We won’t sugarcoat it. Parking at Moraine Lake is not fun, especially during July and August. Truthfully, parking is an issue almost as soon as Parks Canada opens Moraine Lake Rd for the season. Thankfully, Parks Canada has worked hard to combat the problems with parking at Moraine Lake over the past few years. It’s …
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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 with 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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Emerald Lake in Yoho National Park is one of the Canadian Rockies’ finest lakes and a resplendent place to visit in British Columbia. It’s the largest lake in Yoho National Park and is surrounded by President Range. Visiting the lake on a summer day is one of the finest natural scenes in all Canadian Rockies, …
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You’ve likely seen photos of Abraham Lake in Alberta, whether you know it or not. Abraham Lake is well known for the dizzying amount of methane ice bubbles that are locked away in the lake’s clear ice during the winter months. This man-made lake on the North Saskatchewan River in David Thompson Country is a …
The Grassi Lakes hike is perfect for friends and families and is a great way to pass a couple of hours. It’s an easy Canmore trail with a wide path that leads through the forest up to two sparkling turquoise lakes. If you’re looking for a quick hike near Canmore, this is a classic! However, …
The lakes around Banff National Park are a prime place to go for a SUP or stand up paddleboard in the summer months once they unthaw. Paddleboarding in Banff is one of our favorite ways to relax in the park, and it’s often we find ourselves alone on the water. What’s great is you don’t …
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So you are planning a fantastic trip to Banff National Park and now wondering when the best time to visit Lake Louise is and what the Lake Louise weather is like? Well, that question is entirely subjective to what you want to do! I love visiting Lake Louise in both the winter and summer. Unlike …
Two Jack Lake is a picturesque emerald green lake in Banff National Park with a sweeping view of Mount Rundle. The landscape attracts both visitors and locals in search of some fresh air. Its easy accessibility from the town of Banff makes it a great place to catch sunset or sunrise. No matter the season, …
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Bow Lake is one of the many lakes that line the Icefields Parkway and a popular stop for visitors to Banff National Park in Alberta, Canada. It’s no secret that the Canadian Rockies are not short of spectacular vistas and lakes. Bow Lake is one of our top recommendations for a stop to stretch the …
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Cascade Ponds is one of my favorite places to head to Banff when I just want to chill and enjoy my surroundings. Located right off the Trans-Canada, before you reach Two Jack Lake or Lake Minnewanka, you’ll come across Cascade Ponds. They are easily seen from the highway, but you could miss them if you …
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