The Calgary Stampede has been coined 'The greatest outdoor show on Earth', and it all starts July 7th, 2017. Since it's Canada150 and the focus this year is on celebrations in a big way, I'm sure this year will be the GREATEST outdoor show for the Calgary Stampede yet. For those of you attending, chances are you're going to have your kids in tow, so I'm sure your first thought is how much is this going to cost? I’ll ... read more
Beam into the Star Trek Academy at TELUS Spark
From now until June 4th, you can put your skills to the test and immerse yourself in the world of Star Trek, which is what my daughters and I recently did at TELUS Spark in Calgary. It's important to note that when you beam into the Star Trek Academy Experience at TELUS Spark, you needn't be a super-fan or completely knowledgable as a trekkie. While I'm familiar of course, my daughters had no prior experience with Star ... read more
The Algonquin Resort in New Brunswick
During our stay in New Brunswick, we spent some time in St. Andrews by the Sea. It was a lovely town that totally captured my heart with so much to see and do. Yet, a big part of my love for this location had to do with our accommodations. Here is the incredible Algonquin Resort. This iconic resort features a tudor-style main building, which is very castle-like. It has elegant verandas, a rooftop ... read more
Edmonton Where to Stay, Where to Play
Disclosure: I received IHG rewards points to facilitate Edmonton weekend away review. All opinions are 100% my own. To celebrate the end of one great summer break {and before the September chaos hit full swing}, our family took a weekend trip to Edmonton Alberta. This city, and Alberta's capital, isn't too far from where we call home. For us it was the perfect August getaway, a weekend getaway to stay and ... read more
St. Andrews by-the-Sea in New Brunswick
After visiting the larger centres of Moncton and St John, we finished off our New Brunswick family trip in St Andrews by-the-Sea. This picturesque town is a place that completely stole my heart in the most unexpected of ways. I knew that I'd enjoy this leg in our trip, yet the vast impact which St. Andrews made was most unexpected. We arrived in St, Andrews during their market on the main street {which ... read more
Where to Play and Stay with your Family in Calgary Alberta
Disclosure: I received IHG rewards points to facilitate this review of this particular Calgary stay. All opinions are 100% my own. Calgary is a family-friendly city in Alberta that we visit often. Being so close to where we live, it's one of our top choices for a weekend getaway. No matter what time of year, it's a city that bursts with things to do and places to see. Since we've been there countless times, there ... read more
A Family Stay in Saint John New Brunswick
While our family was in New Brunswick, and after taking in Moncton, we made our way to Saint John, the most populous city in the province. This southern New Brunswick city lies right at the entrance to the Bay of Fundy and is relatively close to the Maine USA border. This makes Saint John a prime city for visitors to visit when in this maritime province. As well, it's also a port stop for cruise ships coming from the ... read more
Best of the Moncton Area – Travel New Brunswick #LetsGoNB
The first leg of our recent New Brunswick family trip was spent in Moncton. We flew into the small airport after a long weather delay in Calgary, and we immediately felt more relaxed. I quite enjoy flying into small airport for the ease in getting out and on our way. It was only a short drive to our hotel, the Delta Beauséjour Hotel. A charming and friendly hotel, our family of five very much enjoyed ... read more
Clam Digging in Prince Edward Island
If someone told me that I'd one day be clam digging on the shores of Prince Edward Island, I'd most likely laugh. Yet there I was, rubber boots on and trudging in the iconic-red mud, whole-heartedly looking for that perfectly sized shellfish. The chance to go clam digging is possible thanks to Experience PEI, the Island's leading maker of memories and experiences for travellers. Clam digging is just one of ... read more
Exploring the Beauty of Prince Edward Island
I think we've all heard from someone (if not from many), that 'Prince Edward Island is Beautiful.' Since I'd never before visited our smallest Canadian province on the east coast, I had always wondered - how so? How is PEI beautiful? Simply because of the landscape? What does 'a beautiful place' truly mean? Recently I had a wonderful opportunity to visit Prince Edward Island for the first time, and indeed I agree ... read more
CanadaStays Celebrates the Summer of the Staycation
What are your summer plans? Us, we always stick closer to home during the summer months, and take in local activities and attractions. We might visit other provinces within Canada, but we rarely leave the country. After all, we Canadians have such a long and bitter winter, yet our summer weather is simply amazing. Many times over the season I'm reminded just how beautiful our country is, and one of my goals is to ... read more
Unwind and Unplug at Nipika Mountain Resort
In the breathtaking British Columbia Rockies, there is a mountain resort called Nipika, nestled in a valley just outside Kootenay National Park. Just a 20 minute drive from Invermere, Nipika Mountain Resort is a place that brings you back to the basics. It's a resort that the family goes to unwind, connect, unplug and play. Accommodations at Nipika Mountain Resort are hand-built and beautiful log cabins. The ... read more
Around the World at The Calgary Zoo
I'm fortunate that the City of Calgary is just a quick drive from where I live. It's a city that we visit often - to take in attractions, do some fantastic shopping yet usually our stay is a wonderful mix of it all. One favourite through the years is a visit to The Calgary Zoo. The Calgary Zoo Botanical Garden and Prehistoric Park has seen me as a child, a teen, met each of my babies and has watched us all grow ... read more
Pine Lake Leisure Club
In a previous post, I showed you our cabin accommodations, during our stay at the Pine Lake Leisure Club with thanks to Parkbridge. Yet, a #glamping experience isn't complete, without all the great amenities that this resort has to offer. Pine Lake Leisure Club has some great amenities for their guests, ones that really up the bar when it comes to lake-side living. Heated Outdoor Pool - Our stay was during one of the ... read more