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Vancouver with Kids: A Family-Friendly 3-Day Itinerary
Vancouver is a wonderful city to explore with kids. We lived there for a year when our son was a toddler, and I was impressed by the family-friendly activities within such a short distance: strolling a waterfront path, playing at a beach, swimming in warm lakes (summer only, obviously), visiting a rainforest, walking to thundering…
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Fall in Vancouver: The Best Things to Do, See and Eat
Vancouver in fall is a mix of evergreen forests, colourful city streets, crisp mountain air and plenty of rain. Being a July baby, I’m a child of summer through and through; I thrive in the heat, which makes watching another summer fade away so hard—especially in Vancouver where fall is the beginning of the long…
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Best Beaches On Vancouver Island: Family-Friendly, Scenic & Worth Visiting
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17 Best Waterfalls On Vancouver Island: Easy Hikes, Map & Tips
Vancouver Island is one of the best places in British Columbia for easy waterfall walks. From powerful roadside cascades near Campbell River to hidden beach waterfalls along the Juan de Fuca coast, the island is packed with beautiful falls that are easy to add to a road trip. In this guide, we’re sharing the best…
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One Day In Glacier National Park, Canada: Best Stops & 2 Itinerary Options
If Glacier National Park is currently penciled into your road trip as “possible lunch stop with nice mountains,” I’m here to encourage a small but important upgrade: make it a full day. This park sits right along the Trans-Canada Highway between Revelstoke and Golden, which makes it incredibly easy to include on a British Columbia…
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Best Things To Do In Glacier National Park, Canada: Hikes, Stops & Tips
Glacier National Park in British Columbia ended up being one of the biggest surprises of our Canadian Rockies road trip. We first visited as a stop between Vancouver and Banff, then liked it so much that we came back again later that same summer—before the hiking season disappeared faster than our toddler’s patience at the…
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What To Wear On BC Coastal Hikes: Practical Gear For Rain, Mud & Wind
We knew Vancouver would be rainy when we moved there. We just didn’t understand what “rainy” meant on the BC coast until we started hiking in it. And that misunderstanding cost us a few thoroughly miserable days on the trail: wet feet, soaked layers, and “weatherproof” clothing that gave up far too early. That said,…
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12 Best Things To Do In Sooke, BC: Beaches, Hikes, Waterfalls & Local Tips
We got totally obsessed with these small towns like Sooke, on the southwest coast of Vancouver Island, sometimes dismissed as “quiet”. Well, wait until you actually go, I say. Because it’s a gateway to some of the most beautiful outdoor experiences near Victoria: rugged coastal hiking, rainforest trails, wild beaches, swimming holes, hidden waterfalls, whale…
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Green Lake, Whistler: Easy Lakeside Walk, Parking, Trails & Tips (With Kids)
Green Lake is one of the easiest scenic stops in Whistler. Period. It looks dramatic with its brilliant turquoise color (yes, glacier-fed waters), and it delivers postcard views of Wedge Mountain, Blackcomb, and Whistler Mountain. Best of all? You don’t need a long hike to enjoy it. Located right along the Sea to Sky Highway…
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Best Burnaby Playgrounds & Spray Parks (Tried and Tested by a Local Family)
Looking for the best playgrounds in Burnaby for toddlers, spray parks for babies, or wading pools to survive hot summer days? After moving to Burnaby with an energetic toddler, finding the most fun, safe, and parent-friendly parks quickly became our top priority. As hot summer days arrived, we’ve personally tested playgrounds, splash pads, and wading…
