Solo Trips and Tips blog posts and photos about traveling in Canada including road trips, hiking, kayaking, and travel tips.
I was born in Canada and raised in Calgary, Alberta so I have a lot of blog posts covering some of the best places to visit in Alberta, including national parks, hiking trails near Calgary, and amazing road trips.
I’ve also driven across Canada and lived in Nova Scotia for a year and I highly recommend visiting the maritime provinces of Canada, as well as Newfoundland.
Enjoy exploring Canada!
Everyone knows that taking a trip to Banff is a vacation of a lifetime. You’re in for incredible outdoor adventures and breathtaking views. Although there are endless opportunities in nature, it’s a bit more difficult to decide where to stay in Banff. No need to worry! To make it easier, this list has 15 of …
Nestled in the Canadian Rockies, the historic mountain town of Canmore is a favorite destination for anyone looking to escape into the beauty of Mother Nature. Considering it’s 20 minutes from Banff National Park, Canmore is the perfect homebase for endless year-round outdoor activities like hiking, biking, and skiing. While it’s easily one of the …
It’s no secret that Calgary is a great place to live and it’s a fantastic place in the summertime. It’s a bustling city with tons of green spaces, parks, riverfronts, pathways and trails that are ideal places to spend warm summer days and cool summer evenings. Better yet, Calgary comes alive with outdoor events such …
Alberta’s national parks are exceptionally diverse. From the grasslands of Wood Buffalo National Park to the rugged and stunning Rocky Mountains, there’s a landscape for every adventure. In the spring, summer, and fall the national parks are full of nature lovers who come for the hiking, biking, camping, fishing, and boating, while during the winter …
From the Atlantic to the Pacific, the great country of Canada covers an enormous stretch of land. If you’ve ever done a road trip across Canada, you really feel it! I visited each of these fifteen famous landmarks in Canada and finally made it to Newfoundland in 2022! It took me years to visit all …
Want to plan a trip to a real-life winter wonderland that resembles a scene found in a snow globe? You needn’t look further than Banff. This picture-perfect winter destination packs beauty, excitement, adventure, and magic all in one. Whether you’re into skiing and snowboarding, hiking and sleigh rides, or just enjoying a cup of hot …
Calgary is such an epic place in winter that it was home to the Olympics in 1988. That’s definitely the international sign of “this place is awesome in winter!” Since I grew up in Calgary I already knew that :) Although many visitors use Calgary as a stopover on the way to winter adventures in …
There is so much to discover on a trip to Newfoundland. This incredible island will surprise you with fascinating facts, historical sites, picture perfect villages and jaw dropping views. The province of Newfoundland and Labrador covers a huge amount of territory and this article focuses only on the island of Newfoundland where I visited for …
One of the best things about Calgary is the abundance of attractions in and around town. No matter the season there is always something fun to do, especially outdoors. And one of the best ways to enjoy the great outdoors is to take advantage of all the extraordinary attractions all within a short drive from …
One of the reasons I fell in love with Nova Scotia after my first visit (in 2018) is the abundance of pretty beaches. While I stayed on the South Shore I had no shortage of beaches to choose from. Then with my road trips around Nova Scotia I found that every region of the province …
One of the great things about Calgary is the abundance of hiking trails both in the city and a short drive away. There is no shortage of outdoor things to do in Calgary and the nearby Rocky Mountains in Banff and Canmore. Whether you’re looking to do your hiking in Calgary or want to enjoy …
Today I’m sharing my updated list of a bunch of cool things to do in Nova Scotia to give you an idea of how to plan for a Nova Scotia vacation this summer. After spending a month in Nova Scotia in 2018, I saw a lot of the province but with so much to explore …
