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Moose Jaw – The City of Secrets
Moose Jaw, as small cities go, is pretty unassuming at first glance. It sits smack dab in the middle of the great expanse of the Canadian prairie. In harvest season, fields of wheat wave in the dusty...
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The Kijiji Finding Yourself in Canada Mosaic
It’s photography month at The Barefoot Nomad! Stay tuned for another great contest and photography tips coming up later this month. If you’ve followed our blog for a while, you’ll probably know that...
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In Photos: Polar Bears and Butterflies at Winnipeg’s Assiniboine Park Zoo
Polar bear looking down through the water Going to Churchill, Manitoba, in northern Canada, has been on our travel list for a while now. Seeing polar bears in the arctic and learning about polar bear...
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Things To Love Right Here In Calgary
This post was sponsored by Tourism Calgary. Calgary’s always been a special place for me. I grew up on a farm, one long, dusty pickup ride from the city. Calgary is where Charles and I met, where our...
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Exploring Dawson City And The Wild Yukon
A different kind of Yukon gold – Our GMC Yukon Denali A few weekends ago, I had the opportunity to visit a place that is as remote as it is legendary in Canadian culture. Dawson City, the far north...
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Driving the Yukon from Dawson City to Whitehorse
One of the coolest things about my time in the Yukon was driving the Klondike Highway from Dawson City down to Whitehorse. We got to see some amazing country, and we got to drive it in style. My friend...
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Make Screening a Breeze this Winter with These CATSA Tips
This post is brought to you by the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA). Whether you’re packing for a winter wonderland with the kids or escaping the cold, these tips from the Canadian Air...
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The Mini Roadtrip – Just As Fun As Epic Ones
This post brought to you by Best Western. The content and opinions expressed below are that of The Barefoot Nomad. There’s no denying that our family loves the road trip. All it takes is a tank full of...
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Getting Local and Loving it at Okanagan Spirits Craft Distillery
It’s a sunny day in early spring, and Charles and I are walking by the lake’s edge on our way to sample some of the Okanagan’s best spirits. It’s a good day to be in BC, Canada. Just a hop from the...
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Getting Unplugged and Unwound with KOA
Sometimes in life you just need to get away from it all. Whether that means backpacking through Asia or just going for a hike in the local hills near a KOA, it’s not always so much where you are but...
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Fun Things To Do With The Family In Kelowna BC
Last year, Micki and I decided to make Kelowna our Canadian home base. To say we kind of like the city would be an understatement. Nestled in the heart of British Columbia’s Okanagan Valley, Kelowna...
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Winter Travel Tips to Help Families Through Security
This post is brought to you by the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA). Airports will soon be buzzing with thousands of travellers getting ready to visit family and friends or simply to...
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Searching for Bald Eagles in Squamish – A Canadian Wildlife Adventure
Photo courtesy Sunwolf The snow is falling in soft, giant, sleepy flakes, muffling almost all sound. All I can hear is the gentle splashing of our oars and the gurgle of the stream below. The scenery...
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The Best Things to Do, See and Eat in Vancouver + Where to Stay
Vancouver, British Columbia is all about relaxed West Coast vibe and stunning scenery. With a thriving downtown and a reputation for great food, it’s a city where you can grab a tasty breakfast,...
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22 Fun Reasons to Stay with the Family at Harrison Hot Springs Resort
Finding a hotel that’s family friendly is important to us. We love to have family activities in our hotel as well as feel that the kids are welcomed (rather than just tolerated). We found that family...
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Who Will Win The First Challenge In Woods Canada’s Greatest Explorer?
Taking the canoes down the Yukon River Canada is a country built on exploration and adventure. Canada’s geography has everything from prairies, forests, deserts, the Arctic tundra and the Canadian...
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Driving the Yukon from Dawson City to Whitehorse
One of the coolest things about my time in the Yukon was driving the Klondike Highway from Dawson City down to Whitehorse. We got to see some amazing country, and we got to drive it in style. My friend...
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Who Will Win The First Challenge In Woods Canada’s Greatest Explorer?
Taking the canoes down the Yukon River Canada is a country built on exploration and adventure. Canada’s geography has everything from prairies, forests, deserts, the Arctic tundra and the Canadian...
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Why You Need To Visit Okanagan Spirits Craft Distillery in Vernon BC
Do you enjoy bourbon, rye or single malt Canadian Whisky? How about vodka, gin, brandy or delicious fruit liqueurs? Now, what are your thoughts on locally made craft spirits sourced straight out of...
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Help Yourself to Faster Airport Security this Summer
No matter how often we travel, airport security is always a challenge. We’ve brought in the experts to give us some helpful tips for making airport security faster. Here’s what the Canadian Air...
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