The bustle of the holidays is upon us, and yes, we know they’re looking a little different this year. But the great news is that there are still many opportunities to celebrate the festive season with the family in and around Vancouver. From virtual flyovers of Santa’s workshop to spectacular light shows in gardens, canyons …
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The small mountain town of Banff packs a big accommodation punch when it comes to the choice of hotel properties. From hotels that accommodate all in the family to chic downtown suites or cosy rooms in an historic castle on a hill, we’ve put together a discerning hotel guide to the best hotels in Banff. …
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Fall in the Canadian Rocky Mountains is a fleeting and wonderful time. Sandwiched between a short and intense summer and the looming onslaught of winter that can occur at any moment, the beauty of an alpine fall and its larch season is so quick that if you blink, you’ll miss it. While some of the …
This post is in partnership with Travel Mindset and Ski Canada. As summer gives way to the crisp days and cool nights of autumn, a skier’s mind turns to thoughts of gently falling flakes, the glee of first tracks on corduroy runs, and the beauty of bluebird skies and snow-covered mountain peaks. Winter is coming, …
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As the fall weather brings cooler days and crisp nights to the coast, it’s not uncommon to see a sugar-dusting of snow on the peaks of Whistler’s mountains. While this is always cause for excitement among skiers and riders that winter is in fact coming, the autumn months are actually an ideal time for exploring …
Wring the most out of the waning days of summer by enjoying the cheery brightness of sun-drenched fields of sunflowers and other blooms at the Chilliwack Sunflower Festival. Contents1 Chilliwack Sunflower Festival2 Festival Safety Measures3 Hours of Operation4 Directions5 Visit the Fraser Valley Chilliwack Sunflower Festival It’s been a tough summer. The pandemic has cancelled …
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Whether you want to ski-in and ski-out or are looking for the best hotel pool in the village, the resort community of Whistler, British Columbia, has accommodation options for every family’s taste and budget. Our family has stayed in many of Whistler’s most fabulous hotel properties, and each one has its own charm and advantages. Here are …
I love the tagline of Tourism Golden. It’s ‘what you see is what you get.’ And what you see and get when you visit this mountain town just shy of the border between British Columbia and Alberta is looming mountain peaks, wide river valleys and more natural beauty than any one place has the right …
Is there anything quite so lovely as a well-planned and executed road trip? The freedom of the open road, the discoveries of new places, spaces and people along the way, it’s all so fantastic. And with its excellent and well-maintained highway network, Canada was made for exploration by automobile. We’ve asked some of our fellow …
Travelling with the kids to the Parksville Qualicum Beach area of Vancouver Island – or Oceanside as it’s also known – is an annual ritual for us. This region on the east side of Vancouver Island isn’t just a beautiful area of British Columbia. Parksville has a long history as a family-friendly summer playground. With amenities, natural …
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Claudia
I’m Claudia, an adventurous mom who loves to explore the world and travel with my family. This site shares modern-mom-tested family travel sanity tips, destination advice, and inspiration to stay ever curious and create lifelong travel memories.
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