Category Archives: Nature & Adventure

Dinosaur Provincial Park, Alberta- One of Canada’s Most Unique Landscapes

Arriving at Dinosaur Provincial Park, I feel like I am stepping back in time, to an era when enormous, prehistoric creatures ruled the earth. Millions of years ago, dinosaurs roamed Alberta’s land, once lush with subtropical vegetation and towering Redwoods. Looking across the horizon, I don’t see the palms and giant ferns that once decorated...

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Moraine Lake, Banff National Park- The Lake With the Twenty Dollar View

by Rhonda Krause

Excitedly, Mike and I climb up Rockpile trail, weaving our way around huge boulders of glacial moraine so prominent that the nearby Moraine Lake was named after the debris. Walking a little faster than normal, we are anxious to see the famous lake that graced the back of Canada’s $20 bills during our childhood. A...

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Romantic Lake Louise- Our Favourite Activities for Romance

by Rhonda Krause

Lake Louise is one of our favourite places to visit in the Canadian Rockies and Mike and I have made many trips here during our relationship. Lake Louise is pristine, calming and picturesque- the perfect place for couples of any age to rekindle the spark during a romantic weekend getaway in Alberta. For us, romance...

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Vancouver Island Road Trip Itinerary- The Best of the Island in 7 Days

by Rhonda Krause

One summer Mike and I set out on 15 day road trip from Edmonton to Vancouver Island and back. We spent a lot of our time on “The Island” (as us Western Canadians call it) since it has a little bit of everything- great beaches, whimsical towns, gorgeous provincial parks, and romantic gardens. There’s no...

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Derek ChristensenHow accessible – for Persons with Mobility Impairments – are these wonderful places you wrote about?? I’ve been to some of these places, but not all and am taking my wife to some of these in July 2013.
I have had many frustrating days trying to inquire to many locations to find out how “accessible” these places are for Persons with Disabilities. I’m disabled.June 20, 2013 – 10:42 amReplyCancel
- Rhonda KrauseOut of all the places we visited, Butchart Gardens is the most accessible. There is only one part in the Sunken Garden (a lookout point) that wouldn’t be accessible because of the stairs leading up. The Rose Carousel is even accessible. The Gardens also have wheelchairs available on a first come first served basis. They are free, you just need to make a $10 refundable deposit.
  
  Schooner Cove trail involves a lot of stairs and the boardwalk can be slippery.
  
  A website that may help you out regarding accessibility of beaches in the Tofino area is http://tofino-bc.com/blog/hiking-trails/wheelchair-accessibility-in-pacific-rim-national-park-reserve/
  
  Hope this helps!June 20, 2013 – 3:28 pmReplyCancel
Giles GonnsenThank you for this entry. My girlfriend and I are going to be visiting Vancouver Island for the first time this June. We are coming all the way from Florida, so any insider looks always help!April 15, 2014 – 3:20 amReplyCancel
Sarah King SternThank you so much for your post!!! we are leaving tomorrow for B.C. and will be visiting many of these spots thanks to you!!June 20, 2014 – 5:48 pmReplyCancel
EThanks for posting this – it was helpful on a recent trip.July 12, 2015 – 2:11 pmReplyCancel
GinaThanks for your insightful article..we are currently planning our first trip to Canada and will spend a week on Vancouver Island..it sounds like the perfect itinerary ;)
Best wishes from Tasmania, Australia!February 20, 2016 – 6:08 amReplyCancel
- Rhonda KrauseHi Gina! Glad you found my article helpful. Vancouver Island is a great place to visit and with a week you’ll be able to experience a lot of it. How long will you be in Canada for? You should definitely try and make it to my home province of Alberta. We’ve got the beautiful Rocky Mountains!February 22, 2016 – 3:24 pmReplyCancel
Clare AlayneThis is a fantastic post! I love the island, and my partner and I are planning our wedding there. The best part – his Aussie family and friends getting to experience the island for the first time. Thanks for providing a great road trip template!April 4, 2016 – 1:13 amReplyCancel
AmandaThanks for your excellent article. We are planning a short trip on Vancouver Island, we only have 3 full days to explore as much as we can this June. Your article has given me plenty of ideas. We can’t wait!May 20, 2016 – 8:31 amReplyCancel
- Rhonda KrauseYou’re welcome! Hope you have a wonderful trip!May 23, 2016 – 3:02 pmReplyCancel
Chad SchillThis is a great read and very personal with the explanations you have given. Great job and more importantly so glad you both had a great time! I live on Saltspring Island, next time include our little island in your trip!June 14, 2016 – 11:56 pmReplyCancel
KatiHi Rhonda,

I’ve been following your blog for some time, it was really helpful when we were planning our six weeks Canada road trip last year!

But I didn’t quite listen to your advice on Vancouver Island and we stuffed up our road trip by packing way too much in (and we were heading north to catch the ferry from Port Hardy as well). I virtually didn’t see anything you saw and now looking your descriptions and pictures, I can only smack myself in the head and wonder why none of your advice had sunk in… Ah well, I guess I can say I learnt some lessons. ;)March 3, 2017 – 3:06 amReplyCancel
- Rhonda KrauseOh no! That’s too bad. I’ve been guilty of that a time or two myself. I guess you’ll have to come back one day. ;)March 5, 2017 – 2:19 pmReplyCancel
Seymour BallingThanks for posting such a wonderful trip experience.July 9, 2017 – 6:19 amReplyCancel

Sacred Swim- Ik Kil Cenote, Mexico

by Rhonda Krause

Swimming in a cenote is a sacred, almost mystical experience. It’s strange, but after visiting one, I can understand how the Maya believed cenotes were gateways to the afterlife. Cenotes are naturally occurring phenomenons, sinkholes in the Earth’s surface born when the roof of a water filled cave collapses. It’s estimated that the Yucatan Peninsula...

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Pyramid and Patricia Lakes- Jasper National Park

by Rhonda Krause

Ahh…Jasper. Every time I visit I don’t want to return to my city life. Sparkling blue lakes reflecting postcard-perfect Rocky Mountain views, leave me feeling calm and serene every time. Just visit Pyramid and Patricia Lakes and you’ll know what I mean! Visiting Pyramid and Patricia Lakes- Jasper National Park As part of the Canadian...

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Category Archives: Nature & Adventure

Dinosaur Provincial Park, Alberta- One of Canada’s Most Unique Landscapes

Moraine Lake, Banff National Park- The Lake With the Twenty Dollar View

Romantic Lake Louise- Our Favourite Activities for Romance

Vancouver Island Road Trip Itinerary- The Best of the Island in 7 Days

Sacred Swim- Ik Kil Cenote, Mexico

Pyramid and Patricia Lakes- Jasper National Park

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