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Does anyone else have a “save my spot” pylon? Does anyone else have a “save my spot” pylon? 🤨

As we aren’t full timers, having a marker for our storage yard is pretty important.  Our @stickermule stickers came in handy for branding our space! 🚧

Issues that only make sense to RVr’s!

😁

#rvstorage #rvstoragesolutions #youneedstorage #tincancottage #rvproblems #rvlife #rvlifestyle #traveltrailer #traveltrailerlife #rvparking #trailerparking #stickermule #rvcanada #rvontario #traveltrailer
Does anyone else miss their pets when you have lef Does anyone else miss their pets when you have left them at home while you travel? 🧳 

We got our “Cat fix” when we visited @cat_cafe_on_whyte in Edmonton.  What better way to breeze through an hour than to sip a nice coffee and make some 14 cats purr and play! 🐈‍⬛ 

There were some simple cafe rules to follow such as: 
- Don’t wake a sleeping cat
- Don’t pick up the cats
- Don’t chase the cats
- Please take off your shoes! 👟 

Lots of fur, fun and purring was the result. 🐈 

It didn’t make us miss our cats any less but we sure had a good time and we spent a good long time telling our teenager we aren’t getting a 3rd cat! 🐱 

We all agreed, we’d love to see these guys after dinner when they all get the Zoomies! 💨 

#catcafé #catcafe #catcafeonwhyte #catsandcoffee #exploreedmonton #catfix #wemissourcats #tincancottage #catlovers #catrescue #catsofinstagram #kittykitty #kittycafe #catgram #caturday #kittygram
Whenever we travel we endeavour to learn and share Whenever we travel we endeavour to learn and share in the cultures and history of where we travel.  Our trip to Alberta has been no exception to this rule. 

In Jasper there stands a traditional Haida nation Totem pole - The Two Brothers.  This was erected in 2011 and replaced the Raven Totem that was repatriated back to the Haida nation after standing here for 100 years. 

While not traditional Haida nation lands, this beautiful carving stands in Treaty 6 and 8 as well as the traditional lands of the Anishinabe, Aseniwuche Winewak, Dene-zaa, Nêhiyawak, Secwépemc, Stoney Nakoda, and Métis nations.

As a settler family, we respectfully acknowledge these nations who continue to steward the land.  We have so much to learn and work to do in reconciliation. 

If you are unfamiliar with A Tribe Called Red (@thehallucination) music, I highly recommend listening to them on Spotify.  A brilliant mix of Music styles! 🎶 

#jaspercanada #twobrotherstotempole #tourismjasper #firstnationsartists #reconciliation #tincancottage #settlerstakeaction #somuchtolearn #somuchtolearnstill #jasperalberta #jaspernationalpark #haidatotem #totempole #albertatourism #learnfromourmistakes #visitcanada #visitalberta
We’re in awe of the incredible views from the to We’re in awe of the incredible views from the top of the Rockies.  When the planes are flying below you, and the tree line is way down the slope of the mountains, you know you’ve reached new heights. 🏔

We ended up choosing one of the best days to visit Whistler’s Mountain where Mount Robson was in full view.  The highest peak in the Canadian Rockies is only visible 10% of the year. 

We ❤️ Jasper!

#jaspernationalpark #jasperskytram #mountwhistlersummit #canadianrockies #canadianrockymountains #albertacanada #albertaviews #tincancottage #sᴜᴍᴍᴇʀ2022 #jasperalberta #rvadventures #canadatravel #explorecanada #rockiemountains #mountrobson
Our trip to Edmonton Alberta has been full of expl Our trip to Edmonton Alberta has been full of exploration!  We have never been here as a family and it has been a long time since either Jenni or I have seen the city so, everything is “new” to us again. 

To discover the downtown we took part in a mystery scavenger hunt that had us explore the area and visit many of the local art installations and landmarks while trying to solve a murder mystery. 

Admittedly, we didn’t love the tour game as much as we thought we would, it was still a great way to spend an afternoon.

What struck us hard was the frequency of ambulances running through town.  As one of the two major city centres in the province, you’d expect this to be a central spot for the homeless and others in need.  What we didn’t anticipate was the number of people in desperate need due to opiates and the reason paramedics were zipping all around the core. We witnessed support workers out on the street helping people and sadly, numerous people in desperate need.

