Month: June 2018
The Arctic Ocean! – Tuktoyaktuk, NWT – 06/19/2018
Because, sometimes, you wake up and ask yourself, “Can you drive to the Arctic Ocean?” And, in fact, YOU CAN!…
West Edmonton Mall – The Largest Mall in North America! – 06/10/2018
You can even find Lamborghinis in the West Edmonton Mall!
An Entire Ice Skating and Hockey Rink in the Mall! – West Edmonton Mall – The Largest Mall in North America! – 06/10/2018
Check out this entire full size Ice Hockey and Skating Rink in the West Edmonton Mall!
Roller Coasters in the Mall! – West Edmonton Mall – The Largest Mall in North America! – 06/10/2018
For the ULTIMATE in Indoor Entertainment, West Edmonton Mall is THE LARGEST MALL on the entire North American Continent! How…
Summer Showers Over Downtown Edmonton – Edmonton, Alberta, Canada – 06/10/2018
No need to let the overcast skies of Canadian Summer Showers dampen the fun! We took a whirl through Downtown…
A Rainy Day on the Walterdale Bridge – Edmonton, Alberta, Canada – 06/10/2018
The arched Walterdale Bridge transports you across the North Saskatchewan River in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
Old Strathcona – Edmonton, Alberta, Canada – 06/10/2018
Once the center of Strathcona, Old Strathcona is now a funky collection of arts and entertainment options on the southwest side of the city of Edmonton!
Riding in Cars With Girls at the Reynolds-Alberta Museum – Wetaskiwin, Alberta, Canada – 06/10/2018
Hands On Exhibits are the best! No better learning opportunities exist than holding history in your own hands!And the photo…
Canadian Automotive and Mechanical Heritage at Reynolds-Alberta Museum – Wetaskiwin, Alberta, Canada – 06/10/2018
The Reynolds-Alberta Museum offers an amazing collection of painstakingly preserved Canadian Automotive and Mechanical Heritage exhibits. Consider a trip for…
Kalyna Kitchen at the The Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village – Sherwood Park, Alberta, Canada – 06/09/2018
If you’re going to The Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village in Sherwood Park, Alberta for the history, you definitely want to…
The Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village – Album Three – Sherwood Park, Alberta, Canada – 06/09/2018
As a self-proclaimed history buff, one of my absolute favorite activities is exploring a Living History Attraction. As a family,…
The Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village – Album Two – Sherwood Park, Alberta, Canada – 06/09/2018
As a self-proclaimed history buff, one of my absolute favorite activities is exploring a Living History Attraction. As a family,…
The Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village – Sherwood Park, Alberta, Canada – 06/09/2018
As a self-proclaimed history buff, one of my absolute favorite activities is exploring a Living History Attraction. As a family,…
The Founders Statue – Saskatoon, Saskatchewan – 06/06/2018
The Dakota people, led by Chief Whitecap, came to Saskatchewan in 1862, settling at Moose Woods, the present location of…
Prairie Wind Sculpture – Saskatoon, Saskatchewan – 06/06/2018
Prairie Wind is a stunning landmark located at the Remai Modern public art museum. It was created as a public…
An Evening in Saskatoon – Saskatoon, Saskatchewan -06/06/2018
After spending a day with the wildlife in Prince Albert National Park, we headed back into Saskatoon for the rest…
Cinnamon Rolls of Waskesiu Trading Company – Prince Albert National Park – Waskesiu Lake, Saskatchewan – 06/06/2018
Don’t leave Waskesiu Lake, without loading up on cinnamon rolls from Waskesiu Trading Company!
Almost worth the entire trip itself, the smell wafts through the air, tantalizing your taste buds, demanding you pack a picnic of warm, melted cinnamon goodness!
Prince Albert National Park Nature Centre – Waskesiu Lake, Saskatchewan – 06/06/2018
When visiting the park with kids, make sure you schedule enough time to visit the Nature Center in the cute little town of Waskesiu Lake.
Checking Out the Town of Waskesiu Lake at Prince Albert National Park – Waskesiu Lake, Saskatchewan – 06/06/2018
In the quaint resort town of Waskesiu Lake, you will find lodging, shops, cafes, and more! There is even a fun nature center for the kids! And an incredible playground!
