Open Top Touring is an experience new to Banff that transports visitors back in time, exploring the town in a vintage-style 1930s automobile. This is the most unique way to see Banff while learning about its rich history. An Open Top Tour is the perfect way to begin your Banff vacation and one of the …
If you plan to visit Banff in June, be prepared for a bit of sunshine and warmth and a bit of unpredictable weather. In general, Banff in June is a lovely time to visit, and one of the best times to visit Banff. Early June is shoulder season, so crowds are lower than in July …
Are you wondering where to stay on the Bow Valley Parkway in Banff? Along the historic Bow Valley Parkway, there are three wonderful spots to rent a cabin in Banff National Park. We highly recommend visitors who want to escape the crowds in the town rent a cozy cabin and disconnect. The newly formed Parkway …
I’d been eyeing Mount Jimmy Simpson for awhile now, so after a failed attempt at parking at Moraine Lake to summit Mount Temple we decided to drive up the Icefields Parkway towards Bow Lake. Equipped with our hiking gear and scrambling gloves we figured it was finally time to conquer Jimmy Simpson. It’s not a …
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 …
Mount Athabasca looms over one of the most popular attractions on the famed Icefields Parkway, but only a few get to see the view from the top. To reach the summit requires a long hike to a technical glacier crossing and then up an exposed face or couloir. The views are breathtaking in more ways …
While many visitors to the Canadian Rockies ask about hot springs in Banff and Alberta, we consider British Columbia the better hot spring destination! So much so that we decided to create this guide to the best hot springs in BC! Perfect for relaxing, soaking your sore muscles, and enjoying the sweet serenity of nature. …
No matter where you are in Alberta, you don’t have to venture far to have a romantic getaway. The province is full of beautiful destinations to explore. Whether you are searching for outdoor adventures or a little R&R in a spa, we’ve narrowed down some of our favorite romantic getaways in Alberta. These trips are …
Canmore is one of the most charming mountain towns to visit. If you’re like me and love to stay in a cozy cabin while in the mountains, you’ll want to stay in one of these Canmore cabins to make your trip to the Canadian Rockies more special. Canmore is one of my favorite places in …
Let’s dig into one of the most hidden gems in the beautiful Canadian Rockies. Wapta Falls, is one of the most stunning waterfalls in BC, and without a doubt one, of the coolest spots to check out in Yoho National Park. Wapta Falls is no joke. It’s so wide that it’ll leave you speechless with …