Things to do in Whistler this Summer We love Whistler. It’s our favourite weekend getaway and/or day trip from Vancouver. Therefore, we thought it’s about time we published a detailed guide about all the wonderful things to do in Whistler this summer. Whistler is an easy 1.5 hour drive from Vancouver to Whistler, which makes […]
How to hike the Whistler Train Wreck trail
Whistler Train Wreck Trail Tucked away in an old-growth forest, hidden between train tracks and the Cheakamus River, the Whistler Train Wreck site has quietly become a popular Whistler tourist attraction. The Train Wreck is home to several decaying box cars that were abandoned after a crash that occurred in 1956. Train derailments were not […]
Best Things to do in Penticton this Summer
Things to do in Penticton this Summer Are you considering a family road trip to the South Okanagan this summer? If so, you’ve come to the right place. In this post, we share the best things to do in Penticton with kids this summer. I’m not sure why it took us so long to visit […]
Is the Sea to Sky Gondola in Squamish worth visiting?
Sea to Sky Gondola in Squamish When I first learned about the plan to build the Sea to Sky Gondola in Squamish, I was skeptical. As residents of North Vancouver, we often drive the Sea to Sky Highway enroute to Whistler. Back then, I viewed Squamish as the half-way point to Whistler. Not a stand […]
Thinking of visiting Painter’s Lodge in Campbell River? Read this post.
Painter’s Lodge in Campbell River Are you considering a visit to Painter’s Lodge in Campbell River? In this blog post, we share our experience staying at this popular fishing lodge on Vancouver Island. Painter’s Lodge is located directly on the eastern shores of Discovery Passage, a narrow strait that flows between Vancouver Island and Quadra […]
The Best Road Trip from Vancouver for first time visitors
Vancouver Road Trip itinerary As residents of Vancouver, we’re often asked about the best things to do in Vancouver. The next most common question is – what is the best road trip from Vancouver for first time visitors? It’s a great question. You have plenty of options in British Columbia. Do you go east to […]
15 Things to do in Squamish this summer
Fun things to do in Squamish, British Columbia Over the past 20 years, we’ve driven up and down the Sea to Sky Highway countless times. Most often, we drive this famous Canadian highway while enroute to Whistler, one of British Columbia’s most popular tourist destinations. Squamish is the natural half-way point between Vancouver and Whistler. […]
Best Things to do Along the Sea to Sky Highway
Things to do along the Sea to Sky Highway Given that British Columbia is a world class travel destination, we intentionally spent the summer exploring locations close to our home in Vancouver. Today, we’d like to share our favourite things to do along the Sea to Sky Highway. There’s good reason why it’s consistently rated […]