Glamping in Kelowna One of the highlights from our summer was Glamping in Kelowna with Unique Canvas Luxury Camping. We’ve been glamping before, but this was the first time sharing the experience as a family. Coincidentally, the weekend prior was also the first time we went camping together as a family. Experiencing both camping styles within […]
Preparing for Back to School after a summer of adventures
This post is sponsored by Tangerine. All views and opinions expressed are our own. Back to School, Already? It’s hard to believe we’re already on the downward slope of summer. Why does summer always feel like it goes by so fast? We love summer in the Pacific Northwest. There really is no place we’d rather be. […]
Hiking the Whistler Train Wreck trail
Whistler Train Wreck and Suspension Bridge 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 […]
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 […]
Riding the overnight train from Vancouver to Jasper with VIA Rail
We originally published this post back in the summer of 2014, when our boys were still quite young. We’re re-publishing this post today because this is the time of year when many first time visitors to Canada are exploring the Via Rail from Vancouver to Jasper. Riding the overnight train is a memorable way to […]
50 Photos that tell our 2018 story
Year in Review: 50 Photos from our 2018 travels Every year we have good intentions to write our ‘Year in Review’ posts before the year is complete. And, every year, we fall short of this goal. This year was no different. We had a wonderful end to the year and have spent the past week […]
Winter fun at Sea to Sky Gondola in Squamish, British Columbia
Winter fun at the Sea to Sky Gondola in Squamish One of the things we love about living in Vancouver is that we can be deep in nature within a short drive. There are so many awesome day trips from Vancouver that it can be difficult to make a decision. Those who live in the Lower Mainland […]
The Best Road Trip from Vancouver for first time visitors
Best Road Trip from Vancouver, Canada As residents of Vancouver, we’re often asked about the best things to do in Vancouver. One question we’ve been asked a lot recently is – what is the best road trip from Vancouver? It’s a great question. You have plenty of options in British Columbia. Do you go east […]
