Fundy Footpath Hike in NB – A Complete Guide
The Fundy Footpath is a rigorous multi-day hike along the Bay of Fundy in New Brunswick. Highlights include pretty, mixed
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Author: Leigh McAdam
Pigeon Mountain Hike near Canmore Alberta
What a delight the Pigeon Mountain hike near Canmore turned out to be. Once you get away from the powerline
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Fun & Interesting Facts About Alberta
Alberta is one of Canada’s western provinces that is home to both a diverse population and a world – renowned
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A Romantic Getaway Near Calgary: The Crossing
For a romantic getaway near Calgary, plan a visit to The Crossing at Ghost River. It’s located on 145 rolling
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Smith Dorrien Trail – Highway 40 Road Trip
From Canmore, it’s easy to access the Smith Dorrien Trail – Highway 40 loop, a spectacular road trip in Alberta’s
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Glacier Crest Trail – Glacier National Park, BC
The Glacier Crest trail in Glacier National Park, British Columbia rewards with panoramic views of Mount Sir Donald and the
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Glacier Crest Trail – Glacier National Park, BC
The Glacier Crest trail in Glacier National Park, British Columbia rewards with panoramic views of Mount Sir Donald and the
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Lake Annette – Paradise Valley Hike & Camp
If you want a stellar hike or backpacking trip, without the crowds, in the heart of the Moraine Lake –
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Kneehill County Alberta – What to See & Do
Drive about an hour northeast of Calgary or two and a half hours south of Edmonton and you’ll reach Kneehill
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Heather Mountain Lodge BC – The Summer Experience
If you’ve driven the Trans-Canada Highway between Golden and Revelstoke, British Columbia then you’ve passed Heather Mountain Lodge & Cabins
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Abbott Ridge Trail in Glacier National Park BC
The Abbott Ridge Trail in British Columbia’s Glacier National Park (often confused with Montana’s national park that goes by the
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Eiffel Lake Hike in Banff National Park
The Eiffel Lake hike in Banff National Park is one fantastic outing with only one downside – it’s hard to
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Piper Pass Hike – A Gorgeous Trail in Kananaskis
The Piper Pass hike in Kananaskis Country’s Elbow-Sheep Wildland Provincial Park is fantastic. It exceeded all expectations in that it
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Tombstone Lakes Hike & Camping Trip in Kananaskis
Alberta’s Kananaskis Country offers an incredible diversity of hiking experiences that are almost on par with what you’ll find in
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Horseback Riding in Banff: Trail Riders Experience
Horseback riding is not really my thing. I’ve been petrified of horses since my horse-crazy mother put me on a
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Kananaskis Kayaking to the Point Campground
For anyone eager to get out on a lake or reservoir in Alberta, you’ll find Upper Kananaskis Lake to be
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Grand Rapids Wilderness Adventures Weekend
On a June weekend before most bugs had made their presence known, John and I took off for northern Alberta
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West Wind Pass Hike – Kananaskis Country
If you’re looking for an excellent mountain hike close to Canmore that doesn’t take all day, consider the easy but
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Ribbon Falls Hike in Kananaskis Country
If you love a good waterfall hike, then put the Ribbon Falls hike in Kananaskis Country on your must do
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Easy Kananaskis Hikes Everyone Will Love
We are lucky in Alberta to have such a wide range of hiking opportunities available to us in Kananaskis Country.
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2021 Outdoor Lovers Spring Product Guide
Every spring and fall new products hit the shelves of outdoor stores. Some are completely reimagined products whereas others seemingly
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Raspberry Ridge Hike in Alberta
I have enjoyed exploring areas in Alberta this spring that are new to me – and as it turns out
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Mount Lorette Ponds for a Nature Fix
The Mount Lorette Ponds in Alberta’s Bow Valley Provincial Park haven’t always been in existence. At one point they were
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Mount Burke Hike in Kananaskis Country
Fast forward to an unseasonably warm, windless mid-April day and I too have now done the Mount Burke hike. It’s
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Foran Grade and Windy Point Hike
The Foran Grade and Windy Point hike is a great choice for anyone who lives in the Calgary area and
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The Horton Hill Hike in Alberta’s Kananaskis Country
The Horton Hill hike, just an hour’s drive from Calgary in Kananaskis Country isn’t going to be the kind of
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Chilkoot Trail Hike from Alaska to BC
The Chilkoot Trail, which begins on tidewater in Alaska and climbs up over mountains in British Columbia, presents a unique
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Hiking the Chilkoot Trail from Alaska to British Columbia
The Chilkoot Trail, which begins on tidewater in Alaska and climbs up over mountains in British Columbia, presents a unique
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Himiway Electric Bike: All Terrain Model Review
A large bike box containing the 72-pound Himiway all terrain electric cruiser bike showed up on my doorstep recently. It
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10 Beginner Backpacking Trips in the Canadian Rockies
One of the great pleasures in my life is camping and backpacking in the Canadian Rockies. With years of experience
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Nordegg Alberta – An Undiscovered Gem in the Rockies
The town of Nordegg Alberta is an undiscovered gem in the Canadian Rockies. Situated almost exactly halfway between Rocky Mountain
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