Mountain magic – do you know it? If you’ve ever experienced winter outside the city and amongst the peaks, you probably know what I mean. There’s something special about the combination of cold snow and ice, natural beauty, rustic architecture, and getting chilly [outdoors] before getting warmed up [indoors] that makes a cold Canadian winter
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“A family that skis together stays together.” Okay, that might be my motto but apparently it’s still working for me. What used to just be trips to the local ski resorts has turned into weekends and mini stay-cations in Golden, B.C. We gravitate to Kicking Horse Mountain Resort to ski
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Most people have childhood memories of being dragged through boring museums and historical sites buried deep in their psyches. Today’s museums and history centres have come a long way in upping their appeal to kids, and after an extremely fun visit to Lethbridge’s Fort Whoop-up, my kids have made it
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Sometimes just 2 nights away from home can be surprisingly restorative. In the craziness that is raising children, I enjoy escaping the laundry, dishes, toy-insanity and household responsibilities. Sure the packing for a trip-away is a hideous experience, but once you are out the door life is grand. Visiting Vancouver
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Sitting on the sunny patio at Gray Monk Estate winery, I reflected that between the apples, the wine, the liquors and the spa, I was going to have a tough time convincing myself to go home from our team building retreat in Vernon BC. Enjoying everything the region has to
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Written in collaboration with Expedia.ca The leaves are still changing colour, but it’s not too early to begin planning your next winter ski holiday at one of Canada’s fantastic ski resorts. Here are some of the best family-friendly mountains in Canada. Whistler Blackcomb The biggest ski resort in Canada has
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A story: When I arrived in British Columbia over 20 years ago, we visited Tofino in October. Our campsite was rained out by a fall monsoon, and we took shelter in a local bed and breakfast, enjoying the wild weather and the local dining scene before all the restaurants closed
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Are you brave enough for Haunted Victoria? We like to joke about Vancouver Island being a haven of retirees, but the truth is, beneath the vibrant city of Victoria lurk residents who are far, far older. As British Columbia’s most haunted city, the capital boasts a long and torrid history
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Nothing screams summertime like the sunshine and heat of Osoyoos, BC. Roughly a 4 hour drive from Vancouver, Osoyoos offers numerous adventures for families with kids of all ages. We found the Destination Osoyoos website incredibly helpful when putting together our trip. The site offers a complete overview of accommodation,
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Sun Peaks in the summer is a treasure few have discovered. The spectacular mountain resort offers oodles of activities for families but there are no crowds. The village is compact which means kids can easily traverse one end to the other without whining. The staff and fellow visitors are warm
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