When is the best time to change to winter tires in Canada? Some province legislate dates for changes, other require you to use common sense. Usually it’s a Thanksgiving – Halloween thing.
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Tee Time #11: Golf Among the Hoodoos of the Canadian Badlands at Dinosaur Trail Golf Club, Drumheller
The Dinosaur Trail Golf Club in Drumheller offers a unique golfing experience. With a vintage front 9 nestled in a river valley, and a dramatic back 9 meandering through the hoodoos and badlands, this challenging course is gorgeous.
The Best Campsite At Redstreak Campground In Kootenay National Park
Kootenay National Park is a popular and quick escape from Calgary. It hugs the border between BC and Alberta and features many great hikes and backcountry camping experiences. The best campsite in Kootenay National Park…
Rocky Mountain Hikes: Mist Mountain Hot Springs
Here’s how to find the Mist Mountain Hot Spring on the Highwood Pass! Mist Mountain is a popular hike in Kananaskis Country not just for its challenging summit, but because about halfway up, you can take a detour to the Mist Mountain Hot Spring – a random, warm water hot spring big enough for 2 or 3 people at a time.
Rocky Mountain Hikes: Table Mountain In Castle Provincial Park, Alberta
Hiking Table Mountain in the Crowsnest Pass of Alberta offers a chance to get jaw dropping photos on the top of towering cliffs. Here’s a review of this epic hike in the Rocky Mountains.
Peloton Stampede Brings The Calgary Stampede To The Peloton
Calgary Peloton Riders have come together to celebrate Calgary Stampede 2020 with the Peloton Stampede! It’s a series of rides, runs, workouts, and exercises to build community and show #togetherwegofar!
Calgary Eats: Where To Find Mini-Donuts In Calgary All Year Round
You don’t have to wait for the Calgary Stampede to find mini donuts in Calgary. Here’s a list of places to get mini donuts in Calgary all year round!
Rocky Mountain Hikes: Ha Ling and Miners Peak in Canmore
What you need to know about Ha Ling Peak, a very popular Rocky Mountain hike in Canmore and near Calgary. It’s a short, steep climb with a redesigned trail to make it easier to get to the top and see fabulous views.
The 5 Best Places To Stop And Take Pictures On The Icefields Parkway
The Icefields Parkway is the most scenic drive in all of Canada (and perhaps the world). Here are the 5 best places to stop and take pictures along the Icefield Parkway in Banff and Jasper National Parks.
Rocky Mountain Hikes Near Calgary: Prairie Mountain, Prairie Creek, Powderface Creek Trail Loop
Prairie Mountain is a popular hike in Elbow Valley near Calgary. You can climb straight up and straight down, or you can navigate this loop and see creeks, meadows, pine trees, and bursts of alpine flowers.
Tee Time #10: Mickelson National Golf Course
A review of Mickelson National Golf Course just west of Calgary. This Phil Mickelson signature track has its eyes set on hosting the Canadian Open but will need to go through some growing pains first.
Tee Time #9: Jasper Park Lodge Golf Course
A review of the Jasper Park Lodge Golf Club, the legendary Stanley Thomspon design. This course is routinely one of the best in Canada and it holds up nearly a century after persimmon woods tried to tackle the 600 yard par 5s.
Rocky Mountain Hikes: Barrier Lake Fire Lookout, Yates Mountain, Jewell Pass on The Prairie View Trail
The Jewell Pass via Prairie View Trail, and Barrier Lake Fire Lookout hike has all sorts of rewards for your efforts. You can hit 3 different summit points, there’s a waterfall, cooling creeks, and a wide-open lakeshore to explore dotted with forests and meadows.
Rocky Mountains Hiking In Alberta: Canyon Creek Ice Cave
The Canyon Creek Ice Cave Trail in Kananaskis Country, Alberta is a unique adventure in the Rocky Mountains. It’s got fossil hunting, mountain biking, scrambling, and spelunking!
Peloton Leaderboard Names For PGA, NHL, NFL, And Other Athletes
Rory McIlroy has inspired the PGA to take to the Peloton during the downtime. Here’s a list of Peloton leaderboard names for PGA, NHL, NFL, and other athletes!
The Best Camera Is The One You Have On You – How My iPhone Is Replacing My DSLR
Here are some great ideas to get better pictures from iPhone to help you ditch the bulky DSLR. If I can become a published photographer with an old iPhone, you can too!