British Columbia · Family Fun Canada

No Holding Back! Adaptive Skiing at Big White Ski Resort

Codi Darnell British Columbia, Canada, News & Reviews, Ski Hills March 11, 2019

About a year ago, a friend told me I should try adaptive skiing. I laughed. But this past weekend—because my FOMO is greater than my fear of skiing—that is precisely what I did. And at the top of the first little hill, strapped into ...Read More

The Non Skiing Mom’s Guide to a Ski Vacation at Panorama Mountain Resort

Family Fun Canada British Columbia, Canada, News & Reviews, Ski Hills 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 ...Read More

Family Ski Vacations at Fernie Alpine Resort

Tanya Koob British Columbia, Canada, News & Reviews, Ski Hills January 11, 2019

The small mountain town of Fernie can be reached in a 3-hour drive from Calgary, driving south into British Columbia through the Crowsnest Pass. It’s a reasonable distance for a long weekend ski getaway, and many families even consider Fernie Alpine Resort their “local ...Read More

Ski (Or Board) a Lot? Season Passes and Multi Mountain Passes are the Way to Go!

Jacqueline Louie Alberta, British Columbia, Canada, News & Reviews, Ski Hills December 12, 2018

Feel the sun on your face and breathe in the clear crisp of a blue sky day. Make snowmen and snow angels. Sip hot chocolate beside a crackling fire. These are just a few of the pleasures of winter in the ...Read More

Canucks, Crafts & Cheer! Find It All at These 8 Best Christmas Markets in Canada

Adele Paul Alberta, British Columbia, Canada, Newfoundland, News & Reviews, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Quebec, Saskatchewan November 22, 2018

Christmas is just around the corner, and no one knows how to celebrate better than the citizens of the great, white north! Canadians love to ring in the season with mistletoe, plenty of snow and, of course, Christmas markets. From Victoria to St. John’s, ...Read More

Culture and Creepy-Crawlies in Victoria, BC

Jen Mallia British Columbia, Canada, News & Reviews November 2, 2018

From high culture to the things that give you the willies, Victoria is a great spot to do what you love. All too often, Victoria gets written off as the capital of “newly-weds, nearly-deads, and flower beds.” While no one denies it has those ...Read More

Kamloops Goes All In at Halloween with Annual Spookloops Festivities

Claudia Laroye British Columbia, Canada, News & Reviews October 1, 2018

My back was to the door, uncaring that it was filthy, covered in dust and grime. I gripped the arm of a complete stranger in terror and fright. Fortunately, she didn’t seem to mind as she appeared to be as scared as I was ...Read More

This October, Pets are Pampered at the Pacific Sands Beach Resort

Family Fun Canada British Columbia, Canada, News & Reviews September 19, 2018

At the first sight, nay the first sniff, of a large body of water, my dog goes wild. Her whole body wiggles, she whines until finally we let her out of the car and she explodes into the water. If your dog is anything ...Read More

Getaway With the Girls to Victoria’s Oak Bay Beach Hotel

Sabrina Pirillo British Columbia, Canada, News & Reviews, Spas September 12, 2018

It’s no accident that Vancouver Island is on the list of one of the best islands in the world (according to Conde Nast Traveler). With its mild year-round climate and the aquatic wonderland of activities, Victoria brings the beauty of nature to an ...Read More

A Family Surfing Adventure in Tofino – The Wetsuits are the Worst Part!

Codi Darnell British Columbia, Canada, News & Reviews September 7, 2018

There was a brief pause in the surf in which I caught my husband’s eye, and we shared a smile that said Can you believe it? We finally found an activity that everyone is enjoying at the same time! Anyone with multiple children knows ...Read More