Traveling with teens doesn’t have to be an exercise in frustration or fury. Our tried and tested tips on how to survive a family road trip with teenagers will help you enjoy a more free-wheeling great time with your teens and tweens. One of Canada’s most iconic roads, the Columbia Icefields Parkway, Jasper National Park.How to survive a road trip with teenagers We’ve done many epic road trip family vacations with our boys since they were toddlers. Like Cannes to Paris, France, in a day. (We arrived in Paris near midnight, and promptly got lost in the Bois du Boulogne. Do not recommend.)&n ..read more

Niagara Falls has been one of the most popular tourist attractions in Canada since before the last century. The Falls and the attractions that surround them consistently rank as top travel destinations for the entire family and visitors from around the world. Growing up in Ontario, Niagara Falls was the obligatory day trip destination to bring our out-of-town visitors, to marvel at the natural wonder and enjoy the many things to do in Niagara Falls with kids in Canada. Whether it’s getting soaked on boat tours, viewing the incredible Falls from above (or below), having ..read more

Let me guess, you’ve read the title and you’re like, woah! Las Vegas with teens in tow? Yes, my friends, Sin City is legit a fantastic family travel destination. Especially if you have older kids who can do cool things and have the stamina to keep up. Whether you’re visiting over a long weekend or here for a week, enjoying a holiday in Las Vegas with teenagers is anything but boring. From playing with big diggers to watching pro sports, riding ATVs and noshing on food tours, here’s our guide to 18 fun and surprising things to do in Las Vegas with teens. 18 fun things to do in Las Vegas with te ..read more

Whether it’s the festive Lunar New Year season or any day of the week, the opportunities to enjoy Asian cuisine in Vancouver are nearly limitless. This is especially true in the epicenter of the Asian dining scene – the Vancouver suburb of Richmond. With over 800 restaurants, more than 80% of which offer Asian cuisine of every description and price point, Richmond’s a culinary and foodie paradise. In this round up of our favorite Asian eateries, we’ve done the heavy eating for you with our guide to the best Richmond restaurants for families. Deep-fried taro and abalone; Xiao long bao dumplings ..read more

Nothing lifts the spirits more than looking forward to another holiday. The BC Family Day long weekend on the third Monday of February is a great way to enjoy family time, whether at home, in town, or at your nearest ski resort. Here are 21 ways to enjoy an epic BC Family Day with kids in Vancouver – inside, outside, and all around this fair city. 21 Ways to Enjoy BC Family Day in Vancouver Go skiing Celebrate family by going skiing at a local ski resort near Vancouver. If lessons are needed, the three north shore hills have excellent kids and adults ski and board lesson programs. You’d be sur ..read more

The popularity of camping in British Columbia has exploded. Whether it’s backcountry camping experiences, tent camping in BC at a provincial campground, pulling up in an RV or even living full-time in an RV, campgrounds in BC are made for outdoor enthusiasts in every camping style. From urban RV campgrounds in Vancouver to remote private RV campgrounds in British Columbia, our list of scenic RV camping will have the family packing up and heading out on epic camping trips in no time. 13 of the best RV Campgrounds in BC Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley Capilano River RV Park, North Vancouve ..read more

There’s nothing like overcoming your fear of heights by suspending yourself from a clamp attached to what seems like a thin metal cable. But how about subjecting your beloved offspring to such an experience by booking a tour of ziplining in Whistler with kids? You may be surprised by how quickly the young ones get into the fun and thrill of gliding over a creek or mountain valley. We’ve zip lined with both companies – Superfly and Ziptrek – that conduct tours in Whistler. Read about our experiences and why each are top-notch and run excellent quality operations where safety is of primary impor ..read more

It seems to rain in Vancouver as many days as the sun shines in a year. Even though Vancouverites are an outdoorsy bunch most of the time, the rain can get a little much. The great news? There are lots of places around town to have fun indoors. Here are some of our favorite places for rainy day activities for kids in Vancouver.  Go Play. Inside! 9 perfect places for rainy day activities for kids in Vancouver Granville Island Kids Market The Granville Island Kids Market has great shops for all kind of kid-friendly toys and products. There’s also a fun family arcade ..read more

The Big White Ski Resort tagline says it all: It’s the Snow. Big White receives an annual snowfall of 7 metres/24.5 feet of dry fluffy snow, known as champagne powder. It’s light stuff, which makes for truly amazing ski conditions. Big White also has great family-friendly amenities, a lovely village atmosphere, and loads of natural British Columbia beauty that appeals to ski enthusiasts from all over the world. Here’s our guide to enjoying the best of Big White Ski Resort with kids. The best of Big White Ski Resort with kids Where is Big White Ski Resort Big White Ski Resort&nbs ..read more

Nothing creates an appetite like a day on the slopes or on the water. Fortunately in Whistler, British Columbia, the dining choices are plentiful and excellent. Between breezy casual options for an on-the-run-to-the-gondola breakfasts, bustling spots for a chill après or cosy fine dining experiences for a drawn-out evening affair, we’ve got the goods on where to eat in Whistler with kids or without. Where to Eat in Whistler with Kids Even if you have a kitchen in your hotel room or condo, it’s always nice to go out for a family dinner and enjoy a bite to eat at one of the great family-friendly ..read more