Tofino and Ucluelet — Day 2 of a 5-Day Trip in Tofino The original plan for the day was to go on a 4-hour kayaking trip with Tofino Sea Kayaking, but we were expecting a storm in the early afternoon. Not ideal for kayaking, but perfect for storm watching! A storm could make the kayaking trip treacherous,Continue reading “Canada — Tofino, British Columbia Day 2”
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Canada — Tofino, British Columbia Day 1
Road Trip to Tofino from Vancouver— Day 1 of a 5-Day Trip in Tofino We visited Tofino in November and stayed 4 nights. Tofino is located on the west coast of Vancouver Island and is known for its surfing. Although busier in the summer, Tofino is equally great to visit during the fall. We pickedContinue reading “Canada — Tofino, British Columbia Day 1”
Canada — British Columbia Coast Day 4
Vancouver Island — Day 4 of a 4-Day Trip on British Columbia Coast with Suggestions for a Morning in Sidney! We reserved the 8:05am ferry from Powell River (Westview) to Comox (Little River). After the hour and half long ferry, we planned to drive down the Vancouver Island Coast to Maple Bay, in Northern Cowichan, to visitContinue reading “Canada — British Columbia Coast Day 4”
Canada — British Columbia Coast Day 3
Sunshine Coast Powell River — Day 3 of a 4-Day Trip on British Columbia Coast It was another gorgeous summer day on the Sunshine Coast. We had the usual breakfast of oats and greek yogurt and coffee/tea and prepared to depart the Airbnb. Our destination for Day 3 on the Sunshine Coast was Powell River. Day 3 Continue reading “Canada — British Columbia Coast Day 3”
Canada — British Columbia Coast Day 2
Sunshine Coast Sechelt/Madeira Park — Day 2 of a 4-Day Trip on British Columbia Coast The weather was cooler in Madeira Park compared to the previous days. The sun was hidden by rain clouds and there was a slight breeze. We had a kayaking tour booked with Halfmoon Sea Kayaks in the morning. Day 2 Sunshine CoastContinue reading “Canada — British Columbia Coast Day 2”
Canada — British Columbia Coast Day 1
Sunshine Coast Sechelt/Madeira Park — Day 1 of a 4-Day Trip on British Columbia Coast I arrived in the Sunshine Coast the night before after catching the 4:45pm ferry from Horseshoe Bay in Vancouver. The crossing time from Horseshoe Bay to Langdale (Gibsons) is 40 minutes. If you have time, stop by Smitty’s Oyster House forContinue reading “Canada — British Columbia Coast Day 1”
Canada — 1 Day in Fort McMurray, Alberta
Fort McMurray — A 1-Day Trip in Fort McMurray, Alberta! Fort McMurray is located in Northeast Alberta at the centre of the Athabasca oil sands. The city is heavily influenced by the mining and oil industry. I was in Fort McMurray for a few days, but we mostly home cooked and stayed in (read all the wayContinue reading “Canada — 1 Day in Fort McMurray, Alberta”
Canada — Jasper, Alberta Day 2
Jasper — Day 2 of a 2-Day Trip to the Canadian Rockies Day 2 was another cold, but bright day in Jasper. We had to bundle up. We headed out to Maligne Lake for snowshoeing. The lake landscape is beautiful and the snowshoeing is enjoyable. Day 2 Jasper After having our bagels for breakfast, we headed toContinue reading “Canada — Jasper, Alberta Day 2”
Canada — Jasper, Alberta Day 1
Jasper — Day 1 of a 2-Day Trip to the Canadian Rockies Jasper, Alberta is surrounded by mountains and has activities during the winter and the summer. The Jasper National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We visited during the February long weekend and the area is beautifully covered in snow. Make sure to bundle upContinue reading “Canada — Jasper, Alberta Day 1”
Travels with Carolyne 