British Columbia
Shops, eats and places to take kids in British Columbia.
Garden City Park (Steveston, BC)
August 22, 2012On a sunny day if we’re up in Steveston (or Storybrooke as you might know it on tv from Once upon a Time) it’s nice to stop in at the Market at Papi’s for cheese, meats, focaccia and their key-lime cheesecake and head out to a nearby park for a picnic. Our last visit took […]
Read MoreSteveston Eco Tours and Valdes (Steveston, British Columbia)
July 27, 2012This heavenly bit of wonderful can be a day-trip from Steveston, BC and it’s so serene and peaceful it can feel like days. Valdes Island is a very special place to our family because it’s where my brother-in-law “Roo” spent his childhood. We went with Captain Bruce from Steveston EcoTours to Valdes Island in the […]
Read MoreHarbour Green Park (Vancouver, BC, Canada)
July 13, 2012I love the Coal Harbour area of Vancouver, and on a recent trip, I bookmarked what I imagine would be THE BEST SPRAYPARK ever. It’s in the heart of the city, along a scenic seawall, and it has a yummy-looking restaurant nearby. What more could you want? I would love love love to go back […]
Read MoreA long time ago in Vancouver with baby twins
June 13, 2012I’m feeling a little nostalgic because my guys are headed full-speed for their 4th birthday and it’s just making me wish that time would slow down just a little. I found some pics from a Vancouver trip we took when they were still teeny tiny and small and I can’t believe that time is so […]
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Granville Island Love
April 27, 2012This weekend I wish I was at Granville Island in Vancouver BC. It’s the big Ocean Construction Open House and if you have a little digger/truck/moving vehicle fan it is the place to be because they get to tour all their dream vehicles. We went a few years ago and the boys LOVED pretending to […]
Read MoreMe and Ed’s Pizza (Coquitlam, BC)
April 26, 2012I don’t know why all the best kid-friendly places seem to be pizza places, but this is one I remember fondly from when I was a kid and it’s really neat that my guys totally love it too. The pizza at Me and Ed’s is crispy California style-and the best part is that the kids […]
Read MoreTrip to Storybrooke (Steveston, BC)
December 16, 2011Before my sister moved there, I didn’t really know much about Steveston BC. And now, it’s even all over tv with a new show called Once Upon A Time where it goes by the name Storybrooke. The boys were thrilled this summer when we went to get one of our favorite treats (Screamers, of course! […]
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Yes, but does your Pumpkin Patch have a Giant Bouncing Pillow?
October 21, 2011On my own, I love boutiques, but with kids in tow places that are multi-purpose are a god-send, like Target, where I can get groceries, stylish things and toys for the kids in one stop. So when I heard about Taves Farm, The Apple Barn: a pumpkin patch/apple picking/see the animals/jumping pillow wonder of a place […]
Read MoreA visit to Steveston (Richmond, BC)
September 14, 2011Steveston holds a place very dear to my heart since my little sis lives there. She and her hubby have an amazing cookie company and it was so nice to visit them at the local farmer’s market a couple weeks ago. I had fun checking out some of the other booths and the kids loved […]
Read MoreScreamers (Steveston, BC)
August 21, 2011Years ago, I know I had something similar at the Calgary Zoo and I think I’ve been craving it ever since. And then Screamers showed up in Steveston and now whenever we roll into that town, it’s a do-or-die stop. It’s a slurpee mixed with soft-serve ice cream and believe me, it is absolutely divine. […]
Read MoreSolo Concert at Granville Island with kids
May 22, 2011What is my favorite thing to do at Granville Island besides eating and drinking yummy delights? What does anyone do at Granville Island besides eat and drink and take in this incredible foodie paradise? Do we ride the seas on the aquabus? Yes, we do that too. Sometimes we just ask them for a sight-seeing […]
Read MoreDear Henrik and Daniel,
April 26, 2011Maybe the little spots of sunshine we’ve had in the past week have thrown your game. Maybe you’d much rather be riding the False Creek Ferry, or trompsing around the beach picking up sticks, or playing pick up hockey/basketball/soccer while standing around on a deck or riding on an imaginary bus. And that is understandable. […]
Read MoreRed is for Olympic Mittens
February 7, 2011Where are my mittens? Where is my Quatchi shrirt? It’s almost the one year anniversary of the Olympics! We had so much fun last year in Vancouver when all the world was there for some fabulous games! Thanks to my dear sis, we were able to take in a bit of the celebrations and I’m […]
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Tigh-na-Mara (Parksville, Vancouver Island)
January 30, 2011When I booked this trip, I never imagined how much of an impact it was going to make on our lives-the above pic is now hanging in our living room! My friend S had just gone to the Tigh-Na-Mara resort with her husband and raved about a fabulous spa dining experience and I found a […]
Read MoreWe found Santa’s reindeer!
December 22, 2010Santa’s reindeer are getting ready to make their big trip around the world and we thought we’d stop in and help them get ready. Bean was especially attentive and made sure that Dancer and Vixen got enough snow to eat. Now I can add reindeer to the host of animals (manta ray, crab, bee, giraffe)that […]
Read MoreGo ‘Nucks!
December 11, 2010I just found some pics from our September trip to Vancouver when Baby Daddy and I snuck away from the babies and took in some great Canuck Hockey and finally tried Japadog…..yum!!! Can’t wait to go back. admin
Read MoreGrouse Mountain (Vancouver, British Columbia)
November 23, 2010This year we are going to let the tots try skiing when we go visit family in BC. Will we take them to Whistler? Not this year. Since having the twins, we’ve barely skied at all, and being so close to such a great place to ski without actually being able to take a whole […]
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