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4 Fantastic West Kelowna Wineries to Visit + A Cider tasting too
Did you know that there are over 180 vineyards in the Okanagan Valley. You might be surprised at that number. I sure was! I had no idea there were so many until I started reading up on the area. What makes this part of the world so appealing to wine makers? The reason is this: unique climate and geological conditions make this region ideal for grape growing and high quality wine making. The best news, for wine lovers like myself, is that where there are so many vineyards, there’s sure to be a lot of wine tastings experiences offered. And there sure are! But how does one decide where to…
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Winter Trip to Edmonton ~ A Travel Guide
Edmonton in winter? Really? I hear you, it’s probably not at the top of your bucket list. It certainly wasn’t on mine. But when the opportunity arises to travel I run with it, and that’s how I ended up in Edmonton on a chilly, but sunny winter day. It wasn’t my first time in Edmonton mind you. I had visited several times before, but on those occasions my purpose was solely to spend time at West Edmonton Mall, which is in a world of its own and therefore doesn’t really count. LOL On another short visit, also in winter, I made it to the city centre, but truthfully it left…
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Emerald Lake~A Magical Morning in British Columbia
Want to be left speechless and in awe of the incredible natural beauty we have been blessed with, here in Canada? Head to Emerald Lake! WHERE IS EMERALD LAKE LOCATED You will find this beautiful lake inside Yoho National Park, in the province of British Columbia and I promise you it will not disappoint. Tucked inside the Canadian Rockies, this easy to reach gem might just be the most beautiful lake I have ever seen. It’s actually very close to the provincial border with Alberta. The better known and much more popular (aka busy) Lake Louise and Moraine Lake are only a half hour away. So if you are planning…
