Finally – a Canadian travel book just for families!  25 Places in Canada Every Family Should Visit is a new travel guide from Calgary-based mom and travel blogger, Jody Robbins. Jody Robbins is a family travel expert who makes regular appearances on television, including the Marilyn Denis show.  We’re very proud
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“The Maggies!?” squeals my neighbour when I tell her about a possible destination for our family road trip, “Oh my gosh, you have to go.” She pulls out her honeymoon album and continues gushing: “Helen, the beaches are beautiful, the cheese is amazing, there’s a great brewery, we cycled the
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Québec City’s Ice Hotel has a few hidden secrets. For example, do you know that you can get married there? Each winter , dozens of couples from as far and wide as Dubai and Australia tie the knot in the chapel. Below are some other interesting tidbits that we discovered at
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Written in collaboration with Expedia.ca The leaves are still changing colour, but it’s not too early to begin planning your next winter ski holiday at one of Canada’s fantastic ski resorts. Here are some of the best family-friendly mountains in Canada. Whistler Blackcomb The biggest ski resort in Canada has
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Montreal has it all; with history, culture, world class dining, shopping, outdoor adventures, art and more, there is something for everyone in this unique Canadian metropolis. Coming from Calgary, where classic art exhibits are few, far in between and always temporary, enjoying beautiful art was on the top of my list of
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Built to commemorate Olympics, World Fairs, to drive tourism or display a city or business’s astonishing skill in architecture and engineering, there are dozens of towers around the world. Canada has four towers across the country, appearing in the background of many a tourist photo, or as the perfect vantage
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Montreal may be know for its more grown up delights, but quelle surprise! There are some wonderful things to beguile families too! Montreal is a city unlike any other. Canada is happy to claim it for our own, but there is that je ne sais quoi that sets it apart. It’s
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When my kids were small, I used to eagerly anticipate opportunities to head out on a solo vacation. A hotel room to myself, room service, exploring a city on my own terms – all without worrying about where I could buy kid-friendly snacks or change a diaper. Dreamy, right? Now
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We all know that the team at Disney are masters at creating magical moments.  The latest piece of Disney movie magic that’s materialized in the real world is an incredible Frozen-themed suite and “activity cave” at the equally magical Hotel de Glace in Quebec City. In conjunction with the Hotel’s
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