Cinnamon Bears and Black Bears in Prince Albert National Park – Waskesiu Lake, Saskatchewan – 06/06/2018
The first bear we saw was super cool!
He was a cinnamon bear!
A variation of the black bear, with a much lighter coat, it was the first time we’ve ever seen one of these guys with our own eyes!
Roadside Elk of Prince Albert National Park – Waskesiu Lake, Saskatchewan – 06/06/2018
You truly feel honored to be so at one with nature here in this park.
Just driving slowly through, you will see quickly enough that you are in THEIR home…
Fox Families of Prince Albert National Park – Waskesiu Lake, Saskatchewan – 06/06/2018
We saw so many foxes!
Crossing the streets in front of us, frolicking in the grass all around us!
Babies rolling and pouncing, while the mama foxes relaxed in the sun!
Prince Albert National Park – Waskesiu Lake, Saskatchewan – 06/06/2018
Prince Albert National Park, in central Saskatchewan, offers a breathtaking collection of ecosystems such as prairie fescue grasslands, and mixed…
Rural Canadian Street Art – Wadena, Saskatchewan – 06/05/2018
Art knows no bounds, urban or rural. Art knows no bounds through time. Humans express themselves, wherever they are, and…
Lessons in Canadian Economy: A Trip to the Gas Station – Wadena, Saskatchewan – 06/05/2018
Canadian currency is certainly fascinating! It’s a plastic consistency, with transparent panes embedded with culturally significant holograms. This particular $50…
From Endless Fields of Agriculture into the Brilliance of the Setting Sun – A Yellowhead Highway Adventure Across Saskatchewan – Langenburg, Bredenbury, Saltcoats, Yorkton, Foam Lake, and Elfros – 06/05/2018
A Yellowhead Highway Adventure Across Saskatchewan – Langenburg, Bredenbury, Saltcoats, Yorkton, Foam Lake, and Elfros
A Few Side-of-the Road Tidbits – Langenburg, Saskatchewan – 06/05/2018
Oh, you know, just an old VW Beetle growing a few flowers in Langenburg, Saskatchewan… In life, there are journeys,…
Saskatchewan Dance Party – Langenburg, Saskatchewan, Canada – 06/05/2018
What do you do when you cross another provincial border? What do you do when your itinerary is full of…
Downtown Winnipeg – Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada – 06/04/2018
I love just soaking up some of the local urban flavor, trying to capture as many random shots as I…
A Canadian Starbucks – Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada – 06/04/2018
You have to try a Starbucks in each country, right?
Pizza Pizza – Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada – 06/04/2018
When the sisters find welcome in new territory with bubble tea, little brothers get PIZZA! Don’t worry… We’ll get to…
Honeydew Bubble Tea at Popocha Tea House – Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada – 06/04/2018
No trip would be complete without Boba Tea! I mean, uh, no trip could start without Bubble Tea! Oh, heck,…
Bienvenue a Winnipeg! – Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada – 06/04/2018
And just like that, out of the humble countryside, A city welcomes. A city beckons. Winnipeg. We are here. The…
Union Point United Church and Cemetery – Morris, Manitoba, Canada – 06/04/2018
The smallest of country churches, modest against the vast subtlety of the Canadian landscape… Hardly a blip on the radar…
Canadian Grain Elevators – Letellier, Manitoba, Canada – 06/04/2018
The thing about travel experiences as found on social media, is that you only get the highlight reels. The Insta-perfect…
Welcome to Canada! – Pembina, North Dakota into Emerson, Manitoba along the Selkirk Highway! – 06/04/2018
After a few weeks in Minnesota, we’re ready to work away across Canada headed towards Alaska! Bring on the Canadian…
Aye! It’s Timmies! And Time to Hit the Road! – TimBits and a Latte… To Go! – Tim Horton’s Cafe & Bake Shop – Bemidji, Minnesota – 06/03/2018
Tim Horton’s Coffee Aye! Canadian Love in a Cup! And guess where we are headed now! TimBits and a Latte,…
A Little Northwoods Flavor in the Town of Nisswa – Nisswa, Minnesota – 06/02/2018
Downtown Nisswa, Minnesota One of my favorite elements of roadtripping is the unexpected discovery of small towns with HUGE character….