Banff is Canada’s most famous and visited national park, and the star attraction of Canada’s most beautiful province. Known for its vibrant turquoise lakes and dramatic mountain peaks, the park takes on a whole different vibe in winter. If you’re looking for the quintessential Rocky Mountain winter experience, this is surely it! Below are 13 …
If you’re looking for fun things to do in Edmonton in winter, you’ll be spoiled for choices. Your only challenge will be getting out of the front door of your house! Born and raised in Edmonton, I now pass the frosty winters in Edmonton exploring the city and getting outside with my kids. We actually …
Jasper National Park is a world-class hiking destination, and a Jasper winter hiking trip will never disappoint. Below I’m going to introduce my personal favourite winter hiking trails in Jasper National Park. Most of these are easy hikes or walking trails that become slightly more challenging in winter. I’ve even done a few of them …
As the provincial capital of Alberta, it come as no surprise that there are some outstanding museums in Edmonton. These museums cover everything from local history, wildlife and culture to transportation, science, and art, making them some of the most fun yet educational things to do in Edmonton. In the first section below, I’ll introduce …
Maligne Canyon is one of the most impressive attractions in Jasper National Park and a true Alberta bucket list experience. In winter, the canyon becomes a surreal, icy wonderland, with 30+ meter frozen waterfalls and walls of hanging icicles at every dramatic turn in the narrow gorge. This is why it is considered one of …
Calgary, the largest city in Alberta, is blessed with its proximity to the Rocky Mountains. On top of that, there are over a dozen waterfalls near Calgary. So don’t heed TLC’s advice, and DO go chasing waterfalls when in Calgary! If you’re reading this, there’s a good chance you live in Calgary. As an Edmonton-resident …
While there are certainly loads of things to do in Edmonton, the capital of Alberta, sometimes you just want to get out of town. FAR out of town. That’s where road trips come in! For this article, I’ve put together 10 tried-and-tested Edmonton road trip ideas. To be clear, these will all be multi-day road …
One of the realities we live with in Edmonton, Alberta is the fact that we are kind of far away from, well, everything. At least it feels like that in Canada’s furthest north major city. But even once you’ve run out of things to do in Edmonton, there are a surprising number of day trips …
What is the most beautiful province in Canada? Well, my totally biased answer to this totally subjective question is: Alberta! Hear me out. Alberta has the most diverse natural landscapes in all of Canada, from Rocky Mountain peaks and rolling grasslands to arid badlands and immense swaths of boreal forest. The province also boasts Canada’s …
When it comes to picture-postcard Canadian Rocky Mountain lakes, most people automatically think of the serene lakes of Jasper and especially the turquoise lakes of Banff National Park. But then there’s Kananaskis country, a huge collection of provincial parks, wildland areas, and crown lands with loads of things to do for lovers of the Great …