This lead us to some pretty deep discussions with our teenager about how and what we need to do as people and society. 🙁 

#edmontonalberta #albertavacation #edmontondowntown #waynegretzkystatue #tincancottage #endopiateaddiction #weneedtodomore #edmontonmysteries #familyvacations #albertacanada #learningopportunities #talkingwithteens #rvfamily #explorealberta #albertacanada #downtownedmonton
Looking for something fun to do in Collingwood? Looking for something fun to do in Collingwood? 

This beautiful new mural painted by our cousin is a fun spot to grab some photos and celebrate South Georgian Bay. 

We are super proud of @debbaillieartist for pouring her talent and a ton of effort into creating this amazing piece! ❤️

📸 photo @collingwoodtoday 

#collingwoodontario #southgeorgianbay #collingwoodart #ontarioartist #interactivemural #discoverontario #collingwooddowntown #tincancottage #collingwoodliving #georgianbayartist #muralpainting #muralpaintings #ontariotravel #thingstoseeinontario #ontarioartist
Is anyone else in love with Dutch Oven cooking at Is anyone else in love with Dutch Oven cooking at camp? ❤️

Chilli topped with cheesy biscuits, vanilla toffee pudding cake, cornbread, shepherd's pie, cakes and more!

They aren't light to carry around, but they make great slow food! 😋

#dutchovencooking #campcooking #cookingwithcoals #castironcooking #castironcook #slowfood #tincancottage #charcoalcooking #campground #dutchoven #castiron #campmeals #rvcooking #rvmeals #cookingwithfire #fireandiron
You do not like them? So you say. Try them! Try th You do not like them? So you say.
Try them! Try them! And you may.
Try them and you may, I say.

Sam!
If you will let me be,
I will try them.
You will see.
 - - - - - - - -
We took a leap of faith and bought some key-lime coconut skewers from @dietrichs_meat shop! 

We always stock up with great sausages and skewers as they make amazing foods.  On their recommendation, we bought these.

While the green was a bit disturbing, the taste was fabulous! 

It’s not often you find yourself wanting to cook and eat green meat! 🤨

#greenmeat #dietrichsmeats #oakvillebusiness #oakvillebutchershop #shoplocalcanada #tincancottage #bbqseason #rvbbq #bbqcooking #chickenskewers #summercooking
My adventures in nature leads me on multiple walks My adventures in nature leads me on multiple walks in Oakville urban forest and along ravine trails.  This daily does of greenery helps to keep me rooted.  I love how the trails change from field to Carolinian trees, to pines and cedar as you explore further. 

I thought I’d share a snippet of my daily nature fix. 

#oakvilleontario #oakvilletrails #ontariotrails #tincancottage #daily10k #naturewalks #getoutdoorsmore #forestbathing #forestbath #carolinianforest #foresttrails #foresttrail #walkinnature #walkinthewoods #naturelovers
We spent Canada Day heading into downtown Toronto We spent Canada Day heading into downtown Toronto for a @cirquedusoleil show under the Big Top!

While our silly and friendly selfie timing is clearly uncoordinated, this was an amazing evening out. 

The costumes, theatrics, choreography, music, athleticism and setting is all just fabulous.  This was our first time as a family attending a show and we loved it! 

This is a summer of theatre and shows for our family as we haven’t had the opportunity to see live productions that we all enjoy so much during COVID. 

Schools out and summer is on!

#cirquedusoleil #kurioscirquedusoleil #livetheatre #familyouting #canadaday2022 #torontoontario #tincancottage #theatrelovers
Happy Canada Day! 🇨🇦 Today we celebrate th Happy Canada Day! 🇨🇦 

Today we celebrate the birth of a nation while we reflect and honour those who’s land it was before confederacy. 

May we try harder to be the best we can be as a nation respecting one another’s values and beliefs to become a great nation! 🍁 

#canadaday2022 #iamcanadian #tincancottage #nationsbirthday
The goslings in the ponds are getting much bigger The goslings in the ponds are getting much bigger and bolder. Mum and dad still keep and eye on them (don’t piss off a Canadian Goose btw). 😵‍💫 Hissy Beasts!

