The Opal Hills trail in Jasper National Park is a steep one that rewards with a lush meadow, mountain views,…
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With close to 1000 miles of well-maintained trails, turquoise waters, alpine meadows, and lush forests, Banff National Park is one…
The Yates Mountain hike in Kananaskis, also known as the Barrier Lake Fire Lookout hike, can be an over-the-top busy…
This comprehensive guide to the best things to do in Calgary, Alberta will show you the top attractions, festivals, and…
The Sulphur Skyline trail hike in Jasper National Park draws the crowds, even though it’s take-your-breath-away steep for a good…
Being of the biggest cities in Alberta, Edmonton is often seen as a gateway to Jasper National Park and the…
Debbie Olsen, my friend and fellow co-author of 200 Nature Hots Spots in Alberta, is the author of another book,…
The Arnica Lake trail can be done as a stand-alone hike or part of a multi-day hike to Egypt Lake…
Mount Lipsett is a mountain named for Major General Louis James Lipsett, who commanded the 3rd Canadian Division during WWI.…
The Geraldine Lakes trail hike in Jasper National Park isn’t nearly as popular as other Jasper hikes – probably because…
Thinking of visiting Canada and want to see a little piece of what this great country offers? Well, a trip…
The Bald Hills Trail hike in Jasper National Park is for those of you who don’t mind putting up with…
The Valley of the Five Lakes hike is a popular outing, especially for families, largely because it’s easy and close…
The Bow Valley Parkway is a 48-kilometre stretch of road between Banff and Lake Louise that parallels the Trans-Canada Highway.…
The Bald Hills Trail hike in Jasper National Park is for those of you who don’t mind putting up with…
Summary A double whammy of a hike as you knock off West Wind Pass and Windtower – with its astounding…
Last updated:August 8, 2022 The day trip from Calgary to do the Bourgeau Lake hike along with Harvey Pass and…
The Cascade Amphitheatre hike is not the prettiest hike you’ll do in Banff National Park. Nor is it the most…
In May I took delivery of a box of 200 Nature Hot Spots in Alberta – The Best Parks, Conservation…
Camping in Kananaskis is one of the great pleasures of summer in Alberta. Camping is a great way to enjoy…
Athabasca Falls, Jasper National Park Bighorn Falls near Sundre Blakiston Falls, Waterton Lakes National Park Bow Falls, Banff Bow Glacier…
My inspiration for doing the Porcupine Ridge hike came from a post I saw on Instagram in early May –…
If you live in the Calgary – Banff corridor chances are pretty good that you already know how fantastic the…
The Sulphur Mountain hike beneath the Banff Gondola is a Banff classic though it took me over a decade of…
The Sulphur Mountain hike beneath the Banff Gondola is a Banff classic though it took me over a decade of…
Waterton Lakes National Park, A UNESCO World Heritage Site in southern Alberta, is an absolute gem of a place to…
Alberta’s Kananaskis Country has grown in popularity since COVID reared its ugly head. People are discovering that the hiking is…
The Rae Lake hike in Kananaskis Country, specifically in Elbow-Sheep Wildland Provincial Park, flies under the radar. Part of the…
The Grotto Canyon Trail, just outside of Canmore, is becoming increasingly popular in winter and for good reason. It’s easy…
If you’re after a short, easy hike that is like no other, certainly that I have done in Alberta, check…
The Bow Valley Parkway is a 48-kilometre stretch of road between Banff and Lake Louise that parallels the Trans-Canada Highway.…
Whether you visit Alberta in winter or summer its beauty shines through. We’ve had the pleasure of visiting Alberta on…
For many people the hiking season ends when the snow starts to fly. But it doesn’t have to be that…
There is no doubt about it, Banff is the jewel of the Candian Rockies. Situated in Banff National Park in…
If you’re after a different sort of hike – one where the goal is an ice cave rather than an…
Just because it’s cold outside and the ground is covered in snow doesn’t mean you can’t go hiking! In fact,…
For a fabulous multi-day backpacking trip that includes an amazing alpine traverse, hike the Brazeau Loop trail in the southern…
Banff National Park may be quieter in the winter, but its not lacking for winter activities. In fact, locals love…
Boom Lake is a turquoise beauty, sitting beneath 600-metre cliffs in Banff National Park. It’s accessible from as early as…
What a delight the Pigeon Mountain hike near Canmore turned out to be. Once you get away from the powerline…
Full of pioneering history and flanked by the Canadian Rockies, the beautiful city of Calgary is the place for your…
From Canmore, it’s easy to access the Smith Dorrien Trail – Highway 40 loop, a spectacular road trip in Alberta’s…
If you want a stellar hike or backpacking trip, without the crowds, in the heart of the Moraine Lake –…
Drive about an hour northeast of Calgary or two and a half hours south of Edmonton and you’ll reach Kneehill…
The Eiffel Lake hike in Banff National Park is one fantastic outing with only one downside – it’s hard to…
Jasper National Park is the largest national park in the Canadian Rockies spanning 11,000 square kilometers (4,200 sq miles) and…
The Piper Pass hike in Kananaskis Country’s Elbow-Sheep Wildland Provincial Park is fantastic. It exceeded all expectations in that it…
With close to 1000 miles of well-maintained trails, turquoise waters, alpine meadows, and lush forests, Banff National Park is one…
Alberta’s Kananaskis Country offers an incredible diversity of hiking experiences that are almost on par with what you’ll find in…
Horseback riding is not really my thing. I’ve been petrified of horses since my horse-crazy mother put me on a…
For anyone eager to get out on a lake or reservoir in Alberta, you’ll find Upper Kananaskis Lake to be…
On a June weekend before most bugs had made their presence known, John and I took off for northern Alberta…
If you’re looking for an excellent mountain hike close to Canmore that doesn’t take all day, consider the easy but…
If you love a good waterfall hike, then put the Ribbon Falls hike in Kananaskis Country on your must do…
We are lucky in Alberta to have such a wide range of hiking opportunities available to us in Kananaskis Country.…