Looking for a family day trip from the city that combines natural beauty with touches of modern civilization? You can’t do better than a trip to Bowen Island with kids, just a 20-minute ferry ride from Horseshoe Bay ferry terminal, northwest of Vancouver. There is no shortage of great, family-friendly outdoor activities and things to do on Bowen Island, and …
Every busy mom deserves a break at this time of year. It’s never easy to get away from all the many things that need our attention during the holiday prep time (it’s a never-ending list!), but hey, moms need attention too. With that in mind, my friend and Seattle-based blogger Keryn Means of Walking On Travels and …
The promise of dry, Okanagen powder is a powerful lure to anyone who enjoys skiing or snowboarding. And we certainly do. And so for this February mini-break we chose to drive 6 hours into the BC Interior, north of Vernon, to experience the famous amazing, light, dry snow that has made Silver Star Mountain Resort a well-known …
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The North Shore Mountains that form the backdrop to Vancouver’s ever-changing skyline are a big reason why this west coast city is considered one of the most beautiful and livable urban areas in the world. The three local north shore mountains – Mount Seymour, Cypress and Grouse Mountains – are only 40 minutes away from Vancouver. These local ski resorts offer similar …
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It seems to rain in Vancouver as many days as the sun shines in a year. Even though Vancouverites are an outdoorsy bunch most of the time, the rain can get a little much. Fortunately for residents and visitors, there are numerous spaces around town to shelter from the elements and have fun indoors. Here are some of our favorite …
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Looking for a winter playground that won’t break the family vacation piggy bank? Located east of Hope, three hours from Vancouver, is Manning Provincial Park, one of British Columbia’s most affordable and popular outdoor recreational playgrounds. We’ve been visiting here since 1992, in both winter and summer; pre-kids and as a family. It’s become an annual …
On a rainy Vancouver day (and there are a few), pack up and take the kids on a scientific adventure at the Beaty Biodiversity Museum at UBC. This is one of the best family-friendly museums in the city, and it includes not only a whale, but a whale of a tale. The Beaty Biodiversity Museum …
Walking? Sixty-five feet up in the air? When we were invited to tour the Greenheart TreeWalk at the UBC Botanical Garden, I was a bit nervous. I have a fear of heights, and the thought of being that high up, walking on very bouncy, see-through metal bridges attached to large Douglas Firs didn’t thrill me at first. But, I …
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Thirty years is a long time to wait to see an airplane up close. Today I had the opportunity to attend the opening of the new Public Observation Area at the Vancouver International Airport (YVR), the first public viewing area at YVR in 30 years. The Observation Area offers the public a magnificent view ‘from the …
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There’s nothing like overcoming your fear of heights by suspending yourself from a metal clamp attached to what seems like a thin metal cable, 200 feet over rushing Fitzsimmons Creek in Whistler, British Columbia. But how about subjecting your beloved offspring to such an experience on a Ziptrek Whistler ziplining tour? Now that we’ve done …
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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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