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For our family, Christmas is all about traditions. This year we are excited to add Glow Edmonton to our holiday schedule as the LARGEST indoor Christmas festival in #YEG makes its inaugural appearance!
From a Christmas Market and LED Swings to a stroll through a Musical Light Tunnel made of 50,000 lights, it is a perfect way to wrap yourself in the magic of the holidays. Enjoy a cider at the licensed bar while enjoying a treat and listening to live music, capture a perfect ...family photo beneath twinkling lights and marvel in the laughter of wide eyed children whispering secrets to Santa. GLOW is a place to connect to loved ones and to your community, and is sure to be a memorable holiday experience for the whole family.
The event kicks off Nov 22nd at The Enjoy Centre in St Albert and runs until Jan 19th. Some dates are already SOLD OUT! For more information, or to book tickets, visit:
https://httpslink.com/lu89
#glowambassadorEdmonton #glow2018 #glowedmonton #ChristmasGlow #SharetheGlow #exploreedmonton
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Located in the luxurious Fairmont Copley Plaza, the design of OAK Long Bar + Kitchen is simple. Inspiration. It is a place to both begin and end your day, a space of vibrant splashes of red against soaring windows draped in rich, white fabric, hightop bar conversation, stained glass couture and glass walled wine vaults. It is a contemporary haunt for guests and locals to “see and be seen” in Boston Magazine’s 2017 “Best Hotel Bar”.

NEW POST: The name Fairmont is synonymous with opulence, indulgence and an elevation of the travel experience. Read about our stay at the historic Fairmont Copley Plaza, redefining location and luxury in the very heart of Boston's Back Bay:
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It's a mission of love, unity, community, and empowerment. It is WE Founder, Craig Kielburger and musical acts such as Shawn Hook, Lights and Scott Helman. It is YouTube sensations, #GirlLove, inspirational stories, an official coming out on stage, a triumph and an inspiration. It is WE Day.
We were honored to attend the event that has taken the world by storm, driving change since 2007, finally making its Edmonton debut. The TELUS WE Day sponsorship allows tens of thousan...ds of students across Canada to attend for free. Youth earn their way to WE Day by doing at least one act of good in their community and globally.
TELUS has been a proud WE partner for 11 years, having given over $20M to date, with a continued commitment to #EndBullying. We were proud to join them today as guests, and join the conversation as they take a stance against cyberbullying and empower youth to act when witnessing or experiencing it.
For every Telus Wise Digital Pledge taken, TELUS will donate $1 to support #EndBullying programs. For more information, please visit: https://www.telus.com/endbullying
Together we can rise above. ❤💛💚💙💜
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I could spend hours sitting in the window box of our luxurious room at the Fairmont Copley Plaza. Curled up in my robe, coffee in hand, views of the bustling Copley Square Market, gothic style Old South Church tower and 19th century Trinity Church stretch out before me. To the left I see the Boston Public Library, where a film crew is busy shooting for the upcoming Hollywood hit, "Little Women" starring Meryl Streep and Emma Watson. This window is for people watching, day dreaming and route planning. It's a window of opportunity, and there is no place I'd rather start a glorious New England day.
#FairmontCopley #Boston

Does it get any more authentic than a Red Sox vs Yankees ALDS game at Fenway Park? We were so excited to be able to attend a post season game in Boston, and while we aren't what you'd call your average die hard baseball fans, this was one experience of a lifetime that was so worth the tickets, hats and t-shirts. We cheered, we chanted, we ate giant hotdogs and we left with a whole new level of appreciation for the game.
Stay tuned for our blog that covers the history of Fenway, watching a homerun hit sail into the 'Green Monster' and the unique atmosphere experience of one of America's most beloved ballparks.

Built in 1912, the Fairmont Copley Plaza is a historical immersion in upscale service and intricate luxury. A stay here is the perfect blend of modern amenities and old world grandness and chivalry. From the iconic Peackock Alley to ballrooms fit for lavish dream weddings and blockbuster movie sets, the common areas of the Fairmont Copley are nothing short of spectacular. Stay tuned for more coverage on our stay!
#fairmontcopley #boston

Beyond the surprises and the bucket list checks, are single moments of such pure and authentic happiness. This night is about so much more than a football game. It's the look of dreamy awe in Littlest B's face meeting cheerleaders. It's the sea of jersey clad strangers united by a common passion. It's stepping into the iconic stadium. It's seeing names like Brady and Gronkowski hit the field, and the deafening roar as Edelman makes his comeback. It's that first touchdown. It's drinks and dancing and cheering with strangers, all the while apologizing for being the overly excited Canadian family. Simply put, the game is about connection, and that is what life is all about. Cheers and GO PATS ❤

