Share the Chair Canada

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 …

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Our First Family Backcountry Camping Trip – Lake Superior

While we were in Australia, we did a lot of camping to explore around Melbourne and beyond.  When we moved back to Canada, we wanted to take that enthusiasm we had for camping and exploring Australia with us and explore more of Ontario. So for our summer vacation this year we planned to spend 2+ weeks exploring Lake Superior and …

Normans Beach Wilsons Prom

Victoria’s Little Secret…Wilson’s Prom – the Highlights and Where To Stay

Wilson’s Prom is like a closely guarded secret for Melbournians.  Officially called Wilsons Promontory National Park, in typical Aussie fashion it is shortened to just “The Prom” by locals.  Set three hours east of Melbourne, this National Park is the most southerly point in mainland Australia and offers pristine wilderness.  It offers so much for families with its safe swimming …

Australia campervan with kids

Planning a Family Campervan Holiday in Australia

We think a campervan road trip is the perfect way to explore Australia.  In this post we are going to tell you why campervan holidays are so much fun with kids and how to determine the right vehicle for your family to start planning your trip. Why Choose a Campervan Holiday? You get to see a lot, but you have …

The Best Campsites Near Melbourne

One of the things we love the most about being expats and living overseas is the opportunity to explore deeply our new home.  Camping is a great budget way to see a lot of places and we love spending time in National Parks.  In our time living in Melbourne, we camp at least once a month in the summer months …

Bright autumn

An Autumn Weekend Away in Bright with Kids

There are so many great things to do in Bright with kids, making it an excellent family friendly destination from Melbourne.  Bright truly is a four season destination with outdoor activities galore.  For our Canadian visitors, it really reminded us of Collingwood (Blue Mountain) in Ontario. Since living in Melbourne for 6 months we have explored the city pretty well. …