is a destination bed and breakfast situated in beautiful White Rock, B.C. only ten minutes from the U.S. border.

Dancing Firs overlooks the Pacific Ocean and offers three private, sumptuous suites. Each suite has access to the hot tub with a 180 degree ocean view, a perfect way to relax, recharge and rejuvenate. You may even see an eagle flying above you as you soak away the worries and stress of the modern world.

Each suite includes valued added amenities such as a guest library, guest pantry, high speed Internet access and a laundry that is free to guests.

Breathe the fresh air as you take a stroll along the garden path right down to the Pacific Ocean. You may even be greeted by a shorebird as you walk along the beach, experiencing the wonderful tang of the ocean and listening to the whisper of the waves as they ebb and flow around your feet.

If you want to stay at the perfect place when you holiday in Vancouver, then why not consider Dancing Firs? If you want to be pampered in luxurious surroundings while recharging your batteries, then take the video tour now and start planning your next vacation.

Most areas in Vancouver and the surrounding areas have off leash parks while pets are welcome on the beaches and most areas from October to April. One of the best off leash play areas is in Blackie Spit at Crescent Beach. Blackie Spit is also a wonderful place for bird watching with over 200 species recorded. While you’re there, you can stroll along the promenade, go shopping or grab a bite to eat at Crescent Beach.

A pet friendly place to stay near Vancouver is Dancing Firs, a high-end bed and breakfast overlooking the Pacific Ocean. The resident guard dog is a Yorkshire terrier called Molly who welcomes all visitors and friends. A pure black kitty called Shandy also lives there and greets all guests in the first half hour, a dream job that pays her quite well.

Molly and Shandy have special magnetic pet pads to rest on and enjoy the alkaline water and ionised air. They love romping around in the garden, forest and beach within the grounds of Dancing Firs and have a wonderful time every day.

Dancing Firs offers guests and their pets three private suites to choose from. Each suite has its own private hot tub with 180 degree views of the ocean.

Value added amenities include a full gourmet breakfast every day, a well stocked guest pantry, guest library with books, magazines and videos, fresh flowers in each suite, high speed internet access and free long distance calls to North America.

Dancing Firs is only ten minutes from the U.S.-Canada border and an easy drive of 30-45 minutes to downtown Vancouver and its attractions.

Why not take your pet along the garden path and down to the edge of the ocean? Or perhaps you would both enjoy a stroll along the forest path where you may encounter a resident raccoon? You may even be lucky enough to take a photo of one of the raccoons who visit regularly in the evening.

Sunnyside Acres Urban Forest is just minutes away and is a great place to enjoy some time with your best friend.

Dancing Firs offers everything you could possibly need for a relaxing getaway. It’s the perfect place to refresh, recharge and rejuvenate. You can even book an in-suite spa treatment if you desire, or visit one of the local spas.

There are plenty of dining options to choose from in the local area such as French, Japanese, Mexican, American and of course, seafood! If you don’t feel like dining out, you could grill on one of the outdoor barbecues that are available to guests.

So if you’re looking for a Vancouver pet friendly place to stay, Dancing Firs may be for you. Why not take a video tour of the property right now and see for yourself just how special it is?