Sasquatch Mountain Resort, British Columbia As part of our quest to visit every ski resort in British Columbia, our goal is to visit at least one new ski resort each winter. This season (2018-19), we spent 5 nights at Sasquatch Mountain Resort over the holidays. If the name of this ski resort is not familiar, that’s […]
Take a ride on the Polar Express to the North Pole!
This post was originally written in December 2016. Given that the Holiday Season is upon us, we thought we should re-publish this story about our trip to the North Pole on the Polar Express in Squamish. The Polar Express in Squamish, BC If you’ve watched the classic animated Christmas movie staring Tom Hanks, you’ll appreciate […]
20 Things to do in Victoria, British Columbia
Top attractions and things to do Victoria British Columbia, including whale watching, beer tasting, bike rides, museums, castles and harbour ferry tours.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Teaching our boys about Responsible Travel – Social Enterprise Hotels
Teaching our boys about Responsible Travel As we continue to learn and grow as parents, we’ve found it increasingly important to teach our boys about responsible travel and how we all need to respect the places we visit. They are like little sponges at this age, so we’re hopeful these lessons will stick. Responsible travel […]
