Paget Peak in Yoho National Park

13 BEST Hikes in Yoho National Park

Looking for the best hikes in Yoho National Park? We share some of our favorite Yoho National Park hikes and share all of the details in this guide to experience the best in the park. On these hikes in Yoho, you’ll find high alpine passes lined with wildflowers, jagged peaks topped by glaciers, and a …

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how to get from calgary to banff

How to Get From Calgary to Banff

Wondering how to get from Calgary to Banff? The International Airport of Calgary (YYC) is an excellent gateway to the Canadian Rockies. Many visitors to Banff find this is where their trip to the region starts. A Calgary to Banff journey starts from the city, then to the Alberta prairies, before setting your eyes on …

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Moraine Lake

Moraine Lake • Guide to Visiting Canada’s Most Beautiful Lake

There is no image more iconic of the Canadian Rockies, or Canada for that matter, than Moraine Lake. The alpine lake is a wild turquoise blue fed by glacier melt and set against a backdrop of the Ten Peaks. This pristine piece of wilderness draws in millions of visitors a year and once graced Canada’s …

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The Little Beehive and Beehive Circuit

Trail Guide to the Epic Beehive Circuit (Little & Big Beehive Hike)

The Big Beehive Hike and Little Beehive Hike are two of the most popular hikes in all of Banff National Park. While the trails often feel far from being in the wilderness, the surreal views more than compensate for anything that you can say negatively about the crowds on the hike. The greater “Beehive Circuit” …

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Athabasca Glacier Morning Light

Columbia Icefield (Athabasca Glacier) Experience: 25 Tips Before Visiting

The Athabasca Glacier is a massive glacial toe to the expansive Columbia Icefield that sits on Canada’s British Columbia/Alberta border. It is arguably the most accessible glacier in North America and offers visitors a chance to get up close and personal with an earth-shaping wonder. The Columbia Icefields Discovery Center is the gateway for many …

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22 Fun Canmore Hikes and Trails from Easy to Hard

Interested in tackling some of the best Canmore hikes? The town’s locals and visitors are fortunate to have a wide selection of walks, hikes, and mountains to scramble. Canmore has around 70km of trails in town and is surrounded by many peaks that form the Bow Valley. In our opinion, Canmore is one of the …

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camping in banff

Best Campsites in Banff

Pitching a tent in Banff National Park is a splendid and affordable way to explore the Canadian Rockies. From lovely campsites throughout the park, visitors can access some of the best trails and endless natural beauty. Life bursts throughout the park as the snow melts in the summer and everyone wakes up from their winter …

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