Mount Bourgeau is a 2,931-metre (9,616 ft) tall mountain in the heart of Banff National Park promises some extraordinary views. It’s easily accessible from the town of Banff and Canmore as it’s only a 10-15 minute drive to the parking area. This …
Read moreMount Bourgeau and Bourgeau Lake Hike • A Local’s Guide
There are so many great things to do in Golden, BC during the summer and winter months. Golden is only a short drive away from our home so we decided to take a short weekend trip to check out what …
Check out these easy Banff hikes that are family-friendly as the vast majority of us are not up for death-defying mountain summits in the Canadian Rockies. The fresh mountain air and gorgeous scenes that take place in Banff National Park …
These are the best places to go snowshoeing in Banff. Snowshoeing is one of the best winter activities to enjoy around Banff when it’s covered in a fluffy layer of beautiful snow. We love the sounds of wilderness in the …
Check out our Banff winter packing list. It gets COLD in the Canadian Rockies in the winter. Come prepared for a proper Canadian winter here temperatures in the winter alternate between a few degrees above freezing and as low as …
Tent Ridge is one of my favorite hikes in all of Alberta. Just an hour’s drive from Canmore in the Spray Valley is this beautiful loop trail. It’s the perfect hike with amazing views of the surrounding mountains and lakes. …
Looking for the best things to do in Calgary? Canada’s fourth largest metropolitan area packs a whole lotta punch for visitors. Whether it’s winter or summer there’s always something going on in Alberta’s largest city. Calgary also provides access to …
East End of Rundle hike is easily one of the most popular hikes near Canmore. It’s also the best effort to reward in all of the regions with breathtaking views of Spray Valley and Ha Ling Peak. Given it’s proximity …
Planning a trip to Banff? Then you are in for a trip of a lifetime. Because Banff National Park is truly one of the most spectacular places in the entire world. The first time we visited Banff we knew it …
Read moreAn Ideal Banff Itinerary for Your First Trip to the Canadian Rockies
Have you heard of the Instagram famous Peyto Lake? Most visitors park in the nearby parking lot and walk up an easy 10 minute maintained path to see it in the summer. However, those looking for an alternative more adventurous …
