I was born and raised in Edmonton, the capital city of Alberta in Canada. Alberta gets the most attention for its national parks like Jasper and Banff, but there is so much more to it than that. For vast boreal forest in the north to desert-like lanscapes and hoodoos in the south, I explore some of the best my home province and other parts of Canada have to offer.
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 …
Canmore is my favorite town in all of Alberta. From its dramatic Rocky Mountain setting to laid-back, environmentally-friendly vibe, the town is a paradise for lovers of the great outdoors. Without a doubt, one of the best things to do in Canmore, and the perfect way to experience this area, is through hiking. Because I …
Kananaskis country is a large section of the Alberta Rocky Mountains and their foothills that lies south of Jasper and Banff National Parks. The area encompasses around a dozen provincial, wildland, and ecological parks, with the town of Canmore being the main access point at its northern end. The best way to get to know …
Do a quick search and you’ll find plenty of articles covering the best areas to live in Edmonton or the safest neighborhoods in Edmonton. This is not one of them. In this article, I’m going to cover the most interesting neighbourhoods in Edmonton to explore, either on foot or by your preferred mode of transportation. …
Banff was Canada’s first national park, and remains its most visited today. It is not difficult to see why. In summer, Banff’s stunning turquoise lakes are easily visited with kids, while winter turns the park into a snowy wonderland, with opportunities for skating, skiing, hot springs, and more. Growing up in Edmonton, the capital of …
Living in Edmonton, we are blessed to only be 3.5 hours away from Jasper National Park, and I’ve been going there regularly since I was a kid. Jasper’s towering peaks and gorgeous, easy-to-reach lakes are truly the stuff of dreams, making it one of the most compelling places to visit in Alberta with kids. Now …
Canmore is my dream town. I’ve been visiting since I was a kid, and hope to retire there someday (if I can afford it!) Located just six kilometers outside of Banff National Park on the TransCanada Highway, Alberta’s ninth largest town is often touted as a cheaper and less touristy alternative to Banff. But in …
I’ve been doing road trips from Edmonton to Abbotsford, BC since I was five years old, when my grandparents bought a piece of land there and I watched them build their retirement house on it (my Grandpa also built a family cabin on Galiano Island!) Now, I still visit regularly, but with little ones of …
Red Deer is Alberta’s third largest city. Located almost exactly halfway between Edmonton and Calgary, it has for much of its history been considered an important stopping point between the two. The local indigenous Cree people named the Red Deer River, after which the city is named, Waskasoo Seepee, or Elk River, the elk sometimes …
