Amy is a professional writer, entrepreneur, parent and experienced outdoor explorer. She has spent most of her adult life chronicling her adventures in the wilderness, finding deep connections to nature and the lands she calls home. Kayaking, hiking, skiing and family camping trips are her go-tos. She shares all her adventures with her young son and offers travel tips for parents wanting to explore nature with their children.
Watching puffins was on our must-do list while exploring Newfoundland this summer, and there is no better and easier place on the island to do so than Elliston. According to Newfoundland and Labrador Tourism, the Elliston Puffin Viewing Site just outside the community offers the closest view of puffins, from the land, in all of North America. This Puffin Viewing...
If you’re visiting Newfoundland, stopping in Twillingate for a whale watching tour is a must. There are few experiences more magical than watching humpback whales rise to the surface of the water, blowing air and sea spray from their blow holes and diving back down with a wave of their tails. Imagine that with the expansive Atlantic Ocean, dramatic, rugged...
Newfoundland is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful places in Canada. Its dramatic coastlines, breathtaking scenery, Maritimes culture and friendly, welcoming people make it a fantastic destination for a summer holiday. It is an island, so unless you’ve booked a flight, the Newfoundland Ferry, operated by Marine Atlantic, is the only other way to get there. I was a...
Kouchibouguac National Park has always been the first “welcome to the Atlantic Ocean” stop on our trips across Canada from the west. It has shady and peaceful campgrounds, sheltered lagoons and stunning white sand beaches. Visitors can enjoy the natural beauty on hiking trails, coastal biking paths and by canoe or kayak. It’s the perfect destination to take an active...
St. John’s, Newfoundland, is one of the most interesting Canadian cities we’ve explored. Canada’s oldest city is known for its lively Maritime culture, colourful row houses and dramatic coastal scenery, and it’s a great landing point for your Newfoundland adventure. We recently travelled to St. John’s, and it exceeded our already high expectations. We were...
Good vibes at Good Spirit Provincial Park If you have a warm summer day or weekend (or week) near Yorkton, Saskatchewan, you’ll want to spend it at Good Spirit Lake Provincial Park. Its wide sandy beaches look like they belong on a tropical island, not in the middle of the Canadian prairie. Plus, the park has thought of everything for a fun family vacation at the...
Algonquin Provincial Park is one of the most famous Ontario Parks, especially known for its seemingly endless network of canoe routes. The park spans over 7,635 square kilometres of Algonquin Highlands, boasting dense forests, bogs, rivers and over 1,000 lakes. While canoers and kayakers come for epic backcountry paddling adventures, the park is packed with things to...
Located near the quaint and cozy village of Rossport, Ontario, Rainbow Falls Provincial Park is in an advantageous location to explore Lake Superior’s North Shore. It has a bit of everything that makes a camping trip great, in our opinion, close by. That includes lakeside camping, stunning Canadian Shield scenery, waterfalls, hiking, kayaking in the Rossport...
Maligne Lake is one of the most scenic lakes in Jasper National Park, and most picturesque in my opinion! Some would argue that it’s also one of the most popular backcountry paddling destinations in the Canadian Rockies, for good reason. It’s gorgeous, the campsites offer exceptionally beautiful lake and mountain views, and you can paddle Maligne Lake with kids. I’ll...
The Goldensides Hike in Tombstone Territorial Park is one of the best hikes in the park for those who are not venturing into the backcountry. It’s close to the Tombstone Interpretive Centre and campground and is a quick in-and-out with wide open vistas of some of the park’s best scenery. Tombstone Territorial Park is located entirely within the Trʼondëk Hwëchʼin...