The Royal Tyrrell Museum
We went again to Drumheeller and is now turning into an annual tradition. It was Canada Day and I have never seen that museum so busy!! We had to park in the overflow parking which wasn't very convenient with three littles but we made due. The girls had fun though! It's always a good time for us. :)
Camping at Syringa Provincial Park
We went for the day, stayed overnight and then embarked the next morning for our second destination: Syringa Provincial Park. This is where the Boisvert's went tent camping for the very first time! Justin thrives on this stuff-- he had the most fun prepping he meals and the equipment for this "grand" event. But woo weee packing for a young family is not easy and does not come light... Our van was FULL!The drive from the museum to Syringa was long but the kids are pretty good travellers. The scenery was beautiful and got more and more stunning as we got deeper and deeper into the Kootenays.
The campground was gorgeous and well equipped for us. Our site had a picnic table, overlooked the lake and it was close to flushing toilets. (that was my camping jurisdiction haha). There was a field and park close as well which was located near the shore of the lake. The kids loved exploring the world around them. Theo's favourite part was selling "hi" to the ground squirrels that burrowed in the nearby field. We waded in the lake and Ella enjoyed digging in the sand finding the gooey clay that was deep under the water. We collected rocks and went for hikes. We ate delicious meals that was prepared beforehand by my dear husband. Justin and I usually wake up before the kids and one of my favourite parts about camping is the cool crisp air in the morning, and the birds chirping in the trees above breaking the still silence all around.
The Boisvert's stay with the van Bruggen's
After our camping excursion, we set off again up to Nelson, BC to visit my sister's family! This was the part I was looking forward to the most- and it did not disappoint!
Over the course of the weekend, they took us on some lovely hikes, and they made us some nice meals. We spent the day the Nelson, we went to the beach, had some lunch, went on a cute trolley ride and on the way back to their home, she took me home the scenic way and I. Fell. In. Love.
It was a beautiful, amazing lovely time. I love my sister and her family oh so much and it was sad when we had to leave. :(
