The tale of the Sasquatch has been passed down for generations by the Sts’ailes First Nations people of Harrison Lake and Harrison River. Often described as a half-man, half-ape type creature, the Sts’ailes believe the Sasquatch is a spiritual being that can vanish into the spirit realm at will. The first time I heard of…
Tag: family travel
Eating through Italy
Although it’s been months since my family trip through Italy, friends and family still ask me about my trip and what my favourite places were to eat at. Since I have gone to Italy twice now and explored quite a few regions of the country on my most recent trip, I’d like to share with…
Two Great Parks, One Destination – Visiting Cultus Waterpark and Adventure Park
Cultus Lake Waterpark is celebrating 35 years as BC’s favourite water park. Family owned and operated, the park has a strong focus on safety, cleanliness, and offers some of the best slides and rides only an hour away from Vancouver. We loved coming here. This is a great place for a family to spend a…
Sunrise Ridge Resort in Parksville BC
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…
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…
3 Things to do at Cultus Lake this Summer
We’re so lucky to live here in beautiful BC. Sometimes we take for granted how beautiful the scenery is, the mountains, the water, the forests. One place that’s standing out for me right now is Chilliwack BC. I’ve been spending a lot of time there lately. Chilliwack is only 1.5 hours away from Vancouver and…
Visit San Diego: The Old Globe – Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax
Spending the week in sunny San Diego, California, I’ll be sharing with you all the highlights of my vacation through a “Visit San Diego” series this month. This trip features a lot of firsts for hubby and I, despite having been to San Diego 6 years ago on a road trip. With the help from…
If You Haven’t Yet Been on a Family Vacation This Summer It Isn’t Too Late!
Summertime is family time. Ebates is making it easy to save money on family vacations with Travel Thursdays, a 24-hour promotion that will give members up to 10% cash back on hotel bookings made through Ebates Hotels while also offering other impressive savings options on airfare, rental cars, cruises and activities, offering members up to…
Escape the Winter – Travel to the Palm Beaches
Visitors looking for a sunny and exciting break from snowstorms, icy roads, and freezing temperatures will find their happy place in a T-shirt-and-shorts getaway to The Palm Beaches. With more than 75 kilometers of pristine beaches, an expansive selection of luxurious accommodations and restaurants, as well as cultural, entertainment and family-friendly activities, The Palm Beaches…
2018 Big Little Lies Road Trip
Golden Globe & Critics Choice winning HBO series, Big Little Lies, takes viewers on a trip to the gorgeous scenery of Monterey County on coastline of California. Looking to escape winter, what better escape than to follow in the footsteps of Reese Witherspoon and Nicole Kidman in Monterey, Pacific Grove, and Big Sur. This is the perfect…
Mary in Vancity 