Canada - The Adventure Beckons

Wearing a Helly Hansen rain jacket, a person climbs over rocks near a waterfall surrounded by dense green forest.

Helly Hansen Loke 2.0 Rain Jacket Review

ByRebecca Friedland July 1, 2025July 1, 2025

This is a review of the Women’s Helly Hansen Loke 2.0 rain jacket and how it is ideal for hiking and travel around the world.

A small town in Squamish with houses rests at the base of forested mountains under a blue sky, with a river winding in the distance.

British Columbia | Canada | Itineraries | The Great Outdoors | Weekend Getaways

The Ultimate Guide to Squamish, BC

ByRebecca Friedland May 27, 2025May 30, 2025

This post has everything you need to know when planning a trip to Squamish British Columbia, in any season. Top restaurants, activities, hikes, rock climbing, waterfalls, where to stay and itinerary recommendations.

Olympic rings sculpture stands in front of Whistler’s snowy mountain landscape under a partly cloudy sky.

Whistler Travel Guide

ByRebecca Friedland May 23, 2025May 30, 2025

This post has everything you need to know when planning a trip to Whistler, in any season. Top restaurants, activities, how to get around and more, as well as a one day itinerary recommendation.

Street corner with shops, cars stopped at a crosswalk with red, white, and teal geometric patterns, and cloudy sky above.

British Columbia | Canada | Food

Top 10 Spots on Vancouver’s Commercial Drive

ByRebecca Friedland May 21, 2025May 30, 2025

This post offers 10 hidden gem restaurants and shops on Commercial Drive in Vancouver, BC to check out next time you are in this beautiful neighborhood.

Toronto sign at Nathan Phillips Square, a must-see on any 3 day Toronto itinerary, with fountains and skyline views on a clear day.

Canada | Itineraries

Perfect 3 day Toronto Itinerary

ByRebecca Friedland May 12, 2025May 30, 2025

In this post, you’ll find everything you need to plan a perfect 3 day itinerary in the city of Toronto, Canada.

Person in a red jacket stands on a snowy peak surrounded by evergreen trees and mountains under a clear blue sky.

British Columbia | Canada | Hiking | The Great Outdoors

Vancouver hikes for beginners

ByRebecca Friedland February 4, 2025April 30, 2025

Beginner friendly hikes to check out near Vancouver, British Columbia.

View of a rocky coastline with green forested cliffs meeting the calm, expansive ocean under a partly cloudy sky.

Canada | International | Itineraries | National Parks

Nova Scotia 1 week itinerary

ByRebecca Friedland January 29, 2025April 30, 2025

Everything you need to know to plan a trip to Nova Scotia, Canada.

Aerial view of a coastal landscape with red cliffs, sandy beach, scattered houses, and calm ocean waters.

Canada | Itineraries | Weekend Getaways

3 Day Prince Edward Island (PEI) Itinerary

ByRebecca Friedland January 22, 2025April 30, 2025

Everything you need to know to plan a short but relaxing trip to Prince Edward Island.

City skyline with high-rise buildings by the water, mountains in the background, and a cloudy sky overhead.

British Columbia | Canada | Vancouver | Weekend Getaways

Rainy Season Weekend Trips from Vancouver

ByRebecca Friedland January 10, 2025April 30, 2025

If you’re looking for ways to spend your weekends in the rainy winter months in Vancouver, check out this post for inspiration on 6 nearby weekend destinations.

A hillside view on Salt Spring Island with trees, houses, and a lake under cloudy skies—perfect for your next travel getaway guide.

British Columbia | Canada | Hidden Gems | Itineraries | Weekend Getaways

Salt Spring Island Perfect Getaway Guide

ByRebecca Friedland November 17, 2024April 30, 2025

Everything you need to know to plan an epic weekend getaway to Salt Spring Island, a gulf island near Vancouver, BC.

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