Last summer I took my first cruise with my kids from Vancouver. We took the Holland America Koningsdam from Vancouver to Alaska on a 7-day round trip voyage. I am pretty well-traveled, and so are my kids, but cruising was totally new to us. And I think we made almost all of the first-timer mistakes. […]
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50+ Perfect Niagara Falls Captions for Instagram
Is there anything prettier than watching the powerful water flowing over Niagara Falls? If you are looking for the most comprehensive list of Niagara Falls Instagram captions then you are in the right place! I have put together over 50 captions for Niagara Falls, from inspirational quotes, funny puns and short messages to help you […]
Air Canada with Kids | Economy, Premium Economy and Signature Class Cabins
I have flown with my boys countless of times over the past decade. You may have stumbled upon my various airplane activity posts or snack packing list posts in the past. We are so thrilled that travel is back and I recently had the opportunity to test out all of Air Canada’s classes of service […]
Why it is important to share Authentic Indigenous experiences with our children
For an authentic and eye-opening trip in Alberta with kids, Indigenous travel experiences are far more likely to go beyond the landscapes and activities. They offer the opportunity for everyone to learn the largely untold history of Canada. Indigenous tourism often goes hand in hand with sustainable tourism, as Indigenous peoples have walked and traveled this […]
Métis Crossing
Metis Crossing is home to Alberta’s first Métis cultural interpretive centre. It sits on the original river lots of Métis Settlers who lived and farmed the land in the late 1800s. It is made up of 5 12 acre titles and is on the North Saskatchewan River Métis Crossing over various interpretive tours during the […]
Indigenous Experiences in Alberta: Our 4 Day Itinerary
Having grown up in Canada, it would be safe to assume that I learned a lot about Canadian history. I even graduated from university with a history major. But what I did learn about Canadian history was a single narrative. The narrative of the settlers who immigrated to what is now Canada and their early […]