Irving Nature Park
Prior to visiting the east coast for the first time, I was informed that “Irving owns everything” and it’s kind of true. Continue reading Irving Nature Park
Souris Swinging Bridge
What would you name your city? Mousetown, Ratville, or Souris? French makes a lot of things sound better, n’est ce pas? Continue reading Souris Swinging Bridge
St. Jean’s Cannery & Smokehouse
I grew up on the west coast but as a youngster, seafood was a ‘take it or leave it’ kind of thing. I was an idiot. Continue reading St. Jean’s Cannery & Smokehouse
Yellowknife Snow & Ice Carvings
Since 1996 the community of Yellowknife has dedicated the month of March to a celebration of snow, ice, music and glorification of a big jolly guy with a thick white beard and a heart of gold. Continue reading Yellowknife Snow & Ice Carvings
Winter with a Diesel Engine
Sprinters are great vehicles that come highly recommended for vandwelling. But in order for a diesel engine to manage a real Canadian winter there are some tips and tricks that we’ve had to learn, usually the hard way. Continue reading Winter with a Diesel Engine
Kamloops Lake View Point
Despite the presence of rattlers, you get the feeling that this rest stop wasn’t necessarily built to be a rest stop, but because people kept pulling over for the spectacular view and it was only natural to put up a couple picnic tables and bathrooms. Continue reading Kamloops Lake View Point
The Donut Shop
The Harbour Quay in Port Alberni is home of The Donut Shop, maker of “the best donuts on Vancouver Island” and possibly, the world. Continue reading The Donut Shop
Sebka Park “Battures”
Finding the name of this place over a year after I visited it was simple because past-me helped out future-me by taking a picture of the sign. Continue reading Sebka Park “Battures”
Mechanical Failure
If you are planning to start a vandwelling adventure of your own just remember that failure is inevitable. Continue reading Mechanical Failure
How to Survive Winter in a Van
Dinosaurs were pretty terrible at managing the cold, so anytime you find yourself driving into a snowbank just remember, the carnosaurus would have handled it much worse. Continue reading How to Survive Winter in a Van