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Whitehorse, Yukon to Skagway, Alaska (Pt. 2)

February 27, 2016May 18, 2018Featured, TravelSkagway, Whitehorse, Yukon18 Comments

If you ever get the chance to drive from Whitehorse, Yukon to Skagway, Alaska, DO IT! It’s about a three-hour drive each way (176 km), surrounded by a canvas of rockies and black fertile ground.

For us, we started our road trip with some snowy conditions, and heavy cloud coverage, but by 11 a.m., when we were about 15 km past Carcross, the sky opened up – beautiful, vibrant blue and grand white mountains.

The drive takes you along the Klondike Highway from Whitehorse, through Fraser, British Columbia, back through the Yukon and finally, to Skagway, Alaska. While adventuring, you’ll see the ruins of the Venus Mine, the headwaters of the Yukon River, several glaciers, waterfalls, and the White Pass Railway and Trail.

NOTE: You’ll also encounter at least two avalanche zones — so be sure to check the weather conditions and border services before heading out.

But quite possibly the most SPEECHLESS site was the drive back. We stopped by Carcross (formerly Caribou Crossing), when we were greeted by the unreal mountainous-mirrored view of Lake Bennett.

No words.

My outerwear for this trip is proudly sponsored by SAIL. Follow my adventures on sail.ca.

Whitehorse, Yukon (Pt.1)

February 26, 2016February 27, 2016TravelWhitehorse, Yukon16 Comments

After a day of flying, I’ve finally arrived in Whitehorse, Yukon: Canada’s Great White North. I am staying in the city for the next five days to experience everything from dog-sledding to hair-freezing.

But to ease myself into the action, I spent day one getting acquainted with Whitehorse’s downtown. To begin the morning, I woke up at 6 a.m., and hiked along Range Road – just before it connects with Mountain View Drive, for an incredible view of the waking community.

8:17 a.m.

The trek is about 50 minutes from downtown, and is slightly steep, but worth the photo opportunity!

By lunch time, I was venturing out in the heart of Whitehorse. The city has over 700km of trails, suitable for hiking, biking, walking, cross-country skiing, ATV-ing and are world-renowned and are an integral part of Whitehorse’s lifestyle. For day one, I picked the Millennium Trail along the Yukon River, across from the city centre. Right now, it’s fully frozen over, blanketed in a layer of snow. But after a morning of overcast, it was nice to see and enjoy the sun. I’d also like to thank SAIL for sponsoring my outerwear for this trip! I am super cozy in my North Face Women’s Arctic Parka, Helly Hanson Garibaldi tan boots, and North Face Montana Mitten/Gloves.

I also visited the Healing Totem pole on Main St., which was erected only a few years ago in 2012 by the Northern Cultural Expressions Society.

And to finish off my day, we drove up to Long Lake Rd., and hiked the hill just past the hospital, and viewed the incredible Whitehorse sunset.

You can also follow my adventures on sail.ca.

Parc Oméga, Quebec

February 7, 2016May 18, 2018TravelQuebec34 Comments

I had the best weekend EVER at Parc Oméga in Montebello, Quebec.

It was a spur-of-the-moment idea. A 4.5 hour road trip east to the beautiful wildlife park. According to Outaouais Tourism, Parc Oméga has a 17-km road in a 2,200-acre park.

The elk, deer and antelope were VERY active. We also caught a glimpse of Arctic fox, moose, coyotes and buffalo.

But for me, the most exciting part was feeding the elk and deer out of the palm of my hand. We made sure to pack carrots, and charge our cameras for this experience — I knew it’d be incredibly memorable.

Photobomb!

This was taken on the Boardwalk to view the wolves and bears. Unfortunately, some of the trail was blocked because of the weather.

Toronto Christmas Market 2015

November 29, 2015February 7, 2017Travel12 Comments

It’s the most wonderful time of year; it’s time for the Toronto Christmas Market! And as per tradition ( 2014,2013), I went with my cousin to enjoy the sights and sounds of the holidays.

We got a 9 a.m. start to Toronto to beat the crowds, enjoyed an early morning pretzel (yum, yum), met Rudolph, and I bought THE BESTEST Charlie Brown Christmas mug from RetroFestive Christmas Store booth (NOTE: they also have an Oakville outlet).

Did I mention we also took a photo under the giant Christmas heart/mistletoe because we’re awesome? 🙂

And here’s an evening shot I managed to grab earlier in the week:

Road trip: Algonquin Provincial Park

November 15, 2015November 15, 2015Travel7 Comments

What I love most about this season is the amazing colours! On a recent road trip to Algonquin Provincial Park, we were in for a bit of a surprise when it started snowing – some areas heavier than others!

If you’re coming from the Toronto area (or Durham), sit tight. You’re in for a long drive, close to four hours. But if you enjoy the outdoors, there is an abundance of trails, including the awesome Algonquin lookout, which is almost 2km one way. I’m not going to lie, it’s pretty steep and I was almost dying walking up it! Ha! If you can finish it, it’s worth the temporary out-of-breath-ness.