Built in 2010 to celebrate Banff’s 125th birthday, The Rocky Mountain Legacy Trail is a 26.8 km paved pathway from the Bow Valley Parkway in Banff to the Travel Alberta Visitor Information Center in Canmore. Most of the Legacy Trail runs alongside Trans Canada. It is a unique multi-use recreation pathway that bikers love from …
Banff is known for its endless mountain adventures and scenic landscape, but the vibrant restaurant scene in Banff should not be overlooked. Visiting Banff in the summer comes with endless perks when considering everything the warm months offer, but the plethora of fun Banff patios in this bustling mountain town is a summer highlight. Banff’s …
The Banff Upper Hot Springs, located just outside of Downtown Banff near Sulphur Mountain, is an attraction that many people consider when planning their itinerary. They are the perfect thing for any visitor to do when a chill day is calling, or after a long hike or day out skiing in Banff. Besides soaking in …
When most people think of Whistler in the winter, they probably think of skiing or biking at North America’s largest resort. However, don’t make the mistake that biking and skiing are the only things there are to do in the small resort town. There’s a lot more to Whistler, and after living in the valley …
The Mt. Norquay Summer Chairlift is what we consider one of Banff’s hidden gems. It is one of the best things to add to your Banff itinerary when visiting in the summer. With great views of the Town of Banff and Mount Rundle, you can point out your favorite restaurants, hotels and shops from a …
The Bow Valley Parkway, or the 1A, is a road every visitor should find themselves on at least once. What is the Bow Valley Parkway? Before the Trans Canada Highway, the Bow Valley Parkway was the original road linking Banff and Lake Louise in the early 1900s. Now, this 50km road is primarily used for …
The tiny resort town of Whistler, set in British Columbia’s Coast Mountain Range, has an outsized impact on the mountain sports community. It’s well known for being the world’s best skiing, snowboarding, and mountain biking destination. Dozens of pros call the mountain home, but that doesn’t mean you have to be professional to enjoy everything …
We hope you’re ready for a packed 48 hours in Banff if you want to see all the highlights quickly. You may get a bit tired from seeing so much beauty, but the good news is that with even with two days in the park, you can see sights like Moraine Lake, the Icefields Parkway, …
Maligne Lake is a glacial lake in Jasper that is just a 45-minute drive from the town of Jasper along the stunning Maligne Lake Rd. It is one of the most serene lakes in all of the Canadian Rockies and is prized for its astounding natural splendor. It’s well worth a visit for anyone visiting …
Maligne Lake Road in Jasper is one of Canada’s most scenic roads. It takes you past amazing sights like Maligne Canyon and Medicine Lake and ends at Maligne Lake, leaving any visitor more than satisfied. The drive starts near the Town of Jasper and concludes at Maligne Lake. Constructed along the glacier-carved valley between the …