As a Vancouver-based family travel writer, my first and most loyal allegiance is to my home and native land: Canada. I’ve lived in three provinces over my lifetime – Quebec, Ontario and British Columbia – and we’ve been lucky to …
This is My Canada – 5 Great Things about the Great White North Read More »
The promise of dry, Okanagen powder is a powerful lure to anyone who enjoys skiing or snowboarding. And we certainly do. And so for this February mini-break we chose to drive 6 hours into the BC Interior, north of Vernon, …
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The North Shore Mountains that form the backdrop to Vancouver’s ever-changing skyline are a big reason why this west coast city is considered one of the most beautiful and livable urban areas in the world. The three local north shore mountains …
How to Enjoy Vancouver Winter Fun on the North Shore Mountains Read More »
It seems to rain in Vancouver as many days as the sun shines in a year. Even though Vancouverites are an outdoorsy bunch most of the time, the rain can get a little much. Fortunately for residents and visitors, there are numerous spaces around …
5 Great Places for Rainy Day Activities for Kids in Vancouver Read More »
Looking for a winter playground that won’t break the family vacation piggy bank? Located east of Hope, three hours from Vancouver, is Manning Provincial Park, one of British Columbia’s most affordable and popular outdoor recreational playgrounds. We’ve been visiting here since …
On a rainy Vancouver day (and there are a few), pack up and take the kids on a scientific adventure at the Beaty Biodiversity Museum at UBC. This is one of the best family-friendly museums in the city, and it …
Walking? Sixty-five feet up in the air? When we were invited to tour the Greenheart TreeWalk at the UBC Botanical Garden, I was a bit nervous. I have a fear of heights, and the thought of being that high up, walking on very bouncy, …
Walk on the Super Natural Side at UBC Greenheart TreeWalk Read More »
There’s nothing like overcoming your fear of heights by suspending yourself from a metal clamp attached to what seems like a thin metal cable, 200 feet over rushing Fitzsimmons Creek in Whistler, British Columbia. But how about subjecting your beloved …
The Southern Gulf Islands of British Columbia sit like jewels in the Salish Sea, also known as Georgia Straight, between Vancouver’s Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island. Galiano Island, one of these unique islands, has been our most-visited gulf island destination during our …
This Mother’s Day, my family has decided to forgo the fancy brunch and lunch plans. This decision was made easier by the fact that every restaurant my poor husband called (last night) was of course full to bursting with reservations …
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