by Mary Charleson | Jul 6, 2025 | Canada
I was told I’d be blown away by Saskatchewan. And I was. Quite literally, with hair whipped into a tangled mess, head tipped windward, in defiance. We were here to embrace an Indigenous tourism Saskatchewan experience. But who knew a prairie province, branded as the...
by Mary Charleson | Jun 30, 2025 | Canada
I admit to previously dismissing Saskatchewan as a flat open prairie, with miles of straight roads and grain elevators. My impression was largely formed on a road trip from Ontario to BC, driving the Trans-Canada Highway, back in 1987, when I first moved to Vancouver....
by Mary Charleson | Jun 17, 2025 | Canada
I’m excited to announce that this site is now an award winning travel website! On Saturday, June 7, 2025 Carryonqueen.com was awarded second place for Best Self-Published Travel Website at the TMAC 2025 National Awards in Saskatoon. When I launched...
by Mary Charleson | Mar 28, 2025 | Canada
Economic and sovereignty threats from the US have united Canadians in a wave of patriotism. Along with buying Canadian products, and boycotting US holidays, some are choosing ski holidays based on resort ownership which is not American. Enter Sun Peaks Ski Resort,...
by Mary Charleson | Jul 24, 2024 | Canada, USA
We’re in Lillooet for a Mom and daughter road trip, driving a Roadsurfer Sprinter RV, our home on four wheels for a girl’s glamping weekend. The accommodation upgrade is a far cry from tent camping on a yoga mat in the Dolomites, one of the last times we camped...
by Mary Charleson | Jul 12, 2024 | Canada
It’s not every day you get to walk through prehistoric landscapes, but that’s exactly what awaits you in the otherworldly beauty of Gros Morne National Park in Western Newfoundland. The awe inspiring landscape of the park fascinates geologists and all who experience...
