There are so many things to do in Banff it can make your head hurt. With a national park as large as some countries it’s no wonder that some people need a lifetime to explore it. even after a few …
If it’s one of your first times hiking in Banff the trail can be a bit intimidating. The Canadian Rockies are gorgeous, but they are also tall, steep, and dangerous. To help ease you into hiking in Banff, Kananaskis, and …
Ha Ling Peak is impossible to miss from downtown Canmore and the most popular peak in the area to climb. Nearly every local in town has likely clambered up to its peak and over the years it has grown to …
The Mount Allan hike is one of the most popular hikes to do in Kananaskis Country. It’s easily accessible and rated as a difficult hike with no technical moves and hardly any scrambling involved to reach the summit. This makes …
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 …
The Windtower hike a short and rewarding hike in Kananaskis Country. Located off the Smith Dorrein Highway and it remains a favorite in the provincial park. The hike was never on our list, but thanks to a friend’s recommendation we …
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Pocaterra Ridge is one of the more popular hikes in Kananaskis. It’s a beautiful hike that doesn’t have crazy elevation gain or length and is very attainable as far as hikes in the Canadian Rockies go. It’s also well known …
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Our past summer was filled with a plethora of spectacular Kananaskis hikes. Every day we could we would get out of our home in Canmore and explore the fantastic provincial park in our backyard. So many beautiful memories were made …
The Smutwood Peak hike is easily one of our favorite hikes in the summer. When we set out to tackle Smutwood we had no idea just how awe-inspiring the views would be in person. Thanks to numerous photos circulating around …
Every time we have driven down the Spray Lakes road and pass the amazing Mount Engadine Lodge I’ve always wondered to myself what it would be like to stay there. We figured this year was the year to stop wondering …
Read more8 Reasons to Stay at the Marvelous Mount Engadine Lodge
