Cherry Blossoms in North Vancouver Are you in search of the best places to see cherry blossoms in North Vancouver? Are you looking to snap some photos or shoot some video to share on your socials, but don’t know where to start? As residents of North Vancouver for 15+ years, we’ve found a few spots […]
25 FREE Things to do in Vancouver
We’ve lived in Vancouver for over 20 years now. During this time, we’ve hosted many first time visitors to the city. We’re often asked the same question; “What are the most popular things to do in Vancouver?” Our response varies depending on the time of year. However, there are a few places in Vancouver that […]
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 […]
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 […]
25 Awesome Day Trips from Vancouver, Canada
The best day trips from Vancouver, British Columbia If you’ve visited Vancouver, chances are you’ve walked around Stanley Park’s iconic seawall, visited Granville Island, snapped a photo of the old Steam Clock in Gastown, shopped on Robson Street and raised a glass in Granville’s entertainment district. In this post, we want to get outside the […]
10 Tips to Teach your Kids to Ski this winter
Tips for teaching your kids to ski If you’ve been following this family travel blog over the years, you will notice a theme each winter. Our Facebook page and Instagram stories begin to fill with videos and photos of us skiing and snowboarding. Many of you have reached out asking for tips to teach your […]
30 Photos to get you stoked for the ski season
Photos to get you stoked for the ski season! The upcoming ski season is fast approaching! With snow on the brain, we thought we’d dig into the photo archives and share some of our favorite photos from previous skiing and snowboarding trips. I still have a goal to visit every ski resort in British Columbia. […]
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 […]
