We had such a fun time in Vancouver Island – first Sooke and now Parksville! We stayed at the beautiful Sunrise Ridge Resort – this is another True Key Resorts property – they have 4 signature properties on Vancouver Island. Sunrise Ridge Resort its only 30 minutes away from Nanaimo. The resort has a modern…
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Family Friendly Cheakamus Splash – Canadian Outback Rafting
I occasionally seek thrills. I may or may not have ridden “The Beast” at the PNE 3 times in one day last year. So naturally, when I was given the opportunity to try out whitewater rafting with Canadian Outback Rafting in Squamish, I jumped at the chance. It was such a great experience for my…
Celebrate Canada Day in Surrey
I’ve lived in Surrey for almost 15 years now. In my time here, I’ve seen Surrey grow into a great city, a place where I’m raising my family. Why I think Surrey is so great? Many reasons. Affordability being one, diversity is another. Everything from the vast green spaces, to the culture (hey, did you…
A Weekend of Family Fun at River Rock Casino and Resort
Nestled along the banks of the Fraser River overlooking the gorgeous boardwalk lies the River Rock Casino and Resort. Conveniently located roughly 5km from Vancouver International Airport, it offers upscale dining, indoor salt-water pool and water slide, spa, gym along with a 24-hour casino and live entertainment. Before we had children, The River Rock was…
Sooke Harbour Resort & Marina – A place to rest, recharge, and have fun
One thing I truly enjoy about living in British Columbia is the vast array of year-round activities and adventures in nature. As parents, we want to pass our love for the outdoors onto our son, as well as offer him the opportunity to explore and discover the joys of experiencing all that our province has…
The Chilliwack Tulip Festival blooms again on April 10!
The Chilliwack Tulip Festival is back with more Instagramable moments than ever. This year, the festival promises an incomparable explosion of colour, fragrance and family-friendly fun. Starting on April 10, the first two weeks of the festival will eature 10 varieties of hyacinths and 17 varieties of daffodils, and include one-of-a-kind, handmade floral mosaics. From…
The New Chocolate Laboratory Tea at Notch 8 is What Chocolate Dreams are Made of
Notch 8 is at it again. located inside the iconic Fairmont Vancouver Hotel, this restaurant is notorious for raising the high tea experience, well, up a notch. Ranging from a Mad Hatter’s Tea Party to an enchanted forest theme, the high tea experience at Notch 8 has definitely been elevated. And this time, the restaurant’s…
Paleo-Diet Approved Fast Food From Ricky’s Restaurant
My wife and I are finally on the same page when it comes to eating healthy. We both want to lose weight, get fit, improve our energy levels and reduce the impact of stress whilst becoming more focused and alert. Part of this change is adopting a ketogenic (keto) and paleo-friendly diet. For those of…
Family Friendly Fun at IHOP – Tasting Their New Menu And Mobile App
I’ve always been fascinated by swords, especially magical swords. I can remember as a kid growing up without TV, so a lot of my time was spent reading books. You might say I was a bookworm, and I always loved adventures where the hero saves the day. One of the most famous adventures that I…
Testing your DNA can help you better understand your health risks, ethnicity and helps you feel more connected to the world!
Both my wife and I have completed DNA tests in an effort to better understand our heritage as well as potential health risks. Nowadays, more and more people are turning to DNA testing to learn about their family history as well as feel more connected. Like us, they are often motivated to learn about ancestors…
Mary in Vancity 