On With The Day

08/11/2026

From F***y Bay to Campbell River and a sunset finish at Goose Spit Park. This adventure takes us northeast from our base camp on Vancouver Island.

08/09/2026

Day trip to Hornby Island. Mother Nature has so many stories to tell and we caught up with our native ancestors.

08/01/2026

Ice Field Parkway between Banff and Jasper. This incredible journey was definitely worth the northern route to Jasper.

07/31/2026

Banff and Radium Hot Springs. We spent 3 days in the area and enjoyed all the quiet spots we could find. To do that, you don’t follow tour busses. Peaceful strolls and lots of laughs.

07/30/2026

LAKE LOUISE. Known for its rich aqua color. She did not disappoint! We walked around the lake (because most people don’t) to find the peace and tranquility this beautiful place offers.

07/30/2026

Friends we’ve met along the way!

07/21/2026

Today, On With The Day is in Calgary, Alberta.

The Calgary Stampede is wrapping up today. This 10-day summer event is often called "The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth." It features massive rodeos, chuckwagon races, and pancake breakfasts. From the little bit we saw, it was a tribute to the indigenous community. Ba****ck, barefoot native relays.

Ba****ck relay racing, also known as Indian Relay, is a high-adrenaline sport where Indigenous teams race horses around a track without saddles. Riders leap from full-sprint horses to fresh ones between laps, testing extreme horsemanship.

The Team: Each team has one rider, three horses, and "holders" at the track center.

The Setup: The rider sprints the first lap ba****ck.

The Change: The rider jumps off a moving horse into the center, lands on their feet, leaps onto a fresh ba****ck horse, and takes off again.

The Finish: The race is three laps long, with two rapid horse exchanges.

Downtown Calgary is vibrant, fun and filled with food, shopping and beautiful parks. Stephen Avenue is the place to be. Truly a must visit city.

The Peace Bridge is the gateway to Prince’s Island Park. The walking trails follow the river and street performers and ice cream are the favorites.

07/21/2026

On today’s journey with On With The Day we went to Cochrane. The fastest growing city in Alberta.

Cochrane started as a massive cattle ranch in the 1800s. Its historic downtown features wooden storefronts, authentic western gear, and the Stockmen’s Memorial Foundation, which preserves cowboy history.

Cochrane, Alberta, is a booming foothills town just 18 km west of Calgary. It is famous for its rich western heritage, sweeping mountain views, and locally owned shops. It also acts as a convenient, scenic gateway to the Canadian Rockies.

07/20/2026

07/20/2026

Our next stop was Mountain Aire Campground and Resort. Took a bit to get there but what an amazing adventure we would have. The last 25km of the drive was dirt road. Dry, dusty dirt road! The gift we got from this stop is a memory of a lifetime and completely amazing. New friends, private campsite, beautiful views and 100s of natives. Enjoy!