Harrison Hot Springs with kids Located on the shores of Harrison Lake and surrounded by evergreen mountains, the quaint Village of Harrison Hot Springs in British Columbia is a perfect family getaway for Vancouverites. We’ve known about it for years (it’s a recommended day trip from Vancouver), however, this was our first time visiting Harrison […]
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 […]
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 snowboarding trips. Given the uncertainty around the pandemic, we decided to purchase a ski chalet at Sasquatch […]
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 […]
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 […]
Powder Days at Manning Park Ski Resort
Sometimes… the Snow Gods Deliver! If you follow us on Facebook or Instagram there’s a good chance you’ve already seen the photos and video from our recent ski trip to Manning Park Ski Resort, located in the heart of the Cascade Mountains. Spoiler alert – it was epic! If you’re more of a visual person […]
5 Awesome BC Ski Resorts You’ve Never Heard Of
5 Awesome BC Ski Resorts You’ve Never Heard Of While some winter escape artists flee to tropical climates to hide from winter’s chill, we not only embrace the frosty conditions, we crave the adventure it brings. Sandy beaches just don’t have a chance when compared to first lines on a fresh powder day. British Columbia […]
