My oldest had a day off school and he asked if he and I could go on a hike on our own. He wanted to go to Mystery Lake and check it out before we go snowshoeing there this winter. We had talked about going to Mystery Lake a number of times and had also…

Okay… get ready for a lot of pictures. This was easily one of my favourite hikes with the boys. I will start by describing Brandy Wine Falls; however, the real attraction on this day was the Whistler Train Wreck… Stay tuned! Brandy Wine Falls. I have been going here since I was a kid. I…

Located in Coquihalla Canyon Provincial Park, in Hope, This is one of my boys favourite places that we have been and I’m not surprised. Fast running water, old railway bridges, tunnels carved out of granite. There is a lot to see on this short 2.8km hike. However, you could make it longer, as we did,…

This little adventure took place at the beginning of August. While we were having breakfast my oldest son started asking questions about Lighthouses. We had no big plans that day so I answered his questions with “Wanna go see one?!” he answered “YEAH!” We finished breakfast, packed water and snacks and hit the road. Lighthouse…

Well here is another popular hike with families; however, definitely not accessible by wheelchair or stroller and way too far to carry a 60 lbs kid on your shoulders. My littlest guy stayed at home, but I will be taking him as soon as I get a child carrier designed for his size. A lot…