Victoria is the capital of British Columbia, the City of Gardens, and a seaweed harvester’s heaven. Meet our host, Amanda Swinimer, also known as the Mermaid of the Pacific. She free dives for wild seaweed off the coast of Victoria and sells her harvests to some of the best breweries, distilleries, and restaurants in town. On our first episode of MUNCHIES Guide to Victoria, Amanda starts it off where she’s most comfortable: in Victoria’s clear blue waters. After harvesting wild seaweed, she make

In episode two of MUNCHIES Guide to Victoria, Amanda is learning exactly why Victoria is called the City of Gardens. She begins by exploring Metchosin Farms, where the farmers save the seeds for their heirloom crops. Then Amanda heads to the middle of the forest to meet up with Colton from Savour the Wild. Colton cooks his unique, Michelin-quality foods amidst the backdrop of Victoria's lush waterfront woods. Spoiler alert: there's a bald eagle sighting! Then Amanda heads to the world famous But