Although born and raised in Canada, I have spent most of my adult life living and traveling abroad. In 2019, I moved back to my hometown after more than 10 years away. Watch this space for more content as I continue to explore my native continent.
While visitors to Alberta tend to gravitate to Banff and Jasper, Drumheller is without a doubt one of the most memorable things to do in Alberta. Drumheller is practically synonymous with dinosaurs; in fact, it’s the self-proclaimed “Dinosaur Capital of the World.” It’s seriously a paradise for any dino-loving kid. Yes, it’s touristy and outright …
Edmonton is a vigorous prairie town with a mind of its own and a hearty population. Once the “City of Champions,” the provincial capital of Alberta and fifth largest city in Canada is best known for its hockey team (go Edmonton Oilers!) and the largest shopping mall in North America (West Edmonton Mall). But there …
Galiano Island is the closest of the Southern Gulf Islands to Vancouver city in British Columbia. That’s right – day tripping distance! Yet, this long and skinny island, with a mere population of 1400, somehow remains relatively crowd-free and far lesser known that Salt Spring Island and Vancouver Island. Galiano features crushed white shell beaches, …
Jasper National Park is a world-class hiking destination, and a Jasper winter hiking trip will never disappoint. Below I’m going to introduce my personal favourite winter hiking trails in Jasper National Park. Most of these are easy hikes or walking trails that become slightly more challenging in winter. I’ve even done a few of them …
Skating on frozen lakes, climbing walls of ice, exploring icy canyons, or gazing at snowy peaks from a hot tub – Canada’s Jasper National Park is abundant in life-changing experiences in winter. Growing up in Edmonton, the capital of Alberta, I’ve been lucky enough to visit Jasper in winter nearly every year since I was …
Fort McMurray is seldom viewed as a destination in itself. Originally established as a northern fur trade post and now revolving almost entirely around the oil industry, Fort Mac is the kind of place people move to for work, and that’s mainly it. Or is it? In this article, I hope to show you otherwise, …
Drumheller is without a doubt one of the top attractions in all of Alberta, Canada for families with toddlers or young kids. Whether or not your kids are dino freaks, they are bound to find something to love about Drumheller. A little touristy, yes, but Drumheller’s museum is world class, and its badlands scenery is …
While tourists tend to flock to Jasper and Banff in the Alberta Rockies, Kananaskis country is where the locals go to immerse themselves in the great outdoors. Kananaskis is every bit as beautiful, whether you’re after difficult or easy hikes, stunning lakes, skiing & snowshoeing in winter, paddling or camping in summer, or a pampered …
No matter the season (except, you know, when it’s -30 degrees out…), my kids can’t get enough of Edmonton’s playgrounds. One of our favorite things to do in Edmonton with our kids is to drive around and “discover” new playgrounds in different Edmonton communities, and in suburbs as day trips from Edmonton. To compile this list of …
When it comes to places to seek religious wisdom, the United States is not typically the first one that comes to mind. Some might think of Jerusalem, with its rich religious heritage and diversity of faiths. Others may think of India and its multitude of temples and other sacred places dotting the landscape. Yet others …