The 'B' family is kicking the Bucket List through the uprights!!
Our dream trip to Boston began at 3 am yesterday, a week packed with huge surprises that started with the kids having NO idea where we were going until we landed in Toronto!
And on our first full day at Patriot Place, the surprise was on us. We had the privilege of finally meeting Erik, an incredible human being and Patriots employee, who secured seats to our very first NFL game, and actually kicked off this ent...ire adventure. He not only delivered our tickets, he took us beyond the gates and onto the field. Touching that turf and standing on the Pats entrance path, was a moment I cannot even put into words.
Stay tuned because there is plenty to come!!
#boston #patriots
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I am absolutely honored to be named the 1st Runner Up for "Family Blog" in the annual "Best of Edmonton" by Vue Weekly!! Thank you to everyone who has supported my blog and this amazing journey we are on!! <3
Coming to Edmonton, or a local looking for a new experience? You can visit the complete list here:

Edmonton's first 'Sonic Field Day' was a massive amount of fun! 5000 music fans, 9 hours, 8 bands, food trucks and plenty of beer made for a fantastic festival experience of rocking out with our friends at Victoria Park.
Highlights aside from the epic tunes? Bands bringing locals onto the stage for a small taste of rockstar living. That Dear Rouge coat. The hotdog launcher. Crowd surfing. Scoring a table in the VIP section and that moment of cell phone glow as everyone sang along campfire style with the Arkells. Bring on 2019!!
SONiC 102.9 Edmonton Tourism #sonicfieldday #YEG

NEW POST: The Northlands era comes to a close this weekend with the 89th and final 'Canadian Derby'. But the good news is, this incredible sport has a bright new future in a state of the art home.
Read about our very first experience at the thoroughbred races, what we learned, why this affordable family experience is about so much more than hooves thundering down a dirt track, and why it is a MUST for your 2019 calendar.
#yeg #exploreedmonton Alberta Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association Alberta Thoroughbred Race Club

Henna tattoos. Frozen Banana Desserts. Street Performers. And 10 days of Live Theatre Action. THIS is the Fringe.
The Edmonton Fringe Festival is one of the most anticipated summer events in our city, a chance for artists and dreamers to showcase, create, storytell and take chances. Running every August since 1982, the #yegfringe was the first of its kind in North America, and reigns as the oldest and largest on the continent!
With performances ranging from family friendly an...d puppetry to adult comedy, burlesque and improv sketch, there are over 1,600 live theatre creations to indulge in spread over 38 venues, two outdoor stages, four patios and 65 vendors! With free grounds admission, there is something for everyone! So get out and get your fringe on!!
#exploreedmonton #yeg Old Strathcona - Whyte Avenue Edmonton Fringe Theatre
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Do you have a 'Stranger Things' fan in your house? Then the laser show at the TELUS World of Science Edmonton is an August MUST!! The show is a visual masterpiece, set to the themes of the show and 80's tunes, and beanbag chairs in the center of the dome make for a laid back family evening of sensory bliss.
While waiting for the doors to open, guests have a chance to interact with the space Imaginarium Wall, a heat sensitive screen that allows you to make stars, supernovas, black holes and exploding star magic!
#mytwose #yeg #exploreedmonton #strangerthings

NEW POST: Our very first Edmonton Folk Music Festival was 4 days of food, friends, rain boots, skyline sunsets and dancing to epic vibes from around the globe. It was a million moments of perfect, and a MUST plan for your Edmonton summer agenda!
#yeg #exploreedmonton #efmf2018 Edmonton Folk Music Festival Edmonton Tourism

If you follow along our journey, you know how passionate we are about music and attending as many live performances as we can.
So allow me to introduce you to City of the Sun, a high energy trio hailing from Brooklyn, NY who take fans on a "streetwise acoustic post-rock odyssey". That's code for EPIC.
They were hands down our favorite act of the incredible 4 day Edmonton Folk Music Festival. They were 'toss the umbrella aside, shake your hair and dance in the pouring rain' ki...nd of good. If you ever have a chance to catch them live, do it!!
#efmf2018 #exploreedmonton #yeg
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After our very first night at the Edmonton Folk Fest, we finally understand all the hype.
The festival is a city in itself, Gallagher Park becomming home to 20,000 faces on each of the 4 days. The Edmonton Folk Fest is 39 years of laying tarps, lighting candles, dancing to a global collection of talent and simply coming together as a collective sea of souls on a picture perfect hill.
Night one gave us the eclectic notes of dakhabrakha, a powerful humanitarian message of love... from Buffy Sainte-Marie followed by the incredible, distinct talent of The Decemberists, as the sun set over the Edmonton city skyline. These are the moments that define a happy and full life.
Bring on night 2. 💖
Edmonton Tourism Edmonton Folk Music Festival #efmf2018 #seeyouonthehill
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Our second hike of the weekend was the beginning stages of the 65 km in and back, 5 star, difficult rated 'Pinto Lake Recreational Trail'. The trail that winds along the Cline River is also know for it's access to the Lake of Falls and Landslide and Michelle Lakes. Typically the Pinto Lake hike is done over 3-4 days.
Beginning at the trailhead just off the David Thompson Hwy, we enjoyed a leisurely 5 km trek in that took us through a peaceful treed setting and over several bridges. We came upon OD Creek, a serene and picturesque space to enjoy a break and a picnic. At one end was a narrow corridor leading to a small, but beautiful waterfall. The trail to this point is well maintained and fairly easy, making it a perfect 10 km hike for families that is doable in 4 hours.
David Thompson Country #travelalberta #explorecanada