• Beach near Gibsons: Kid-friendly beach on Sunshine Coast
    Sunshine Coast

    The BC Sunshine Coast with Kids

    Today, we have a special visitor, Lori McGrath, who pens her thoughts at The Write Mama. In a Q&A, she’s  going to tell us about BC’s Sunshine Coast with kids — where to go, what to do, and where to eat. *** I grew up spending my summer vacations on the Sunshine Coast of British Columbia, a truly beautiful place – filled with oceans and trails, cozy cottages and beaches, parks and wildlife. Now that I have a five-year-old son, my family is rediscovering all the things that make the Sunshine Coast such a great destination for families. We stay at our family cabin near the town of Gibsons, which…

  • Harrison Hot Springs Resort outdoor pool.
    Harrison Hot Springs,  Water Parks, Pools & Amusement Parks

    Harrison Hot Springs with Kids: Where to Eat, Sleep & Splash

    My kids and I recently went on two trips to Harrison Hot Springs, which is about 90 minutes east of Vancouver, and two hours north of Seattle. And we loved it. The hot springs of the town’s name are located inside Harrison Hot Springs Resort. While there are little restaurants and hotels in the town of Harrison Hot Springs, this is a town that takes up all of about four blocks, and in order to use the hot springs, you must stay at the resort. So for that reason, check out the family deals and specials offered through the hotel’s website. The hotel itself, although called a “resort,” is a…