The mysterious Whistler Train Wreck 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 […]
Why You Should Visit the Mosel Valley in Germany this summer
The Mosel Valley in Germany A tired old tractor spits out a cloud of smoke as it passes by, slowly rolling down the single lane road. The streets are empty, but the village is slowing waking up. The rising sun creeps over the valley and makes its daily appearance, taking a bite out of the […]
Things to do at Harrison Hot Springs with kids
Harrison Hot Springs, British Columbia Located on the shores of Harrison Lake and surrounded by evergreen mountains, the quaint Village of Harrison Hot Springs is a perfect family getaway for Vancouverites. We’ve known about Harrison Hot Springs for years (it’s a recommended day trip from Vancouver), however, this recent visit was also our first. As […]
How to Spend 4 days in Niagara Falls with Kids
Niagara Falls is arguably the most popular natural attraction in Canada. The Canadian Rockies and Banff National Park are also worthy of such a title, but these powerful waterfalls in Ontario attract the most tourists each year. It is estimated that over 30 million people visit Niagara Falls each year, with numbers consistently increasing every year. That […]
Further proof that British Columbia is ridiculously beautiful
Scenic Float plane views of BC’s South Coast We boarded the small float plane in British Columbia and flew from downtown Vancouver to the Comox Valley on Vancouver Island. This was the first time our boys experienced taking off and landing on water, so this float plane experience was a memorable one for them. While […]
Traveling to Ireland for the first time? Here’s what you need to know
Ireland Travel Tips – Here’s what you need to know Ireland is arguably one of the best all around travel destinations for families. We spent 2 weeks driving around Ireland that included a few days in Northern Ireland. Today, we’re sharing a few of the travel tips we learned from our first Ireland family road […]
22 photos from Alberta’s Canadian Rockies we can’t stop looking at
With summer road trip season fast approaching, we’re re-publishing the post from a few years ago. In our completely biased opinion, there is no better place for a road trip than the Canadian Rockies in Alberta and British Columbia (read about the best road trip from Vancouver for first time visitors). Photos from Alberta’s Canadian […]
25 FREE Things to do in Vancouver in 2019
We’ve lived in Vancouver for over 15 years and, during this time, we’ve hosted many first time visitors to the city. We’re often asked the question, “what are the most popular things to do in Vancouver?” Our responses tend to vary depending on the time of year, but there are several places in Vancouver that […]
