British Columbia

Coast to Coast Canadian Festivals

Who doesn’t love Canadian Festivals? One of the best things about travelling to other cities is taking in the culture of a new province, and knowing each location has something unique and wonderful to see. Attending a festival helps you discover the best in each city. I live in Saskatoon,
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Oh Canada! 🇨🇦The Best Summer Camps from Coast to Coast 🇨🇦

Picture this: you’ve planned an epic trip across Canada this summer to explore the sights or visit family, but there are some museums and attractions that you *know* your kids aren’t going to love. Do you a) suffer through the whining and complaining or b) register them in a unique
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Brimacombe Ski Resort
Canada’s Best Family-Friendly Ski Resorts for Spring Skiing

Winter vacations with kids are all about striking the ideal mix of adventure and relaxation. Thankfully, Canada is home to exceptional ski resorts that offer more than just fantastic slopes—they’re also family-friendly. Whether your family includes first-time skiers, snowboarding enthusiasts, or fans of snow tubing, there’s a resort to suit
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March Break Camps & Events for Canadian Families

Did you know not every province has a school break in March? And some provinces have a 2-week break while others have a single week? Family Fun Canada is ready to help parents across Canada plan for their March Breaks – both camps and activities. Family Fun Vancouver (Metro Vancouver)
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The Columbia River Basin views from the 9 km Coach Trail are jaw-dropping. Photo: Jeremy Smith
5 Days of Family Adventures in the Golden Triangle: A BC Rockies Road Trip

I was suspended in midair hundreds of feet above rocks. The 200 ft waterfall below looked like a tiny spring from where I swayed, trembling and hanging between two cliffs. I had just learned five minutes ago from a sign that this was the highest suspension bridge in Canada. I
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Yoho National Park at night. Photo Carol Patterson
Stargazing at Yoho National Park’s Emerald Lake Lodge

Yoho National Park at night. Photo Carol Patterson Originally published April 2, 2021 As if you needed another reason to visit Emerald Lake Lodge in Yoho National Park, it’s also a wonderful place to stargaze or indulge in night photography. It’s not a Dark Sky Preserve like Jasper National Park
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Panorama Mountain Resort Chairlift Photo Credit Melissa Vroon
The Non Skiing Mom’s Guide to a Ski Vacation at Panorama Mountain Resort

Originally Published March 8, 2019 I got to the bottom of the hill after my first run, took off my skis and walked back to the rental shop. Is everything alright, they asked? Yup, I replied, no issues with the gear, I’m just done. For the day? But you’ve only
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Welcome Home! Canada Sign in Halifax Photo Jennifer Morton
Travelling Your Roots: A Return to Canada

Originally Published March 19, 2019 Returning to Canada after a lengthy absence, Jennifer Morton discovers the joys of ‘coming home’. When I left Canada on a 12-month working holiday to Australia in 2001, I had no idea that I would end up calling Down Under home. But, like a travel
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Sunset at Farewell Harbour Lodge - Photo Carol Patterson
Great Bear Rainforest’s Farewell Harbour Lodge offers Leaping Whales, Backcountry Luxury, and (almost) Zero Emissions

Flying through the air, higher than any agility dog clearing an obstacle, were two male orcas. They were killing a Dall’s porpoise! Bludgeoning it with their body weight so it would be defenceless when they moved in for the final attack. When I’d signed up for a visit to Farewell
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The Stories Are Alive: Learning From Lil’wat and Squamish Teachers

We stood in front of the cedar pole carving while the drumbeat began, strong and in time with the earth’s heartbeat. Qawam Redmond Andrews, our cultural ambassador, closed his eyes as he lifted his voice and joined his drum to begin the same song his ancestors used to call the
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