The mallard ducklings we’re far more aloof! 🦆 

Pretty feathers though! 🪶 

#canadiangoose #gosling #babygoose #oakvilleontario #ontariowildlife #naturewalks #tincancottage #daily10k #10kstepsaday
  • Valens Lake with fall leaves in background
    Campground Review

    Campground Review: Valens Lake Conservation Area

    December 3, 2019 /

    Valens campground, located within Valens Lake Conservation Area, located between Hamilton and Cambridge, Ontario, is one of our favourite local campgrounds. Read our review to learn why or jump to our summary. Valens campground location Valens Lake is a short drive off Highway 6, sort of between Hamilton and Cambridge Ontario. It’s an easy drive to get there, even when towing a big rig, with paved roads and good signage. Valens campground is a good distance from main highways, so road noise is not an issue. However, if you don’t like waking to the sound of cows mooing in the distance you may want to “moove” on. As with many…

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Instagram

Does anyone else have a “save my spot” pylon? Does anyone else have a “save my spot” pylon? 🤨

As we aren’t full timers, having a marker for our storage yard is pretty important.  Our @stickermule stickers came in handy for branding our space! 🚧

Issues that only make sense to RVr’s!

😁

#rvstorage #rvstoragesolutions #youneedstorage #tincancottage #rvproblems #rvlife #rvlifestyle #traveltrailer #traveltrailerlife #rvparking #trailerparking #stickermule #rvcanada #rvontario #traveltrailer
Does anyone else miss their pets when you have lef Does anyone else miss their pets when you have left them at home while you travel? 🧳 

We got our “Cat fix” when we visited @cat_cafe_on_whyte in Edmonton.  What better way to breeze through an hour than to sip a nice coffee and make some 14 cats purr and play! 🐈‍⬛ 

There were some simple cafe rules to follow such as: 
- Don’t wake a sleeping cat
- Don’t pick up the cats
- Don’t chase the cats
- Please take off your shoes! 👟 

Lots of fur, fun and purring was the result. 🐈 

It didn’t make us miss our cats any less but we sure had a good time and we spent a good long time telling our teenager we aren’t getting a 3rd cat! 🐱 

We all agreed, we’d love to see these guys after dinner when they all get the Zoomies! 💨 

#catcafé #catcafe #catcafeonwhyte #catsandcoffee #exploreedmonton #catfix #wemissourcats #tincancottage #catlovers #catrescue #catsofinstagram #kittykitty #kittycafe #catgram #caturday #kittygram
Whenever we travel we endeavour to learn and share Whenever we travel we endeavour to learn and share in the cultures and history of where we travel.  Our trip to Alberta has been no exception to this rule. 

In Jasper there stands a traditional Haida nation Totem pole - The Two Brothers.  This was erected in 2011 and replaced the Raven Totem that was repatriated back to the Haida nation after standing here for 100 years. 

While not traditional Haida nation lands, this beautiful carving stands in Treaty 6 and 8 as well as the traditional lands of the Anishinabe, Aseniwuche Winewak, Dene-zaa, Nêhiyawak, Secwépemc, Stoney Nakoda, and Métis nations.

As a settler family, we respectfully acknowledge these nations who continue to steward the land.  We have so much to learn and work to do in reconciliation. 

If you are unfamiliar with A Tribe Called Red (@thehallucination) music, I highly recommend listening to them on Spotify.  A brilliant mix of Music styles! 🎶 

#jaspercanada #twobrotherstotempole #tourismjasper #firstnationsartists #reconciliation #tincancottage #settlerstakeaction #somuchtolearn #somuchtolearnstill #jasperalberta #jaspernationalpark #haidatotem #totempole #albertatourism #learnfromourmistakes #visitcanada #visitalberta
We’re in awe of the incredible views from the to We’re in awe of the incredible views from the top of the Rockies.  When the planes are flying below you, and the tree line is way down the slope of the mountains, you know you’ve reached new heights. 🏔

We ended up choosing one of the best days to visit Whistler’s Mountain where Mount Robson was in full view.  The highest peak in the Canadian Rockies is only visible 10% of the year. 

We ❤️ Jasper!

#jaspernationalpark #jasperskytram #mountwhistlersummit #canadianrockies #canadianrockymountains #albertacanada #albertaviews #tincancottage #sᴜᴍᴍᴇʀ2022 #jasperalberta #rvadventures #canadatravel #explorecanada #rockiemountains #mountrobson
Our trip to Edmonton Alberta has been full of expl Our trip to Edmonton Alberta has been full of exploration!  We have never been here as a family and it has been a long time since either Jenni or I have seen the city so, everything is “new” to us again. 

To discover the downtown we took part in a mystery scavenger hunt that had us explore the area and visit many of the local art installations and landmarks while trying to solve a murder mystery. 

Admittedly, we didn’t love the tour game as much as we thought we would, it was still a great way to spend an afternoon.

What struck us hard was the frequency of ambulances running through town.  As one of the two major city centres in the province, you’d expect this to be a central spot for the homeless and others in need.  What we didn’t anticipate was the number of people in desperate need due to opiates and the reason paramedics were zipping all around the core. We witnessed support workers out on the street helping people and sadly, numerous people in desperate need.

