Brookside Inn’s been open just under a year now, but Chris and Sandi Buis have already made it a successful, welcoming home away from home just an hour away from » Read More
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December 23, 2015
Sunwolf is nestled in five acres of grassy woodland amongst the stunning Tantalus Mountains, a mere 45 minutes from downtown Vancouver, yet once you’re here, you feel as though you’ve » Read More
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May 12, 2014
Exploring BC just got a little more exciting with the soon-to-open Sea to Sky Gondola in Squamish. I was invited last Friday on a Landsea Tour of Horseshoe Bay, Squamish, » Read More
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March 4, 2014
How long does a species have to be here before we say it ‘belongs’? Newly-opened Museum of Vancouver exhibit Rewilding Vancouver focuses on our relationship with animals both part of » Read More
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February 11, 2014
Vancouver Aquarium’s Up Close exhibit features new interactive shows, special behind-the-scenes experiences, and up-close programming and displays designed to give visitors a new and exciting insight into what’s involved in » Read More
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May 30, 2013
Poet W.H. Auden once remarked “A culture is no better than its woods.” This summer, VanDusen Botanical Garden, a place renowned for its collections of rare and endangered trees, will » Read More
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April 15, 2013
The Yukon Wildlife Preserve offers guided tours around the over 700 acres in a beautiful natural setting. It didn’t take long for our group to view the first of 10 » Read More
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March 26, 2013
I hadn’t visited the Telus World of Science since the recent renovations, so with a 3D printer village and a curious exhibit entitled Springs, Sprockets & Pulleys, this was a » Read More
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October 10, 2012
A fantastic way to combine Saskatoon’s history with First Nations heritage is to visit both the Western Development Museum and the Wanuskewin Heritage Park, easily combinable in one day. Take » Read More
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October 4, 2012
It’s easy to fill several days touring Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. The ‘sunshine city by the river’ offers several museums, cultural events, architectural wonders, and dining throughout the downtown area and surrounding » Read More
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April 6, 2012
Happy Easter weekend to all my readers! While you’re out enjoying the extra days off and added hours of light, don’t forget to enjoy the cherry blossoms. They’re in full » Read More
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July 28, 2010
Intrigued by what Science World is like after hours? Interested in mingling with a glass of wine or beer in hand while playing Mad Scientist with the other “big kids?” » Read More
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June 18, 2010
As I dig into summer book review reading, my mind occasionally wanders to a recent Maui trip. [Golden Maui sunset, Napili Point; photo by Ariane Colenbrander] Offering gorgeous sunsets and » Read More
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May 24, 2010
A slow day, as it should be on a long holiday weekend. This morning while gardening, a little visitor came to our garden. Grabbed my camera in time to capture » Read More
