I love Fernie. Fernie’s picturesque historic downtown set in middle of the mountains significantly enhances the vacation vibes. I had a chance to share Fernie with my oldest daughter recently and wrote up a whole guide including activities to do, where to stay, and 3-day and 5-day itineraries in the post “Best Things To Do…
Fernie, BC holds a special place in my heart. I have experienced memorable moments and unforgettable firsts in this charming mountain town. Tucked in British Columbia next to the Alberta border, Fernie is where I learned to ski when I was 5 years old, where I learned to snowboard when I was 12 years old,…
Our family has a goal to live more environmentally friendly. But, the only way we have been able to enjoy the outdoors and snowboarding in the winter months has been to use disposable handwarmers. You probably know the ones. Where we are from, the weather hovers below 0 Celsius (32 Fahrenheit) for 8 months of…
Banff National Park is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Canada, and for good reason. The park is home to some of the most breathtaking scenery in the country, from the towering peaks of the Rocky Mountains to the picturesque lakes and vast forests. There is so much to do in Banff in…
Banff National Park is a popular destination in the summer but is just as stunning in the winter. In fact, winter is our family’s favourite time to visit. There are so many things to do in Banff in winter! The snow-capped peaks and pristine forests offer a perfect setting for a variety of activities, including…
Last fall, our family decided to sell our beloved 1993 VW Eurovan Campervan, Dusty. It was sad to say goodbye because we have so many memories packed into that van. We’ve owned that van for seven years! We bought it when our youngest was only a few weeks old and it has taken us across…
Are you looking to get some fun and excitement on your next camping trip with teens? Teens are incredibly fun to camp with because unlike younger kids who need a lot of hand holding, teens usually just need a little direction to turn any outing into a full on party. Full Disclosure: This post contains…
The West Coast Trail, located on the traditional territory of the Huu-ay-aht, Ditidaht, and Pacheedaht First Nations, is one of Canada’s most challenging hiking trails. Ladders a few stories high to climb, tide tables to manage, roots that will twist your ankle, and boulders as large as vans to scale. It also is one of…
How to prepare for the West Coast Trail? How to prepare for the West Coast Trail with kids? We get asked this a lot. We also are asked… Why did we think we could do this with our kids ? That question I find hard to answer. Even I wonder this sometimes. My husband was…
After sorting out food, figuring out how to pack our backpacking packs was the second most challenging part of planning the West Coast Trail. This post shares what went into each of our backpacks on our 10 day family backcountry trip. This could easily be used and tweaked for shorter 2-3 backpacking trips. Looking for…
