Skiing
Do It all – Ski! Bike! Bowl! Skate! – at Silver Star Mountain Resort
It was 8:30 on a Sunday morning after a night of powder drifting from the darkened heavens and I thought for sure the regulars would be fighting for first tracks. Nope. It was 10:30 and we drifted over to the backside to see what was left for powder. Most of
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Finding Mountain Magic at Panorama Mountain Resort: On the Slopes, and Off!
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 “Golden” Opportunity for Winter Family Fun!
“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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The Appalachian Powder Trail: 12 Great Ski Hills in Atlantic Canada
Atlantic Canada boasts plenty of amazing opportunities for downhill skiing. Beautiful hardwood forests, minimal wait-time at the lifts, uncongested trails, sea views and of course, great maritime hospitality are all great reasons to visit ski hills on the East Coast. This year, Atlantic Canada expects more winter adventure visitors than ever, especially
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Chill, Play, Eat, Repeat: A Quintessential Jasper Winter Weekend
The moment we enter the our cozy, conifer-hugged cottage our toddler goes crazy. He inspects every cranny of the one room cabin, climbs on every chair and touches every button. As we settle into our weekend abode, kiddo can’t believe his luck: there’s a window at the kitchen table with a
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Ski for $15 on Sport Chek National Ski Day!
Strap on your skis and get swooshing for Sport Chek National Ski Day! CIBC and Alpine Canada Alpin are pleased to present this annual event. Resorts from coast to coast will be offering $15 lift tickets (available for purchase from now until January 8, 2016) for skiing on January 9,
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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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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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How To Take Your Non-Skiing Family on a Family Ski Vacation
We couldn’t wait until morning to start our first family ski vacation so we decided to set-out in the evening after all the kids’ activities were over. This meant our very first view of Blue Mountain was as magical as our ski trip would become – completely lit up for
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Family Fun in the Flathead Valley: Kalispell Montana
The Flathead Valley in northwestern Montana lies between Glacier National Park and Flathead Lake, which holds the distinction of being the largest freshwater lake west of the Mississippi River. More than that, it’s a piece of paradise. Between the valley and the lake, the area offers a plethora of outdoor recreation opportunities year-round,
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