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O Canada, O Yum! Eating Your Way From Coast to Coast, Across The True North
I’m a proud and grateful Canadian. I think most of us, whether newly arrived from other countries or raised in families that have lived here for generations, realise that we live in a special part of the world. This country boasts stunning landscapes, plentiful natural resources, a [mostly] harmonious blend
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Beyond Car Camping! 5 Creative Ways to Camp as a Family this Summer
We love camping across Alberta and BC but we get tired of the routine RV or car camping experience. We tire of the crowds, the noise, and the sandwiched feeling we get when we’re squished between gigantic RVs running generators all night long. While we plan to spend many nights in front
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Little Girls Need a Girl’s Trip Too! Buffalo Mountain Lodge in Banff Awaits
The setting was perfect – an upscale mountain retreat surrounded by nine acres of towering fir, pine and spruce trees and chattering squirrels and singing birds. The generously-sized hot tub under the stars was perfect for an evening soak, as was the luxurious claw foot tub in our large and
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Super Ways to Get Grown-Up Time on Your Next Family Vacation
It’s nice to have your kids with you on holiday, but sometimes you need a break! Here are some Super Ways to Get Grown-Up Time on Your Next Family Vacation. My husband and I stand in the foyer of my parent’s rented condo, suitcases still in hand, slightly stunned by
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In a Country known for Cold, here are the Best Winter Festivals in Canada
The typical Canadian winter is not for the faint of heart, but that doesn’t mean Canadians are the hibernating type. We’re just as likely to get our party on, outdoors, when the temperature plummets rather than soars. There are hundreds of winter festivals and events in the dead of winter
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The Best Family Friendly Mountains in Canada
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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Are you an Anti-Camper? Try Parks Canada’s oTENTiks in Fort Langley!
We just discovered camping paradise and it’s in our own backyard! I’m not one to call camping an idyllic experience. Sure, there are aspects I love such as kids running free, gallons of fresh air, the fact everyone pitches in to make the experience a success. But there is much
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Traveling with Teenagers: How to Maximize the Fun and Minimize the Eye-rolling
July 8 2015 Let’s tackle the elephant in the room first. Fact: traveling with teenagers can be fun. Yes, it’s true. Whether by car, ship or plane, exploring your backyard or wandering around the globe with teens can be much more fun than toodling around with a toddler in tow. No diapers,
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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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Five Campgrounds in Canada that you must visit!
May 6 2015 Summer travel planning is heating up! With our Canadian dollar weaker than it’s been in many years, now is the perfect time to consider an affordable, family camping holiday in one of our incredible Canadian national or provincial park campgrounds. There’s really nothing more Canadian than
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