Pender Island is one of the Southern Gulf Islands just off the coast of mainland Canada. Easily accessible as a Vancouver weekend getaway, it’s a popular destination with Vancouver locals, especially in the summer. On my trip to Pender Island, BC, I loved the relaxed pace of things, the beautiful nature that is all over…
Winter in Victoria BC gets a bad rap since BC can be a pretty grey and rainy place in the winter. However, this part of Canada does get much milder temperatures and the rainforests, mountains, and coastline make for some picturesque scenery during your trip to Victoria BC in winter. From the charming downtown streets…
Spring in Vancouver is one of my favourite times of the year. The weather starts to warm up and becomes a little less rainy, there’s the Vancouver cherry blossom season and the longer days and nicer weather mean there’s more opportunity for getting outdoors and enjoying some of the best spring hikes in Vancouver BC….
Winter hiking in Vancouver, British Columbia can be a truly magical experience. With its towering mountains, snow-covered forests, and crisp, clean air, winter hikes in Vancouver are the perfect way to enjoy the beauty of the winter season I lived in Vancouver for 6 years and one of my favourite things about Vancouver was how…
If you’ve ever met me in real life, chances are you know I LOVE living in Vancouver. We spent almost 6 years living in this beautiful city. Right now we’re travelling in Europe and exploring different cities to live in and I miss living in Vancouver so much. However, that doesn’t mean I’m blind to…
Whether you live in Canada and are looking for souvenirs in Canada to bring home to friends and family on a trip home, or are on vacation in Canada and looking to bring something back to remember your trip, this ultimate list of the best souvenirs in Canada has you covered. Having spent six years…
There are so many beautiful lakes in Banff National Park and they’re often at the top of people’s lists when it comes to what to see in Banff. It’s easy to understand why when you start doing your research on the best Banff lakes. Banff National Park and the Canadian Rockies as a whole are…
When it comes to visiting the Canadian Rockies, visiting Banff is an absolute must. However, during our years living in Canada, we’ve visited the Rockies several times and discovered more places to visit both in and near the Rockies. But, is it the best place to stay in the Rockies? That depends on exactly what…
Lake Louise is one of the best-known places in Canada and on pretty much everyone’s list of things to see in Canada. Just across the Alberta-BC border, Lake Louise lies in Banff National Park and is home not only to the lake but there are also too many stunning hikes in Lake Louise and other…
There are lots of fun things to do in Edmonton and these Edmonton hiking trails are just some of those things. Edmonton is Alberta’s capital city and sits about 3 hour drive north of Calgary. The two cities are quite different, but what they have in common is great access to nature. Edmonton has become…