British Columbia
How Four Moms Take Over Whistler
Dare I admit this out loud? I have a 4 year old and a 6 year old and I have just had my first moms’ weekend away EVER. Four moms, months of planning, way too many outfits packed and a pleasant drive to glorious Whistler, BC (just 2 hours northwest
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A Father’s Day Hike at Lake O’Hara Lodge
After years of planning exhilarating hikes with my dad — from Nepal’s three-week-long Annapurna Circuit to the 11 km trek into Alberta’s Skoki Lodge — I have one bit of advice: Sometimes it pays to leave it to the experts. While typically I do embrace the DIY getaway, those trips
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Hometown Tourism in 3 Easy Steps!
Ever the multi-tasker, I recently decided to combine family time with physical exercise. “Today”, I announced ominously one Saturday morning, “we are going on a family hike.” Groans “We’re going to explore the trails on Burnaby Mountain” More groans followed by complaints that they were tired, or their legs hurt
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Family Fun at Tofino’s Crystal Cove Resort
When planning a family holiday it is easy to look to the all-inclusive resorts and the kid-themed adventure parks as the easiest solution to keeping all family-members happy. For a recent Spring Break vacation we decided to go old-school and look to Mother Nature for the kids’ entertainment. Fresh air,
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6 Reasons to put Big White on your family vacation bucket list
Between British Columbia and neighbouring Alberta there is truly no shortage of winter ski destinations on the West Coast of Canada. Each destination boasting their various claims to fame – Highest vertical, Most terrain, Fastest lifts, and of course Best snow. Big White is the holder of many of those
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Panorama Mountain Resort: Fun for the Whole Family
A family winter getaway to Panorama Mountain Resort in southeastern BC is so… hmm, what’s the best word? Oh yeah… it’s so easy. Now, hold on a second, I’m not talking about the runs; there’s plenty of vertical for even the most daring of daredevil downhillers. No, what I’m referring
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Fun Snow-Packed Weekend at Sun Peaks Resort
Did you know that Sun Peaks Resort is Canada’s SECOND largest ski resort? While their jump from third place is relatively new I must admit to having no idea as to the size and awesomeness that is Sun Peaks Resort. You have got to check this place out! Sun Peaks,
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4 Over the top Travel Dreams Plus Places We’ll Actually Go
I like the blank white pages of a pristine calendar. All those days, all those possibilities. No dentist appointments or school meetings or obligations to mar the boxes. No “bill due” scrawled in red or “P” in the corner of every second Thursday by which to measure how long of
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More Weirdly Wonderful Winter Activities for your Family
Canadian cities refuse to hide from to winter’s harsh weather – in fact, some cities (like Edmonton, Alberta) have even developed Winter City strategies that include a blizzard of ideas to help citizens embrace winter life. We’ve got four weirdly wonderful winter activities for you to try with your family
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Where do you take your Out of Towners in Vancouver?
You have guests arriving, the days stretch out in front of you and your mind has drawn a complete blank – how are you going to keep your guests entertained while they visit you in Vancouver? Here are some of my favorite Vancouver attractions to take out of towners that
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