It’s no secret that the Pacific Northwest is home to some of the best coffee in the world. After all, how else are you supposed to drag yourself out of bed on a dreary February morning if not for the promise of a blast of caffeine straight to your bloodstream? After a brief hiatus from…
On the west coast of Vancouver Island in British Columbia, you’ll find a small town called Tofino. You might not have heard of it before, but it’s well-known among nature lovers and surfers who consider Tofino’s beaches the surfing hub of Canada. It’s quiet. Laid back. Coastal. Full of things to do. In other words,…
We loved Vancouver Island. After years of being on our list to visit, we made it our honeymoon destination. We spent just over a week on a Vancouver Island road trip, driving from Victoria up to Tofino with multiple stops along the way, including Salt Spring Island, which was our favorite discovery on the adventure….
Jasper is a gem in the heart of the Canadian Rockies, but gets far less fanfare than its nearby cousin, Banff. It’s much smaller and less developed than Banff, and all you have to do to get out into nature and feel wild is drive a few minutes outside of the downtown area. Because it…
If rugged mountains and shimmering alpine lakes get your blood racing, you’re going to love Banff, the crown jewel of Canada’s most beautiful province, Alberta. Set on the banks of the Bow River in the heart of the Canadian Rockies, Banff is a delightful resort town that’s well worth seeing, but Banff National Park absolutely…
Banff is one of Canada’s most iconic National Parks, if not THE most iconic. While it is a popular winter sports destination, in my opinion, summer is when Banff is at its best. The whole area is an outdoor lover’s paradise, filled with countless hiking and cycling trails, some of the prettiest scenery you will…