Canada – 1 Day Bowen Island, British Columbia

A 1-Day Trip to Bowen Island in British Columbia! Bowen Island is a small island (about 6km wide by 12km long) west of Vancouver. It is a great day trip from Vancouver, BC. The ferry from Vancouver (Horseshoe Bay) to Bowen Island (Snug Cove) is only 20 minutes. You can definitely visit Bowen Island withoutContinue reading “Canada – 1 Day Bowen Island, British Columbia”

Canada – Edmonton Day 4

Day 4 of a 4-Day Trip in Edmonton Day 4 felt like a relatively short day as we were flying back to Vancouver in the afternoon. That said, I feel like we got a lot done despite this. It actually felt a lot cooler today, still lots of sun, but much windier. Day 4 EdmontonContinue reading “Canada – Edmonton Day 4”

Canada – Edmonton Day 3

Day 3 of a 4-Day Trip in Edmonton Another warm summer day in Edmonton. It felt a little cooler than the other days, but still fairly warm. Day 3 Edmonton We started our day by heading to Banh Mi Nhon Hoa for Vietnamese sandwiches. We visited their location in Chinatown (it opens at 10am comparedContinue reading “Canada – Edmonton Day 3”

Canada – Edmonton Day 2

Day 2 of a 4-Day Trip in Edmonton Day 2 was another warm summer day. We had a busy day with lots to see! I was especially looking forward to visiting the Telus World of Science. Day 2 Edmonton To start our day, we headed to Duchess Bake Shop for breakfast. The french bakery hadContinue reading “Canada – Edmonton Day 2”

Canada – Edmonton Day 1

Day 1 of a 4-Day Trip in Edmonton We were in Edmonton for the weekend for a friend’s wedding. Edmonton is the capital of the Canadian province Alberta. I have driven through Edmonton a few times growing up, but we never stayed for very long. This was my first time spending more than an afternoonContinue reading “Canada – Edmonton Day 1”

Canada – Whitehorse Day 3

Day 3 of a 3-Day Trip in Whitehorse Last Day in Whitehorse! I personally thought 3 days was the perfect amount for Whitehorse. You can definitely add more days if you want to explore more of the Yukon and nearby areas (example Dawson City). I flew home to Vancouver in the evening of Day 3.Continue reading “Canada – Whitehorse Day 3”

Canada – Whitehorse Day 2

Day 2 of a 3-Day Trip in Whitehorse It was colder and rainier on Day 2 compared to Day 1 in Whitehorse. We were headed to see the sights of Downtown Whitehorse and go for a walk on the Millennium Trail Nest. Day 2 Whitehorse To start our day, we headed to Burnt Toast CafĂ©Continue reading “Canada – Whitehorse Day 2”

Canada – Whitehorse Day 1

Day 1 of a 3-Day Trip in Whitehorse We headed to Whitehorse for a Summer weekend to attend our friends’ wedding. We actually spent 4 days in Whitehorse, but one of the days was devoted to the wedding. Despite being summer (last weekend of August), it was quite chilly. Definitely sweater weather! I was toldContinue reading “Canada – Whitehorse Day 1”

Canada – Ontario Day 5

Toronto – Day 5 of a 5-Day Trip in Ontario Day 5 was my last day in Ontario for this trip! It felt like a shorter day as I was flying back to Vancouver in the evening. I stayed with a friend the night before and spent Day 5 with them as well. Day 5Continue reading “Canada – Ontario Day 5”

Canada – Ontario Day 4

Niagara – Day 4 of a 5-Day Trip in Ontario Niagara is home to the iconic Niagara Falls. The Niagara Falls is a group of 3 waterfalls between the city of Niagara (Canada) and New York state (USA). The largest of the three is the Horseshoe Falls, which is likely what you are picturing whenContinue reading “Canada – Ontario Day 4”