Few sensations rival the warmth and contentment that we feel than a shared purpose. It’s a feeling akin to being wrapped in a familiar embrace, cocooned in a blanket of safety, where the worries of the world fade into insignificance against the backdrop of collective harmony. This is what I and my family feel every time we come ‘home’—to Deep Cove. It’s a pretty strong notion from one who’s moved nine times within Greater Victoria, but I believe we found our true ‘home’.
This profound sense of belonging and interconnectedness was born in North Saanich over twenty years ago, only a block away from where I now write this. I admit, we took Deep Cove for granted the first time around. Perhaps due to the distractions of a young family, we weren’t aware of it but through the ensuing years, it soon became obvious to us how much we missed Deep Cove and all it had to offer—and how we hoped to return one day.
It reminded us how life here gave us a whole tapestry of shared experiences and aspirations. Local fairs, trail hikes, and neighbourhood walks had built something inherently familiar; cherished moments spent in the company of friends, a few who had even remained in those same homes through all those years. But these are troubled years so now more than ever, we need a true sense of unity, familiarity, shared values, and shared struggles.
I sincerely hope you find your ‘Deep Cove’ and cherish the bonds that connect us all—across time and space (Barry Bowman).