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.
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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.
Why You Can’t Go Swimming At The Cave And Basin National Historic Site
If you want to go hot springs swimming in the mountain parks of Canada, there are many places to dip. You can’t however, go swimming at the cave and basin – the spot that started it all.
Rocky Mountain Hikes For Kids #5: Stanley Glacier Hike In Kootenay National Park
The Stanley Glacier Hike in Kootenay National Park is a challenging hike for kids and a rewarding one too. An 11km return trip promises a fossil hunt in a spectacular hanging valley.
How A Hot Spring Discovery Created A National Park
In the fall of 1883, railway workers William McCardell and Frank McCabe decided to try their luck at trapping and prospecting. Instead of finding furs and ore, they found liquid gold; thermal springs they hoped…
Winter Weekend Itinerary In Banff For Families
A photo posted by dadcamp (@dadcampgram) on Jan 29, 2015 at 10:08am PST The Rocky Mountains are synonymous with Canada and while they are just a sliver in the vast Canadian landscape, they offer a…
Larch Valley And 8 Other Hikes To See Fall Larches In The Rockies
When is the best time to hike Larch Valley? In the fall, when the leaves are flaming yellow. Everyone knows this so go during the week, or early on the weekends. I left home at 630 and was rewarded with a fiery mountain meadow. Here’s some pictures, and 8 other hikes to avoid the crowds during larch season in the Rockies.
Rocky Mountain Hikes For Kids: Plain of Six Glaciers Hike With A Six Year Old
The hike to Plain of Six Glaciers is a popular tourist trek for good reason – the views along the path and the teahouse at the top are magnificent.
Hikes For Kids: The Bear’s Hump In Waterton Lakes National Park
Bear’s Hump | Waterton Lakes National Park 2km return 240m Elevation gain Saw all ages on the trail, but it is a short, steep hike Waterton Lakes National Park is a hiker’s paradise. There are…
Hiking Red Rock Canyon At Waterton Lakes National Park
[twitter]There are many scenic drives you can take when you’re camping in Waterton Lakes National Park, and one short one will take you to a hike you can do up and around Red Rock Canyon….
Camping With Kids #7: Camping At The Waterton Townsite In Waterton Lakes National Park
Camping at the Waterton Townsite in Waterton Lakes National Park is a beautiful bucket list experience. But hold on to your hat, it can get a little windy in Waterton.
Calgary Daytrips: Columbia Icefields
At about 3 1/2 hours non-stop from Calgary, few would call a visit to the Columbia Icefields a daytrip from Calgary, (and it wasn’t the intention for us, but when you bring the wrong tent…