Are you wondering what to wear hiking in the Canadian Rockies? We suggest you head out in whatever is comfortable, but never forget a hiking jacket, phone, bear spray, and water. You don’t need a new wardrobe for hiking with the latest and greatest tech. As your hikes lengthen, you delve deeper, and begin to …
Our past summers have been filled with a plethora of spectacular Kananaskis hikes. Every day we can, we get out of our home in Canmore and explore the fantastic provincial park in our backyard. Many beautiful memories have been made around Kananaskis Country. I want to share our favorite Kananaskis hikes with you from our …
Burstall Pass is a classic hike in Kananaskis Country, with the trailhead right off the Smith Dorrien Road past Mount Engadine Lodge. The hike moves past several marshy lakes and streams before a steep ascent up to an alpine meadow and then finishes on a high mountain pass with grand glaciated mountain views. During the …
The Valley of the Five Lakes offers a pleasant and easy hike that passes by five lakes of different colors. Its accessibility and stunning views make it a quintessential hike in Jasper National Park. It’s a great hike for a relaxed afternoon or morning in nature. The trail is a loop with options that range …
Taylor Lake is one of the best hikes in Banff, especially during the larch season, when most visitors are hung up at Moraine Lake, fighting the crowds up to Sentinel Pass. While the trail up to Taylor Lake is far from exciting, once you finally reach the beautiful lake in Banff, you truly forget that …
The Smutwood Peak hike is easily one of our favorite hikes in all of the Canadian Rockies. When we set out to tackle Smutwood Peak, we had no idea just how awe-inspiring the views would be in person. Thanks to numerous photos circulating around social media, the Smutwood Peak hike has become increasingly more popular. …
Mount Assiniboine is an icon of the Canadian Rockies, and the journey to stand at its base is a worthwhile adventure. It is one of the finest backcountry trips in BC and the Canadian Rockies due to the resplendent landscape surrounding Mount Assiniboine. The provincial park is a place of reverence where wildflowers bloom, bears …
Johnston Canyon is a highlight for many on their trip to Banff, and it’s an easy Banff hike that’s great for families. We’ll dig into all the basics you should know before completing the Johnston Canyon hike. It’s possibly the busiest trail in all of Banff. Still, it’s on most visitors’ bucket lists, so in …
The Grassi Lakes hike is perfect for friends and families and a great way to pass a few hours. It’s an easy Canmore trail with a wide path that leads through the forest up to two sparkling turquoise lakes. This is a classic if you’re looking for a quick hike near Canmore! However, because of …
Check out these easy hikes in Banff that are family-friendly, as we know many are not up for death-defying mountain summits in the Canadian Rockies. The fresh mountain air and gorgeous scenes in Banff National Park and the surrounding Canadian Rockies are soul-stirring. Everyone should get out for at least one hike while visiting, regardless …