Travel Tips

Do you have cash in your wallet? Probably not. There are more than 68 million credit cards in circulation in Canada, and debit card swipes make up 35 per cent of Canadian transactions. Canadians rely heavily on debit and credit cards, but this is ...Read More

Airbnb has transformed the way families travel by opening up a whole new realm of accommodation options. For many families, the idea of being stuck in a hotel room far from home with not much more than a bed and a coffee maker is ...Read More

Canada has 39 National Parks and eight National Park Reserves encompassing prairies, coastlines, forests and frozen peaks, only a small fraction of Canada’s immense 10 million square kilometre landmass. The unending supply of places to camp, hike and adventure in Canada means there is a ...Read More

When my kids were little, the days dragged on forever. Long days of exhaustion and diaper changes were punctuated with sweet moments of chubby arms around my neck and little hands in mine. But then I blinked. My oldest could be leaving for college ...Read More

Camping. It means many different things to many different people. Do you RV or trailer? Hard shell or tent trailer? Are you the type who loads up the car with the entire Canadian Tire summer section, or the rugged type who pares everything down ...Read More

When Sandy and Tom Fransham bring their daughters Danika, 10, and Reese, 7, into the mountains, they’re showing them what a healthy lifestyle is all about, and sharing in all the joy and fun of being outside together, staying at an Alpine Club hut. ...Read More

Some of my most cherished childhood memories include time spent exploring nature with our family dogs. I can still picture how happy we all were whenever they were part of our trips. It made the whole thing so much more fun. Now that it’s ...Read More