You planned the ultimate “staycation” and explored all the local wonders you could find this summer. And who can blame you? Travelling during high season can be expensive and crowded if you’re going to a popular destination. So while my friends are off on their summer holidays, I bask in
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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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Whether you grew up in Calgary, or moved here more recently, chances are you have friends and family in other parts of Canada (or beyond!) who are eager to visit. Naturally, they want to spend time reconnecting with you, but I bet they’re also excited to explore this fantastic city.
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When out of towners come to Halifax, we always give them a warm welcome, and we’re never short on ideas of where to go, even in the winter.  Although Nova Scotia is full of beautiful beaches, lakes and trails, many of the top tourist attractions are right downtown- totally accessible by
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The situation may be familiar to you. There is an after Christmas lull in the whirlwind of your life and you have guests that must be entertained. Whether they have come home for the holidays or are visiting E-town for the first time, you can’t give visitors the Edmonton experience
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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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