by The Traveling Canucks Travelling with young children doesn’t always go according to plan. In fact, family travel rarely goes exactly the way you envisioned it would when you booked your flight. We’ve taken our two young boys (aged 7 and 5 years old) on many adventures over the past few years and each trip has…
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by Jim Byers Hawaii isn’t known as a cheap destination. But it can be quite affordable if you plan things right. I’ve probably been 25 times now, and I’ve discovered a number of ways to make a dream trip to the Hawaiian Islands a vacation that doesn’t break the bank. Here are some suggestions: GO IN…
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Winter is the perfect time for family travel. For us, many of our most memorable travel moments have taken place during the winter months.
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Some sources of holiday stress we just can’t help you with. Uncle Robert’s oft-repeated lame jokes and boring stories will still haunt your holiday dining table like the dry fruitcake no one wants. But maybe we can help reduce other kinds of stress, like SIS for instance. SIS? Shopping-Induced Stress. Here are 10 ways to…
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In a previous article, we shared 10 ways to make holiday shopping and gift-giving less stressful. You know what else makes the holiday season less stressful? Giving back! It’s true. Studies have shown that being charitable not only helps others, it’s also good for those who do the giving. It enhances your physical and mental…
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Food is a universal language, and travel is such an extraordinary way to broaden your palate.
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Calgary, AB Get up and get out in and around this Alberta town, known more for its Stampede than its sports. Toronto, ON Despite the concrete jungle of the city’s downtown, the 6 has a lot to offer when it comes to getting some fresh air. Vancouver, BC Go west for land…
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Fredericton, NB A New Brunswick gem, this capital city is rich with Loyalist history and committed to keeping it alive. Ottawa, ON The nation’s capital is more than a long canal and some Beaver Tails. Take a look, way back, and explore. Yukon, NWT Go north and be blown away by…
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Halifax, NS Go east for good wine, great food and generous hospitality. Quebec City, QC With streets steeped in history and innovation, it’s no wonder Quebec City offers the best of old and new for a foodie’s palate. Saskatoon, SK Dubbed the Paris of the Prairies, this Saskatchewan city is making…
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Montreal, QC La belle ville offers endless design and art options for a short getaway. Toronto, ON Architecture, art, shopping — the design trifecta in this Canadian megacity. Winnipeg, MN Head out to this Prairie capital for a short immersion in their always evolving art and design scene. …
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