Spanning the provinces of British Columbia and Alberta, the Canadian Rocky Mountains are a picturesque natural wonderland, filled with turquoise lakes, glaciers, jagged snowy peaks, and trees as far as you can see. This area includes several of Canada’s most stunning National Parks, like famous Banff and Lake Louise, and other beautiful parks such as …
5 Best Winter Photography Spots in the Canadian Rockies Read More »
Emerald Lake is the star of many Canadian Rockies photographs, especially in winter, and there is a good reason why it’s so popular with photographers. The lake is located in Yoho National Park, very close to the small town of Field, Brtish Columbia. It’s a short drive off the #1 highway, to find a perfect …
It’s snowboarding season yet again and I wanted to continue my Canadian snowboarding series with another set of amazing resorts in Alberta and British Columbia that you need to visit this season. If you are based in Calgary, all these resorts are within a days drive, or a great spot for an overnight trip. Here …
The problem with Canada is that it’s really big, which means that you sometimes have to go great distances to chase powder. If you don’t live close to any ski resorts, or you are wanting to jet out to a new area for an epic ski holiday, you might need to include air travel in …
Crypt Lake is a popular full day hike from Waterton Lakes and rumoured to be one of the best hikes in Canada. You have to take a boat across Waterton Lake to the trailhead which runs very close to the Canada and US border. The hike takes you through an epic valley filled with wildflower …
Ptarmigan Cirque Trail is an easy hike that takes you high into the mountains quickly. It is located in the Highwood Pass area of Kananaskis, the highest paved road in Canada which is only open from mid-June to mid-September each year (check before heading out). The hike ascends through sub-alpine spruce forest into a scenic …
The Iceline Trail is a spectacular and challenging hike in Yoho National Park, that takes you high up into the ice line. The hike starts from the spectacular Takakkaw Falls, then steadily climbs to the top of a range overlooking a gorgeous mountain valley. There are a number of glaciers along the edge of the …
This hike starts from the base area of Sunshine Ski Resort and travels through one of the most stunning areas in the Rocky Mountains. The ski resort acts as the trailhead for numerous hikes, but this post focuses on linking several short, easy hikes together into a spectacular half day trip. There are three pristine …
Hike: Sunshine Meadows (Rock Isle, Grizzly & Larix Lake) Read More »
Starting from beautiful Upper Kananaskis Lake, this hike is a gruelling upward slog, but incredibly rewarding, every single time you look back. The panoramic views over Upper and Lower Kananaskis Lakes get better every time you stop to catch your breath, and even if you don’t summit, you will be thankful for the breathtaking view …
This is one of the most phenomenal hikes in the Lake Louise area, Larch Valley to Sentinal Pass is one of my personal favourites. The hike starts at Moraine Lake and steadily climbs into a beautiful valley, surrounded by snow-capped peaks. There is an exposed area at the end of the hike, where the trail …
If you are a busy traveller looking travel tips and itineraries, you’ve come to the right place! This blog focuses on budget travel around Canada and Internationally, with a focus on weekend getaways, outdoor adventures, and photography.
