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Banff & Jasper National Parks, Canadian Rockies

Posted on September 19, 2013 by Jen Curley | 7 Comments

I think it’s good for the soul to spend time walking in the woods and this trip proved it to me. Even though we only visited Banff and Jasper for six nights, we came back feeling completely relaxed and less stressed and more connected as a family. Our vacation involved doing a lot of short hikes since we were traveling…

A Chopper Ride

Posted on September 8, 2013 by Sonali Shah | 1 Comments

I’ve always thought that helicopters are way cooler than planes. They lend a sense of urgency to the surrounding, in the manner of which you have to board a chopper and I associate a VIP feel to them, thanks to its smaller seating capacity. I also love it how you need to crouch and hurry and be mindful of the…

Comfortable in Chaos

Posted on August 9, 2013 by Lesley | 0 Comments

When I’m standing on the edge of a cliff, I dream of rappelling down it or climbing up it. When I’m high atop a building, I envision a zipline to whisk me down to the ground. My mind is always focused on the extreme adventure; I feel most at home when my adrenaline is pumping and my heart is racing….

Calm Enough for Her; Active Enough for Me

Posted on August 9, 2013 by Lesley | 0 Comments

Finding family-friendly destinations that offer something for everyone is difficult. Someone always has to compromise. But at Bennett Lake in Fundy National Park, New Brunswick, there is something for everyone. Kayaking, canoeing and paddle boating, hiking trails, swimming, and barbecuing are part of the experience at Bennett Lake. My in-laws, Darren, Athena, and I all found something fun to do…

An East Coaster’s Feast

Posted on August 9, 2013 by Lesley | 0 Comments

Situated in the center of the city, Centennial Park in Moncton, New Brunswick is a 230 acre playground for all ages. We took advantage of one of the free, sheltered picnic areas for a family reunion this evening and we couldn’t have found a better spot. At covered picnic tables, surrounded by an umbrella of trees, we enjoyed a local dream-come-true…

How to See it All in Ottawa

Posted on July 5, 2013 by Lesley | 3 Comments

Finding family friendly tourist activities can be extremely difficult when traveling with a 15 month old but a helicopter tour is great for all ages. We discovered the Ottawa River, the city of Gatineau, the city of Ottawa including Parliament Hill, and the Canada Aviation and Space Museum all in just 20 minutes. By taking a Heli-Tremblant helicopter tour, we were able to see…

Life Changing Moments: My First Time Traveling Abroad

Posted on April 9, 2013 by lnpa | 1 Comments

Featured writer: Léa Plourde-Archer In life, there are a few key moments that prove to be crucial in forming you as a person. A trip to France in the summer of 2006, was one of mine. I was still slowly emerging from a deep depression that even lead me to require homeschooling for my last year of high school. After…

Named Best Trips 2013 – National Geographic

Posted on January 17, 2013 by Lesley | 0 Comments

Experiencing new countries, cultures, and adventures has become just as much a part of my life as family and friends. When National Geographic releases their “Best Trips” publication, I’m inspired to explore the possibilities. They brag, “Got wanderlust? We’ve got your ticket. The National Geographic Traveler editors present the new year’s 20 must-see places”, and I can’t stop dreaming about each picture,…

Women Gone Wild

Posted on November 21, 2012 by Lindy | 1 Comments

Featured writer: Lindy Mechefske I am a wild woman. Please let me clarify – I am just back from my second Wild Women’s Expedition – hence my claim. Wild Women Expeditions (WWE) is an all women’s adventure travel company based in Canada. At least from my perspective they are less about “women going wild,” than they are about getting women back…

The Majestic Niagara Falls

Posted on November 20, 2012 by Michelle Grabuski | 0 Comments

Featured writer: Michelle Grabuski Magnificent, powerful, beautiful, awesome, stunning, surreal, and hypnotic. Any of these adjectives could describe Niagara Falls. The amount of water that passes over the three waterfalls that make up Niagara Falls is incomprehensible, 6 million cubic feet of water every minute goes over the crestline and with the three waterfalls combined, it has the highest flow…