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!
With the arrival of summer, it’s time to get out and explore the great outdoors. And in Alberta there’s no better place than the Canadian Rockies for hiking and nature appreciation. In Jasper National Park you will find one of the most spectacular hikes in Canada. The Edith Cavell Meadows hiking trail includes glaciers, a …
Spring is here and I am already daydreaming of leisurely drives in the Rocky Mountains with stops for hiking and lakeside picnics. I recently wrote about the beautiful lakes in Alberta and now I want to get more specific and share with you the gorgeous lakes you can visit close to Banff. In this post …
Road tripping around Alberta is an experience of a lifetime. The majestic Rocky Mountains offer extraordinary views while driving and especially when you hike the trails. Or while seated in a canoe or kayak, visiting jaw-dropping gorgeous lakes. In this post you’ll find 15 beautiful lakes in the Canadian Rockies that you should visit. You’ll …
Lake Louise is famous for its brilliant turquoise color, magnificent ski resort, plus a not too shabby chateau. And it’s a beautiful place for a quick hike around the lake to see the creek that feeds this pretty glacial lake in the Rocky Mountains. Lake Louise is a fun day trip from Calgary, Banff, or …
The one beautiful thing about Rawson Lake via Upper Kananaskis Lake Trail is that you get to visit two lakes with Rocky Mountain views, a frozen waterfall, and hike through a gorgeous pine forest. Okay, that’s more than one beautiful thing. And that’s what makes Rawson Lake and Upper Kananaskis Trail the perfect winter hike …
Hiking Chester Lake in Kananaskis is a wonderful experience, especially during larch season. But snowshoeing Chester Lake upon newly fallen snow is magical. Snow covered evergreens create a fairytale backdrop in the Rocky Mountains of Alberta’s Kananaskis Country. It’s already several years (okay, decades) since I stepped into snowshoes, so Chester Lake in November felt …
Looking for a great hike with panoramic views on your way to Jasper? Wilcox Pass in Jasper National Park is an ideal hike for anyone driving the Icefields Parkway from Banff to Jasper. What makes Wilcox Pass trail the perfect hike is the fact that you can see spectacular views early into the hiking path. …
Where is the best place to explore the Canadian Rockies? There are many places, but one stands out for me as the perfect location for a Rocky Mountain vacation. Last summer I planned a road trip from Calgary to the small town of Golden British Columbia and enjoyed 10 beautiful days in the Rockies. The …
Jasper National Park is an outdoor wonderland in Canada. Located north of Banff National Park and reached via the Icefields Parkway, Jasper will steal your heart. Mountains, glaciers, stunning lakes, hot springs, canyons, forests, and beautiful night skies are yours to explore. All 11,000 square kilometers. If you are an outdoorsy person you should make …
Alberta is home to some of Canada’s most beautiful places to see. From the Rocky Mountains and turquoise glacier fed lakes to the open prairies and brilliant yellow canola fields. Today I’m focusing on the pretty waterfalls you can hike to in Alberta. My first waterfall hike in Alberta was one of the most magnificent …
One of the most beautiful places in Jasper National Park is Pyramid Lake and the little Pyramid Island. Both have wonderful views of Pyramid Mountain. When the lake is calm you get to see extraordinary reflections in the water. I’ve hiked, kayaked, relaxed on the beach, and watched the sunset from Pyramid Lake Jasper. Jasper …
The town of Canmore is home to the stunning beauty of the Canadian Rockies and the turquoise waters of the Bow River. One of the best things to do in Canmore is hike the Bow River Trail. Last summer I took a day trip to Canmore from Calgary and hiked along the Bow all afternoon. …
