Emerald Lake Lodge

Emerald Lake Lodge, BC

Usually this time of year we do our annual, fall sojorn to Whitefish , Montana with a group of friends but with new jobs and limited vacation time we opted for an alternative.  The group was going to Las Vegas for a week to party but we opted instead for a quiet couples retreat over a few days. We had always wanted to stay at Emerald Lake Lodge and this seemed like a perfect time.  Needing a quick break away from our busy jobs a short travel itinerary seemed like a great plan.

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The British Columbia Hot Springs Tour

Halcyon Hot Springs, BC
Halcyon Hot Springs, BC

Wondering what to do on your summer holidays?  Here’s a fab trip idea for locals or tourists heading out from Calgary, guaranteed to be memorable! One of our most relaxing and fulfilling trips was a hot springs tour that took us from Calgary and into the heart of the BC Rockies. Our itinerary was focused on visiting the pools of Halcyon, Nakusp and Ainsworth that we hoped would provide the rest and relaxation we were craving but we got so much more.  The natural beauty of the BC Rockies, the serenity, solitude and escape from the usual crowds of summer will fill your soul and leave you feeling more fulfilled than any other vacation.Continue Reading

Kaleidoscopic Kamloops, BC

The Riverside Park, Kamloops, BC
The Riverside Park, Kamloops, BC

Last weekend we made a trip out to see my daughter and her boyfriend at their new home in Kamloops, British Columbia.  It’s a city where the north and south Thompson rivers meet, about an 8-hour drive from Calgary and perfectly situated in south central BC.  It’s about 3 hours from Vancouver, an hour from the Shuswap Lakes and an hour and a half from the Okanagan Valley.

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