After our winter as skibums in BC, we moved onto our trailer for our next adventure in covid summer 2021. After a quick one-week reno of the trailer, in late April we headed to the coast of BC in search of milder weather just as increased covid restrictions rolled out making interprovincial travel challenging. We had mapped out a route …
Things to Do in Squamish With Kids
Weather you are looking for a local getaway, day trip or planning travels to BC, Squamish offers so much for families. Located along the Sea to Sky highway, just an hour from Vancouver, Squamish sits on Howe Sound with the majestic monolith, “The Chief” rising above the town. While it doesn’t receive as many visitors as its big brother down …
The Best Things to Do in Whistler in Summer with Kids
Whistler is the premier ski resort in Canada and many might discount it as a winter-only destination. However, Whistler has just as much to offer in the summer with its world-class mountain bike culture, awesome natural environment and quality resort facilities. In this post, we will highlight the Whistler family activities that we enjoyed most. You might notice that quite a …
Our Winter as Ski Bums
As the ski season has come to an end, it is time to reflect on what has turned out to be a pretty great plan. With the pandemic, we were forced to “pivot” our year-long road trip plans into something different. Enter Plan B: spend the winter as ski bums in the Canadian Rockies. We have been based in Golden, …
Land of Lakes and Forests: Lake Superior Camping Trip
Rocky shorelines, wind swept trees, endless lakes and rivers – these are the icons of the Canadian wilderness and Lake Superior has all of these aplenty. For us it was a 9-hour drive from the Toronto area, but the drive is worth it as you get access to this rugged, wild and sparsely populated region of Canada. Lake Superior is …
The Best of Banff in Winter: 10 Must Have Experiences
Banff is at its busiest in the summer months, but it is equally as beautiful in winter. Snow capped mountains, a beautiful winter wonderland, and a plethora of winter sports to keep you busy. Visiting in the winter can be more economical and a totally different experience then visiting in the summer. If you are an outdoor enthusiast or merely …