This lead us to some pretty deep discussions with our teenager about how and what we need to do as people and society. 🙁 

#edmontonalberta #albertavacation #edmontondowntown #waynegretzkystatue #tincancottage #endopiateaddiction #weneedtodomore #edmontonmysteries #familyvacations #albertacanada #learningopportunities #talkingwithteens #rvfamily #explorealberta #albertacanada #downtownedmonton
Looking for something fun to do in Collingwood? Looking for something fun to do in Collingwood? 

This beautiful new mural painted by our cousin is a fun spot to grab some photos and celebrate South Georgian Bay. 

We are super proud of @debbaillieartist for pouring her talent and a ton of effort into creating this amazing piece! ❤️

📸 photo @collingwoodtoday 

#collingwoodontario #southgeorgianbay #collingwoodart #ontarioartist #interactivemural #discoverontario #collingwooddowntown #tincancottage #collingwoodliving #georgianbayartist #muralpainting #muralpaintings #ontariotravel #thingstoseeinontario #ontarioartist
Is anyone else in love with Dutch Oven cooking at Is anyone else in love with Dutch Oven cooking at camp? ❤️

Chilli topped with cheesy biscuits, vanilla toffee pudding cake, cornbread, shepherd's pie, cakes and more!

They aren't light to carry around, but they make great slow food! 😋

#dutchovencooking #campcooking #cookingwithcoals #castironcooking #castironcook #slowfood #tincancottage #charcoalcooking #campground #dutchoven #castiron #campmeals #rvcooking #rvmeals #cookingwithfire #fireandiron
You do not like them? So you say. Try them! Try th You do not like them? So you say.
Try them! Try them! And you may.
Try them and you may, I say.

Sam!
If you will let me be,
I will try them.
You will see.
 - - - - - - - -
We took a leap of faith and bought some key-lime coconut skewers from @dietrichs_meat shop! 

We always stock up with great sausages and skewers as they make amazing foods.  On their recommendation, we bought these.

While the green was a bit disturbing, the taste was fabulous! 

It’s not often you find yourself wanting to cook and eat green meat! 🤨

#greenmeat #dietrichsmeats #oakvillebusiness #oakvillebutchershop #shoplocalcanada #tincancottage #bbqseason #rvbbq #bbqcooking #chickenskewers #summercooking
My adventures in nature leads me on multiple walks My adventures in nature leads me on multiple walks in Oakville urban forest and along ravine trails.  This daily does of greenery helps to keep me rooted.  I love how the trails change from field to Carolinian trees, to pines and cedar as you explore further. 

I thought I’d share a snippet of my daily nature fix. 

#oakvilleontario #oakvilletrails #ontariotrails #tincancottage #daily10k #naturewalks #getoutdoorsmore #forestbathing #forestbath #carolinianforest #foresttrails #foresttrail #walkinnature #walkinthewoods #naturelovers
We spent Canada Day heading into downtown Toronto We spent Canada Day heading into downtown Toronto for a @cirquedusoleil show under the Big Top!

While our silly and friendly selfie timing is clearly uncoordinated, this was an amazing evening out. 

The costumes, theatrics, choreography, music, athleticism and setting is all just fabulous.  This was our first time as a family attending a show and we loved it! 

This is a summer of theatre and shows for our family as we haven’t had the opportunity to see live productions that we all enjoy so much during COVID. 

Schools out and summer is on!

#cirquedusoleil #kurioscirquedusoleil #livetheatre #familyouting #canadaday2022 #torontoontario #tincancottage #theatrelovers
Happy Canada Day! 🇨🇦 Today we celebrate th Happy Canada Day! 🇨🇦 

Today we celebrate the birth of a nation while we reflect and honour those who’s land it was before confederacy. 

May we try harder to be the best we can be as a nation respecting one another’s values and beliefs to become a great nation! 🍁 

#canadaday2022 #iamcanadian #tincancottage #nationsbirthday
The goslings in the ponds are getting much bigger The goslings in the ponds are getting much bigger and bolder. Mum and dad still keep and eye on them (don’t piss off a Canadian Goose btw). 😵‍💫 Hissy Beasts!

The mallard ducklings we’re far more aloof! 🦆 

Pretty feathers though! 🪶 

#canadiangoose #gosling #babygoose #oakvilleontario #ontariowildlife #naturewalks #tincancottage #daily10k #10kstepsaday
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