Quebec City at Christmas Years ago, while spending hours pinning all my dream vacations on a little ‘ol Pinterest board, I came across a picture that looked as if it had been taken straight from a Christmas card or Hallmark movie. I later discovered it was a real street. A real place. It was at…
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Canada’s Nanaimo Bar Recipe
Canada’s Nanaimo Bar Recipe The 4th of July is this weekend. I always love spending the day with family and friends around a grill and a smorgasbord of delicious side dishes and desserts as we watch fireworks into the night. Did you know that Canada has a similar holiday called… get this… Canada Day? Original…
Remembering Canada
Remembering Canada For the past week, I have been scrolling through the memories on my Facebook and phone’s camera roll. Remembering Canada and reliving the days of our trip a year ago, travelling through Alberta, to celebrate my parent’s 30th wedding anniversary.
5 Tips For Planning Your Canadian Rockies Vacation
5 Tips For Planning Your Canadian Rockies Vacation (And Saving Money) Any vacation costs money. Between the lodging, transportation, meals, and activities it can feel as though a trip is anything but relaxing. Our family trip to Alberta, was a surprise anniversary gift for my parents. I budgeted, skimped, and scrounged for months to plan…
Canmore: Why Stay Here When Visiting Banff
Canmore: Why Stay Here When Visiting Banff When it comes time to planning any vacation, finding a place to lay your head at night is one of the biggest decisions (and investments) someone can make. I googled, used Pinterest, and exhausted every other resource trying to find a place to stay for the days we…
Moraine Lake: Canada’s $20 View
Moraine Lake: Canada’s $20 View Before our trip to Alberta, if I had to choose one place I knew I HAD to visit, no matter what while in Canada, it would be Moraine Lake. And even with the wildfire smoke hanging over the mountain tops, the views could not be missed!