Victoria Eugénie Zagouris

the cozy adventurer

Victoria Eugenie Zagouris (also known professionally as Victoria E. Burton) is a Canadian cultural collaborator, writer, filmmaker, and museum professional based in Montreal, Quebec. Her work brings together art, architecture, history, storytelling, and heritage through film and cultural programming.Born and raised in Montreal, Victoria developed a love of art, history, and literature from an early age. Her multicultural background and fluency in English, French, and Greek have influenced both her creative work and her appreciation for preserving cultural heritage.Over the course of her career, she has worked in education, government, communications, marketing, and the arts. She currently serves as a cultural collaborator and board director with the Montreal Art Center & Museum, where she contributes to exhibitions, museum development, artist relations, strategic planning, and public programming.Victoria is also the creator of The Cozy Adventurer, a growing YouTube channel dedicated to discovering beautiful places, historic architecture, museums, gardens, cafés, and hidden cultural treasures. Her films are known for their calm, reflective style and emphasize atmosphere, storytelling, and the emotional experience of place rather than fast-paced travel content.Beyond filmmaking, she is passionate about interior design, historic homes, museums, botanical gardens, literature, and classical aesthetics. Her creative influences include English country interiors, European heritage, and Mediterranean culture, all of which are reflected in her visual style.Following the loss of her mother in 2025, Victoria has spoken openly about the transformative power of grief and renewal. This period of her life has deepened her commitment to creating meaningful work that celebrates beauty, memory, and the importance of preserving both personal and cultural stories.Through her writing, films, and museum work, Victoria seeks to inspire others to slow down, explore thoughtfully, and rediscover the quiet richness of everyday life.

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Living a life of wonder

Curating Culture & Place

As Cultural Collaborator at the Montreal Art Center & Museum, I have the privilege of helping share the stories of one of Montreal’s most distinctive cultural institutions. Working alongside artists, historians, and creative professionals, I contribute to exhibitions, cultural initiatives, heritage projects, partnerships, and storytelling that celebrate art, history, and community.As a Board Director, I am also involved in supporting the museum’s vision of making art and culture accessible, inspiring, and meaningful for visitors from around the world.Through my work at the museum and my cinematic storytelling platform, The Cozy Adventurer, I strive to preserve beautiful places, celebrate artistic heritage, and create meaningful connections between people, culture, and the stories that bring them to life.

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Author & Illustrator

The creator of passion for compassion series

Victoria Eugénie Zagouris (pen name: Victoria E. Burton) is a Canadian author, cultural storyteller, filmmaker, and educator whose work is inspired by a lifelong belief in the transformative power of beauty, compassion, and meaningful stories.After many years devoted to education and working closely with children, Victoria discovered that the lessons which leave the deepest impression are not always found in textbooks, but in kindness, imagination, empathy, and human connection. These values continue to guide every creative project she undertakes.She is the creator of The Passion for Compassion™, an original children’s book series currently in development. Inspired by her years in education, the series is designed to nurture emotional intelligence while encouraging children to embrace kindness, courage, gratitude, respect, generosity, and compassion. Through memorable characters and timeless adventures, each story gently reminds young readers that even the smallest acts of goodness can change someone’s world.Victoria is also writing an original Christmas story inspired by the timeless magic of the season. Rich in warmth, wonder, and nostalgia, the tale celebrates hope, family, generosity, and the quiet miracles that often appear when they are needed most. Her dream is to create a Christmas classic that families will return to year after year, making it part of their own holiday traditions.Beyond children’s literature, Victoria is the creator of The Cozy Adventurer, a cinematic storytelling platform dedicated to discovering the beauty found in museums, historic places, architecture, gardens, cafés, artists, and remarkable cultural experiences. Through thoughtfully crafted films and essays, she invites audiences to slow down, look more closely, and rediscover the richness of the world around them.As a Cultural Collaborator and Board Director with the Montreal Art Center & Museum, Victoria works to support artists, preserve cultural heritage, and build meaningful connections between creative communities and the public.Whether writing children’s books, producing films, or collaborating with museums and cultural institutions, her work is united by a single purpose:To create stories that inspire wonder, preserve beauty, encourage compassion, and leave the world just a little gentler than she found it.

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A curated home

The Art of Living Beautifully

I believe a home should tell a story. Mine is a quiet conversation between old and new - English country charm, treasured antiques, thoughtful collections, and everyday comforts that invite you to slow down. I find beauty in history, warmth in imperfection, and joy in creating spaces that feel timeless, welcoming, and deeply lived in. For me, living beautifully isn't about perfection; it's about surrounding ourselves with character, comfort, and the gentle poetry of the past and present, thoughtfully woven together.

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