Summer in Vancouver came and went in a flash. All of a sudden we’re back to rain. But we’ve still got time before the snow comes to get in some fall hikes in Vancouver! Hiking in the forests and the mountains (on clearer days) is one of the best things to do in Vancouver in…
When I moved to BC my obsession with trestles began. So far I’ve ticked off the Ladner Creek trestle and now the Myra Canyon trestles. I’d tried to visit these last November but the snow had already fallen and the road was closed so we had to postpone it. This summer I returned with some…
I went to the Okanagan area of BC a few times before I actually did any wine tasting. That’s strange since the Okanagan valley BC is famed for its wine. The best BC wines, and indeed some of the best Canadian wine, come from the Okanagan. One Labour Day weekend I decided to go on…
To drive the Icefields Parkway is to be in a state of near-constant awe. It’s beyond beautiful and absolutely has to be on your list of things to do in the Canadian Rockies. It’s without a doubt one of the most scenic highways in the world and still one of my favourites despite having been…
Owing to the massive fires in summer 2024, these hikes may not be accessible for some time. I encourage you to research the latest conditions on the Tourism Jasper website. If you’re heading to Jasper National Park and want to see what the fuss is really all about then make sure you do some day hikes…
If there’s one thing that I’ve learnt about camping in Canada, it’s that you can’t expect to rock up at a campsite in the summer and expect there to be a space. This is especially true when you try and camp in Banff, Jasper and Yoho National Parks in the summer. Securing a camping spot…
Jasper National Park in Alberta has a magical feel to it. It’s still not quite as busy as Banff which feels like a big city in comparison. Somehow Jasper is managing to feel a bit wilder and you know what? I loved that about it. There are so many things to do in Jasper National…
Since we moved to Vancouver last summer I’ve been desperate to take a road trip to Banff and Jasper in the Rocky Mountains. How could you not be when you see how beautiful they are? We’ve been to Banff several times over the years and have always had fun! If you live in Vancouver or…
If you’re visiting or living in Vancouver, you’ll quickly notice that Vancouver is flanked by mountains to the north. One of these mountains is Grouse Mountain (you can usually make out the wind turbine on the top!). Grouse Mountain Vancouver sits in between the Cypress ski area to the west where you’ll find Black Mountain…
Harrison Hot Springs is a popular weekend getaway from Vancouver and one of the first weekend trips I made with my husband when we moved to Vancouver. I’d heard a lot of people talk about it since it has hot springs there and it’s pretty easy to get to. While I personally think there are…