It took me over a decade of living in Calgary for me to do the Cory Pass hike. Don’t leave...
Banff National Park
The Arnica Lake trail can be done as a stand-alone hike or part of a multi-day hike to Egypt Lake...
It’s worth the considerable effort to drive from Calgary to Banff National Park early in the morning so you can hike to Bourgeau Lake, Harvey Pass and even Mount Bourgeau. The payoff – magnificent views, spectacular alpine flowers, and the gorgeous area around Bourgeau Lake, Harvey Lake and the lakelets....
The Cascade Amphitheatre hike is not the prettiest hike you’ll do in Banff National Park. Nor is it the most...
The Sulphur Mountain hike beneath the Banff Gondola is a Banff classic though it took me over a decade of...
The Bow Valley Parkway is a 48-kilometre stretch of road between Banff and Lake Louise that parallels the Trans-Canada Highway. It’s been called the alternate scenic route between Banff National Park’s most beloved towns. On the drive you are treated to first rate views of Castle Mountain and Morant’s Curve...
Banff National Park may be quieter in the winter, but its not lacking for winter activities. In fact, Albertans love...
Boom Lake is a turquoise beauty, sitting beneath 600-metre cliffs in Banff National Park. It’s accessible on foot from as...
If you want a stellar hike or backpacking trip, without the crowds, in the heart of the Moraine Lake – Lake Louise area, I’d highly recommend the Lake Annette – Paradise Valley – Giant Steps hike. Many people stop at Annette Lake – 5.7 km in, but then you miss...
The Eiffel Lake hike in Banff National Park is one fantastic outing with only one downside – getting to the...