Over the Christmas holidays, we had planned a ski weekend at Sunshine Village in Banff. Well, the weather had other plans and even though we had gorgeous bluebird days, it’s not safe (or fun) to ski during a -45 degree cold snap. We were a bit disappointed, but we made the best of our time […]
Adventures in the Rocky Mountains: Skiing at Marmot Basin
My first Alberta winter has been an interesting adjustment. I’ll take Newfoundland’s moderate temperatures over Alberta’s extreme cold any day of the year. However, Alberta has an exceptional number of bluebird days, so I’d take that over the rain, drizzle, and fog. What I was anticipating most about my first Alberta winter, though, was the […]
Winter Survival Guide
We just had our first snowfall, which means winter is right around the corner. Soon will be the days of shovelling, blizzards, snow boots, and darkness at 4 o’clock. If you are at all like me, you will find yourself scrolling through summer photos and reminiscing on tropical vacations. Especially now, considering this will be […]
Winter Wonderland in Ottawa
From the very first time I visited Ottawa, I knew I loved the city. It truly is beautiful, there are great restaurants, events and festivals. My recent trip lined up perfectly with Winterlude, an 18 day festival that takes place in the Ottawa/Gatineau region. There are all kinds of activities from ice carving competitions, to […]
8 Reasons to be Excited About Winter
Winter is right around the corner. The season of icy windshields, short daylight hours, and bulky boots. Whether we want Winter to come or not, we may as well embrace it and enjoy it to the fullest, ’cause it’s coming anyway. Here are ten reasons to get excited about Winter: Skiing. Or snowboarding, if that’s what […]
