Canada

Review: Hyatt Centric Montreal – A modern hotel in Old Montreal, with a nice rooftop pool!

The Hyatt Centric Montreal has 177 rooms and suites and offers guests modern accommodations in Old…
Review: Raven Inn Whitehorse – A boutique hotel in the north!

Opened in 2020, the Raven Inn is a boutique hotel located in Whitehorse, Yukon. With 38…
Review: Brew House at Abandoned Rail Brewing – An Airbnb at a brewery!

The Brew House is a small detached one bedroom house located on the Abandoned Rail Brewing…
Review: Delta Hotels by Marriott St. John’s Conference Centre – More updating please…

Built in 1987 and renovated in 2018, the Delta St John’sis a prominent convention hotel in…
Review: Hyatt Regency Calgary – Leading by example!

A staple in the upscale business hotel scene of downtown Calgary, the Hyatt Regency continues to…
Review: Delta Victoria Ocean Pointe – Mixed Vibe Business Hotel near Victoria Harbor

The Delta Victoria Ocean Pointe is a full service hotel located on Victoria harbor, just a…
Review: Fairmont Empress Victoria – Renovated Historic Property at Victoria Harbor

A prominent fixture on the Victoria Harbor, the Fairmont Empress Victoria is one of Canada’s most…
Review: Renovated Plaza Premium Lounge near E gates – USA Departures at YVR – Vancouver International Airport:

After being closed for over 2 years, the Plaza Premium Lounge at YVR (Vancouver International Airport)…
Summer in Vancouver: New Day Pass System for Buntzen Lake

Buntzen Lake in Anmore is about a 40 minute drive from Vancouver and a great place…
Review: Black Rock Oceanfront Resort in Ucluelet, British Columbia

Here is our review and scoring of the Black Rock Oceanfront Resort in Ucluelet, British Columbia…
Review: Qualicum Beach Inn in Qualicum Beach, British Columbia

Here is our review and scoring of the Qualicum Beach Inn in Qualicum Beach, British Columbia based on our…
Weekend Getaway: Calgary, Alberta

Here are some highlights from our weekend trip to Calgary and ideas of where to stay,…
Weekend Getaway: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

We had a blast visit the ‘toon, better known as Saskatoon. In this post, we share…
Travel Within Canada Right Now: What to Expect

In this post, we share information about what to expect when traveling domestically within Canada right…
Review: WestJet Elevation Lounge at YYC – Calgary International Airport

We really enjoyed our visit to the WestJet Elevation Lounge and share our review and details…
Stay: A Review of Civic Hotel, Autograph Collection in Surrey (British Columbia)

The Civic Hotel is part of Marriott’s Autograph Collection portfolio. Located in Surrey City Centre (about…
Tips: A Long Weekend in Penticton

In this post, we will tell you more about the Okanagan Valley and surrounding areas, including…
Tips: A Long Weekend in Vancouver

In this post, we share tips and information to help you plan a long weekend trip…
Tips: A Long Weekend on the Sunshine Coast

In this post, we share tips and information to help you plan a long weekend to…
Tips: A Long Weekend on Salt Spring Island

There are approximately 200 Gulf Islands in British Columbia and Salt Spring is one of them.…
Tips: A Long Weekend in Victoria

Last Updated: March 8, 2025 Victoria is a small city located on Vancouver Island’s southern tip…
Tips: A Long Weekend in Tofino

Tofino is a small village on the West side of Vancouver Island along the Pacific Ocean…
Pros and Cons: Tofino vs. Ucluelet

Tofino and Ucluelet are both communities located on the West side of Vancouver Island along the…
Stay: Tin Can Ranch in Gibsons

During the summer, we stayed at Tin Can Ranch, a renovated 70’s airstream near Gibson’s BC.
Weekend Getaway: The Kingfisher Oceanside Resort and Spa on Vancouver Island

The Kingfisher Oceanside Resort and Spa is a small full-service resort located near Courtenay, British Columbia…
Travel in British Columbia during COVID-19

On June 24, 2020, British Columbia transitioned to Phase 3 of BC’s Restart Plan. This included…
Review: Elma Turkish Restaurant, Penticton, British Columbia

Elma is a new’ish restaurant opened in Penticton, British Columbia (it opened in 2019) that offers…
Destination Guide: Okanagan Valley and Similkameen Valley in British Columbia

In this post, we will tell you more about the Okanagan Valley and surrounding areas, including…
Planning: 10 Tips for Visiting Vancouver

Last Updated: March 15, 2021 We love living in Vancouver and are proud to call this…
Plan: A Layover at Toronto Pearson Airport

Last updated: November 23, 2019 Toronto Pearson International Airport is Canada’s largest airport and a major…
Review: Farmersdotter Air BnB Cawston British Columbia

Located about 4 hours away from Vancouver in Cawston, Farmersdotter is an organic garlic farm and…
Stay – Review of Le Germain Hotel Ottawa

Last Updated: December 14, 2019 Le Germain Hotel Ottawa is part of “Groupe Germain Hotels”, which…
Stay – Review of the Calgary Airport Marriott In-Terminal Hotel

Last Updated: November 2022 ** No major editorial changes to our most recent stays in October…
Review: American Express Fine Hotels & Resorts – Four Seasons Whistler Stay

We woke up bright and early on Saturday with anxiety that plagues those who live in…
Stay: Review of the Andaz Ottawa ByWard Market

Last Updated: December 16, 2019 As someone who travels to Ottawa on a regular basis and…
Visiting Canada: Visa vs eTA to Enter

As a Canadian living in Vancouver, I do recommend visiting my city, as well as other…