Nectar Yoga retreat on Bowen Island has been on my bucketlist for 2-3 years. If you’re looking for a yoga retreat that encompasses yoga and meditation, the outdoors, healthy eating, and a bit of luxury, then I highly recommend Nectar….
A GUIDE TO MORAINE LAKE IN BANFF NATIONAL PARK
Moraine Lake is hands-down one of the most popular destinations in Canada for visitors and photographers alike. And for good reason. Not only is the vibrant turquoise lake absolutely breathtaking but Moraine Lake is also iconic to many Canadians because…
THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO TOFINO, CANADA
Updated July 2021 Hands down one of our favourite places to visit is Tofino BC, especially in the summer. Whether you only have 3 days in Tofino or an entire leisurely week, you can be as busy or as chill…
24 HOURS IN VICTORIA, BRITISH COLUMBIA
My stepdaughter recently turned ten years old and I wanted to treat her to a little getaway to mark the special occasion, being double digits and all. I decided a girls weekend to Victoria, Canada – including accommodation at the…
FOUR LAKES TRAIL HIKE IN SQUAMISH
Alice Lake Provincial Park is one of my fave go-to places for hiking or trail running in Squamish. The park contains a campground, four lakes, and a series of hiking and biking trails, and is about five kilometers north of…
DECKER LOOP HIKE ON BLACKCOMB MOUNTAIN
Of all the trails in Whistler BC, these Blackcomb Mountain hikes might be the least known but have the best views. Decker Loop and Overlord Trail have been two of my favourite hikes but now that the new Blackcomb Gondola…
HIGH NOTE TRAIL ON WHISTLER MOUNTAIN
Without question, my favourite hike to do every summer is the Hike Note Trail on Whistler Blackcomb. The views are extraordinary, with vast mountain vistas and the most stunning view of Cheakamus Lake in Garibaldi Provincial Park. If you go…
BLACKCOMB ASCENT TRAIL HIKE
With cooler, wetter weather in Whistler this year and a busy travel schedule, my hiking has gotten off to a slow start. However, sunshine and a long weekend made for the perfect opportunity to get outside and get exploring. The…
TRAVEL GUIDE TO INUVIK, NORTHWEST TERRITORIES
I’ve been lucky to have traveled to 40-some countries around the world, and I’ve seen some extraordinary places, however my recent trip to Inuvik, Northwest Territories in Canada’s far north, may be one of my favourite trips of all time….
SUMMER SOLSTICE IN CANADA’S ARCTIC: TUKTOYAKTUK
I recently checked a massive dream trip off my bucket list and that was visiting Tuktoyaktuk, Northwest Territories – the most northern mainland community in Canada – on June 21, the summer solstice. The solstice also happens to be my…
RIVER STAND-UP PADDLING
If you love stand-up paddling and you love beer, then Pemberton’s newest adventure operator has an offering that’s up your alley. Or river, as the case may be. The Mountain Beaver Adventure Company recently launched an experience they’ve aptly named…
