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 …
Banff
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 …
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 …
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 …
I’m so happy that I chose to take the scenic route to Calgary Alberta after my 10-day stay in Golden BC. Choosing a detour to the magnificent Mistaya Canyon on the Icefields Parkway scenic highway was a good decision. The weather forecast looked not so great in Lake Louise and Banff, so I opted to …
Boom Lake in Banff National Park is the perfect outing for a lakeside picnic and amazing views of the Rocky Mountains. Summertime in the Canadian Rockies makes me happy. This year I’ve already visited Banff, Jasper, Kootenay, and Waterton National Park. If always feels great to get outdoors and do some hiking in the mountains …
The best hikes in Banff all provide exceptional views and vary from short easy hikes to full day adventures in the Rockies. These five Banff hikes will get you outdoors exploring the beauty of one of the most famous national parks in the world. All of these make great day trips from Banff, Lake Louise, …
Enjoy a visit to Lake Louise in Banff National Park and a wonderful hike with a tea house at the summit. Really! The Lake Agnes trailhead is accessed from Lake Louise and the tea house is your reward at the end of the hike. With amazing views of Lake Louise this is a perfect trail …
Peyto Lake hike to the upper lookout trail at Bow Summit along the Icefields Parkway is the best place to view Peyto Lake. Skip past the tourists at the viewing platforms and do Bow Summit hike instead. I’ve seen Peyto in sunshine, gusting winds, drizzling rain, and through snowflakes or sleet. Peyto is unmistakable for …
Looking for a scenic drive in the Alberta Rocky Mountains? This Icefields Parkway itinerary will get you the best photo ops at the most stunning spots between Lake Louise and Jasper. This road trip is rated as one of the Top 10 most scenic drives in the world and it takes you through the top …
While spending time with family in summer my sister and I decided to take a road trip mini vacation to Jasper. Hoping to avoid the biggest crowds we left Calgary on Tuesday and returned Friday. While planning our 4 day Jasper getaway we looked for a great day hike on the way to Jasper from …
Johnston Canyon hike is one of the easy trails in Banff and it’s one of the most popular. It’s nicely shaded in the canyon with two beautiful waterfalls plus a more difficult trail up to the ink pots. Located 25 km (16 miles) from the town of Banff, this hike follows along the Johnston Creek. …