My afternoon in Banff National Park was the first time I had ever seen real mountains. We have some pretty tall, rocky cliffs in Newfoundland; stunning coastlines and vast hills covered in evergreen trees. Until my visit to Banff, these were my mountains. But upon leaving the city of Calgary and seeing the mountains that […]
The Ovens: End of Summer Adventure
We don’t want summer to be over yet! So we decided to squeeze in another outdoor adventure in our last moments of warmth and sunshine. The destination: Ovens Natural Park. The park is located just outside of Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, approximately an hour and a half outside of Halifax. This beautiful day trip is one […]
Road Trip: Discovery Trail
Drive back in time on the Discovery Trail. This 230-kilometre loop is one of Central Newfoundland’s most scenic drives—and twowildtides knows exactly what stops to make along the way for a truly memorable experience. The Discovery Trail, also known as the Bonavista highway, can be accessed off of the Trans-Canada Highway near Clarenville. For this […]
A Whirlwind Adventure in Edinburgh
I can’t quite pinpoint what was so magical about Edinburgh; perhaps the old, windy cobblestone streets, the historic building at every turn or the ever-present and stunning, Edinburgh Castle. My time in Edinburgh was quick; almost a mere blip in time but it was magnificent. From the moment I landed at the airport, walked outside […]
Wine & Dine: Luckett Vineyards
Luckett Vineyards resides in the Gaspereau Valley overlooking some of the most stunning views in the area. Sit back, relax and enjoy a glass of wine accompanied with a delicious meal on the patio, try some samples inside or stroll through the vines to the red phone box. The entire staff is incredibly friendly and […]