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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21 Best Things to do in Calgary, Alberta
Full of pioneering history and flanked by the Canadian Rockies, the beautiful city of Calgary is the place for your
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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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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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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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14 Best Hikes in Jasper National Park – Alberta Canada
Jasper National Park is the largest national park in the Canadian Rockies spanning 11,000 square kilometers (4,200 sq miles) and
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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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12 Best Hikes in Banff National Park
With close to 1000 miles of well-maintained trails, turquoise waters, alpine meadows, and lush forests, Banff National Park is one
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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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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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The Best Things to do in Edmonton, Alberta
Are you ready to discover the best things to do in Edmonton? Here is a list with must see attractions
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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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Amazing Things to do in Jasper, Alberta
Jasper, Canada is often overshadowed by Banff National Park, but when visiting Alberta but this small town in Jasper National
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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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The Easy Mesa Butte Hike Near Millarville, Alberta
The Mesa Butte hike is a short, easy hike that is ideal after a lazy morning of eating pancakes and
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Where to Go Snowshoeing in Jasper National Park
If you love snowshoeing, then Jasper National Park is a terrific place to visit in winter. Enjoy kilometres of untracked
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Winter in Jasper – The Ultimate 3 Day Getaway
Winter in Jasper is divine. Once the snow arrives, the town is transformed into a true Canadian winter wonderland. Not
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A Guide to Visiting the Abraham Lake Bubbles
Abraham Lake in Alberta’s David Thompson Country is the largest reservoir in the province. Water is backed up behind the
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12 Best Places in The Canadian Rocky Mountains To Visit – Hand Luggage Only
By now, you know I have a real soft spot for Canada! It’s one of my favourite countries to visit
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18 of the Best Banff Hikes You Can Do in a Day
If you’re a new visitor to Banff National Park, you may find the selection of Banff hikes overwhelming until you
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What to Do on a Winter Road Trip to Southwest Alberta
Are you itching to go somewhere, anywhere for a change of scenery and a reboot? How about a winter road
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The Baldy Pass Trail in Alberta’s Kananaskis Country
The popular Baldy Pass trail is one of the closest trails to Calgary in the mountains, so it’s popular from
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The Jura Creek Hike Near Canmore, Alberta
The Jura Creek hike near Canmore is a family-friendly outing with an option to add a level of difficulty by
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Ice Walks in Alberta – Three Unforgettable Experiences
There are three ice walks in Alberta – and they all provide unforgettable experiences. Enjoy a high fun factor as
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19 Unmissable Stops on the Columbia Icefields Parkway
The Columbia Icefields Parkway stretches for 232 km between Lake Louise and Jasper, Alberta. It’s one of the prettiest drives
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Rawson Lake, Alberta – A Year-Round Hiking Destination
The Rawson Lake hike in Alberta’s Peter Lougheed Provincial Park is one of a few that you can do year-round,
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20 Things in 2020 That Made it a Surprisingly Good Year
We all know that 2020 was an insanely awful year – a year we want to put behind us even
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14 Places To See On A Drive From Vancouver To Calgary – Hand Luggage Only
Look, there’s no beating around the bush! We’re totally in love with all the best places in Canada. Not only
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12 Great Alberta Hikes You’ve Probably Never Heard Of
Looking for some new Alberta hikes that not everyone knows about? Over the years, I have explored some of the
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The Goat Lake Hike in Waterton Lakes National Park
The Goat Lake hike in Waterton Lakes National Park reopened in the summer 2020. It had been closed for several
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Where to Go Snowshoeing in Banff National Park
Snowshoeing in Banff National Park is a fun, invigorating way to spend time outdoors in winter. It’s hard to beat
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Tonquin Valley Hiking Guide – What You Need to Know
For a take-your-breath-away beautiful multi-day hiking trip in the Canadian Rockies, you must put the Tonquin Valley trail in Jasper
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Bow Valley Provincial Park – A Year Round Destination
Bow Valley Provincial Park, less than an hour’s drive west of Calgary, is a great year-round destination. The park is
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