6 fun activities for families at The Butchart Gardens
When we told people we were going to Victoria, British Columbia, nearly everyone asked, “Are you going to The Butchart Gardens?” Indeed, it’s hard to say that you’ve really visited Victoria if you...
View ArticleWhat will you discover at the Royal B.C. Museum?
The Royal British Columbia Museum in Victoria, British Columbia is a place of discovery. It’s a fun place to learn about the adventurous spirit and unique history and culture of British Columbia. Both...
View ArticleHow Parkside Victoria put the “vacation” back into our family vacation
After a whirlwind trip through the beautiful San Juan Islands where we spent every night in a different place, we were excited to land at Parkside Hotel and Spa in Victoria, British Columbia for three...
View Article10 fun things to do with kids in Victoria, British Columbia
Hello! Wondering what there is to do in Victoria, British Columbia with kids? We’ve got a list of fun local activities that you’ll love too. We added one day in Victoria, British Columbia to our...
View ArticleTips for Rafting the Tidal Bore with Wild Waters
Hey! You have to see this… Rafting the tidal bore was something I’d never heard of until a couple of weeks before our Nova Scotia trip. I still didn’t quite understand what it was until we arrived at...
View Article10 fun things to do in Halifax, Nova Scotia with kids
Hello! When I told friends that my husband and I were headed to Nova Scotia, Canada, I got a lot of oohs and ahhs, but few of my friends had ever been there. I’m hoping to change that! Nova Scotia is a...
View Article5 FUN things to do in Cape Breton Highlands National Park
Hello! Are you looking for romance? A family travel website is understandably the last place you might expect to find it. Nevertheless, this post is dedicated to the rugged, windswept coastline and...
View ArticleWhy you HAVE to see Burntcoat Head Park in Nova Scotia
Hello! Want to visit someplace REALLY cool? I never knew that the Bay of Fundy has the highest tides in the world until my husband and I started planning a trip to Nova Scotia to celebrate 15 years of...
View ArticleMake the most of your day at Louisbourg Fortress
Hello! Who else loves history? Have I ever told you that it was my minor in college? It doesn’t take much to get me excited about a historical site, and the Fortress of Louisbourg in Nova Scotia is an...
View ArticleOne Day in Nanaimo with Kids
Hey there! It’s Cathy from My Book A Day. Our family loves to travel together! It’s a time when we make family memories we can talk about for years to come. It’s such bonding experience for us. We...
View Article10 More Fun Things to Do in Victoria with kids
Hey there! It’s Cathy from My Book a Day. I’m super excited to tell you all about the time we spent in Victoria, British Columbia last summer! Victoria was probably our family’s favorite stop on our...
View ArticleWhat to expect at Hatley Castle in Victoria, British Columbia
Hey there! It’s Cathy from My Book a Day. Our kids cover quite an age range (17,12, and 4) so we have to be careful with the activities we choose on vacations. It’s tricky to find something that...
View ArticleTips for Touring the British Columbia Parliament Buildings
Hey there! It’s Cathy from My Book a Day. We love to travel with our family. Sometimes it’s an adventure with the ages of our kids (17, 12, and 4). We like to find things to do that will work for kids...
View ArticleWhat to Expect at Beacon Hill Park in Victoria, B.C.
Hey there! It’s Cathy from My Book a Day. We love to travel with our family. Sometimes it’s an adventure with the ages of our kids (17, 12, and 4). We like to find things to do that will work for kids...
View Article6 Fun Things to do in Vancouver, British Columbia with Kids
Hey! It’s Cathy from My Book a Day. Our family loves to travel together. We have a little bit of everything in our family – a teenager, pre-teen and preschooler – so we have to do things that everyone...
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