The adventures of a South African family living in Canada
I am very excited to share that we added a big tick to our Canadian bucket list recently with a trip to Moraine Lake. Located close to Lake Louise, about 195km from Calgary, it's an easy day trip from the city. But if you're planning on going, I'd definitely suggest arranging the shuttle from one... Continue Reading →
As we head into spring in Canada, I’ve been thinking back on all the wonderful adventures we enjoyed over the winter. With lockdowns and many things closed, we really had to make the most of the outdoors and the things we were allowed and able to do as a family. One thing we really enjoyed... Continue Reading →
“Over every mountain there is a path, although it may not be seen from the valley.” ~ Theodore Roethke So let’s just follow the path and see where it leads in this magical winter wonderland of the Rocky Mountains. I don’t think there are many experiences more magical than a drive through the Canadian Rockies.... Continue Reading →
Lake Louise really is a spectacular sight to behold and it's so fascinating to see how the colours and light change from one season to the next. We first visited Lake Louise in the winter just before the lake froze over, and this week I enjoyed a lovely visit there with a friend to experience... Continue Reading →
A few months ago, pre-corona, and when we were able to easily cross provincial borders, we had a few days off before we finally settled into a new routine of work and school, so we decided to visit some old friends in Cranbrook, a town in the Kootenay region of BC. It’s about a four-hour... Continue Reading →
After a week of crazy admin and running around trying to get everything sorted for our new lives in Calgary, we decided to take some family time out and take a drive to Banff and Lake Louise. Lake Louise is about a two-hour drive from Calgary off the Trans-Canada highway, and we left early in... Continue Reading →
Cape Town to Calgary 