Alberta, pinch yourself. This your backyard. So go out and play. 2020 quarantine has put some dust on our travel wings, and as restrictions lift and regional tourism opens up, we are ready to stretch them out and shake them off! This is our favorite road trip loop as we do it from our home […]
Author: AmyButterfield
Brunch and Bakeries: Exploring Edmonton’s Old Strathcona Neighborhood with Alberta Food Tours
“Food is our common ground, a universal experience.” – James Beard – Food is an intricate pathway of connection, a network linking us to our emotional and physical self, our family and friends, to local businesses and global growers. Food is an indulgence, a pleasure, a vital necessity, housing the power to both heal and […]
Shadow Lake Lodge: A Back Country Hike-in Experience in Banff National Park, Canada
“You’re off to great places, today is your day. Your mountain is waiting, so get on your way.” -Dr. Seuss- Deep in the heart of world renowned Banff National Park, nestled among the majestic peaks of the Rocky Mountains, lies a quaint row of cabins dotting a lush green meadow. At a pristine emerald lake […]
Macaron 101: A Confection Class with Ollia Macarons & Tea
mac·a·ron noun: a small round cake with a meringue-like consistency, made with egg whites, sugar, and powdered almonds and consisting of two halves sandwiching a creamy filling. OLLIA MACARONS & TEA When it comes to the elusive french macaron, the popular Calgary based confectionery, Ollia Macarons & Tea, is a master. A dynamic French-Canadian duo, […]
Folk, Flavour and Fringe: A Local’s Guide to Summer Activities in Edmonton, Alberta
“You take delight not in a city’s seven or seventy wonders, but in the answer it gives to a question of yours.” – Italo Calvino – Edmonton, Alberta, isn’t your average capital. It is a destination that beats to its own unique rhythm on a drum of cultural diversity. Home to roughly 1 million residents, […]
Finish Lines, Fenway and the Freedom Trail: A Family Guide to Exploring Boston, Massachusetts
“Boston isn’t a city, it’s a family.” -Chad Finn- We have an affinity for historical cities. There is something captivating about the architecture, character and deep rooted pride of a destination that carries with it the vibrancy of the past. Boston, Massachusetts, is a culmination of curves and clean lines, as a 19th century church […]
Patriot Place, Gillette Stadium and the New England Patriots: Kicking our NFL Bucket List Through the Uprights
“The thing about football – the most important thing about football – is that it is not just about football.” – Terry Pratchett – Football. A game of yards and 4th downs, interceptions and intensity. It’s the power behind a defensive tackle, the beauty of a perfect spiral and the heartbreak of a field goal […]
Luxury, Location and Long Bars: A Stay at the Fairmont Copley Plaza, Boston
“Luxury must be comfortable, otherwise it is not luxury.” -Coco Chanel- I imagine this is how Alice felt, unsure which parts of her lavishly dramatic world were a dream and which parts still held footing in reality. Swirls of brilliance and magical mirrors, deep rose reds and ornate door handles that surely lead to worlds […]
Horsing Around: A Night of Thoroughbred Racing in Edmonton, Alberta
“There is something about the outside of a horse, that is good for the inside of a man.” -Winston Churchill- There is something nostalgic about walking the grounds of a stable, the earthy mixture of dirt and hay, manes and tails. It is the sound of hooves, the neighs and the nickers. A blow of […]
Notes from the Hill: The Edmonton Folk Music Festival
“Music is one way for young people to connect to themselves, but is also a bridge for connecting with others. Through music, we can introduce children to the richness and diversity of the human family and to the myriad rhythms of life.” -Daniel A. Carp- For nearly four decades, music lovers have been staking a claim […]