About a month ago, I was invited by Ford Canada to Harambe’s Ethiopian Restaurant on Commercial Drive, to hear about Robin Esrock’s bucket list experiences from his book “The Great Canadian Bucket List”. From hearing about his adventures, we were all inspired to take on our own bucket list item, in a brand new Ford Escape 2017.

I picked up the new Ford Escape 2017 with the Titanium trim last weekend, and planned out my adventures.

The SUV is quite roomy in the back, with space for 5 people and luggage in the trunk. I wanted to explore how comfortable it would be… hence we set off for Aldergrove to Metro Vancouver’s only remaining drive-in theatre: Twilight Drive in Theatre.

Once we folded the rear leather seats down and piled in our pillows and blankets, we definitely had plenty of room to stretch our legs to watch Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children. Say hi to our cuddly movie companion, Sam!

As someone who never tires of exploring beautiful Vancouver and the GVRD, I believe one destination that should be on everyone’s bucket list is the Capilano Suspension Bridge in North Vancouver.

The Capilano Suspension Bridge was originally built in 1889, stretching 450 feet across and 230 feet above the Capilano River. And there’s so much more! From Treetops Adventure, Kids’ Rainforest, Totem Park, and the adrenaline-pumping Cliffwalk, there is much to see and do at this top destination experience in BC.

A few of my favourite features of the brand new Ford Escape 2017:

• Auto lights, including Bi-Xenon HID headlands with LED signature lighting – this was a big help while driving to Aldergrove in the night-time, so I could focus on the road & navigation system.
• Panoramic Vista Roof – so perfect for stargazing at night!

• Adaptive Cruise Control and Collision Warning with Brake Support – this is a fantastic safety feature for drivers, especially for longer drives and road-trips.
• SYNC 3 system, a handsfree in-vehicle communications system that allows for phone calls, music controls, and other functions via voice commands. Yay for keeping both hands on the wheel!
  If you are an iPhone user, they also have Apple CarPlay so you can still chat with Siri in your Ford.

I’m a big fan of the aggressive look of the grill and headlights at the front of the vehicle, without appearing too bulky. It has more than enough power in its 2.0L Twin-Scroll EcoBoost engine with Intelligent 4WD, and a turbocharged induction system. The electric power-assisted steering (EPAS) makes it a breeze to drive on the road despite hard acceleration, sharp corners, or uneven road surfaces.

Starting at a $21,599 pricetag, the Ford Escape 2017 is a great compact crossover option for those looking for go further with Ford, with space, power on demand, and comfort, all in one.