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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This pandemic period has put many families into a holding pattern when it comes to travel. While dreams of getting on an airplane may be temporarily shelved as we look to explore closer to home, the exciting possibility of soaring across Canada and around the world remains in reach at FlyOver Canada Vancouver. Whether you’re …
The fantastical worlds of Harry Potter, Percy Jackson and Game of Thrones come to life through interactive, fun and educational tours with New York City-based Fable and Lark Storied Adventures. The magic of popular books such as the Harry Potter and Percy Jackson series, Game of Thrones and Lord of the Rings were the inspiration …
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When budgets and schedules are tight for travelers, it’s time to think micro. Adventure that is. While trips to far-flung parts of the world are incredible and fulfilling, curious adventure seekers can find amazing things to see and do close to home and well within reach. In fact, from red rocks in the desert to …
Nothing creates an appetite like a day on the slopes or on the water. Fortunately in Whistler Village, the dining choices are plentiful and excellent. Between breezy casual options for an on-the-run-to-the-gondola breakfasts, bustling spots for a chill après or cosy fine dining experiences for a drawn-out evening affair, we’ve got the dibs on where …
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As travellers, we can at times fall into the habit of dreaming that the travel grass is greener across a border or in a distant land. Adventures in far-flung parts of the world are incredible, filled with unknowns, new landscapes and people eating strange foods and speaking in strange tongues. But what if we can …
There’s nothing like packing up the car for a day trip adventure within your own backyard. From Vancouver, you don’t have to venture too far out of the city to experience an exciting escape that can transform your landscape and state of mind from urban to wild in just a few hours. Whether it’s tiptoeing …
Canada’s westernmost province of British Columbia is big. Like, really big. Bigger than California. Bigger than New Zealand. Four times larger than the UK and Ireland. Get the picture? There’s a lot of room to move in BC, and even more to see and do for the intrepid road tripping traveler. The provincial highway system …
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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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