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 […]
Best Things to do Along the Sea to Sky Highway
Things to do along the Sea to Sky Highway Given that 2021 became the unofficial year of the road trip, we intentionally spent the summer exploring locations close to our home in Vancouver, British Columbia. Today, we’d like to share our favourite things to do along the Sea to Sky Highway. There’s good reason why […]
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. […]
The Magnificent Hubbard Glacier in Alaska
Hubbard Glacier in Alaska When you think of Alaska, what images come to mind? For us, it’s enormous glaciers, humpback whales and vast rugged wilderness. So, when planning our Alaska cruise in the summer of 2019, we decided to visit the mighty Hubbard Glacier in Alaska’s picturesque Disenchantment Bay. The Hubbard Glacier is famous for […]
20 Things to do in Whistler this Summer
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 that we published a detailed guide about all the wonderful things to do in Whistler this summer. We like to visit at least 4-5 times per year, ideally once […]
Best Things to do in North Vancouver, British Columbia
Things to do in North Vancouver Most visitors to Vancouver will end up spending time in North Vancouver at some point during their trip. It’s where the city meets the mountains, rainforest and Pacific Ocean. There are so many fun things to do in North Vancouver for visitors and residents of the Lower Mainland. North […]
Everything you need to know about an Alaska cruise on Celebrity Eclipse
Please note. We went on this Alaska cruise on Celebrity Eclipse 6 months BEFORE the global pandemic. There have been a lot of changes in the travel industry over the past few years, so please do further research about travel restrictions and requirements before booking. This post was updated March 2023. Everything you need to […]
The Best Ski Resorts Near Vancouver, British Columbia
Best Ski Resorts Near Vancouver One of Vancouver’s best features is it’s close proximity to the Coast Mountains, the gateway to endless outdoor adventure. In the winter months, there are multiple ski resorts near Vancouver that can be reached within a few hours drive. If you’re planning to go snowboarding or skiing during your time […]
