In the winter before Parks Canada backcountry reservations opened, I poured over my topo maps looking for a backcountry trip...
Banff
One of the questions I get asked a lot via email is what’s the better place to visit – Banff...
If you ever wanted to play hide and go seek then the Banff Springs Hotel is the place to do it. You just might never be found. We weren’t trying to get lost last weekend but the labyrinth of corridors, nooks and crannies in this stately old hotel means that...
Biking 290 km from Banff to Jasper is one of the most impressive mountain bike rides in the world. The...
If you’re looking for fun and scenic bike rides in Banff and nearby, you’ll find lots of choice. There is...
You can’t help but notice cyclists and rollerbladers on the Banff Legacy Trail when you drive the Trans-Canada Highway between Canmore and Banff. I don’t know why but it took me a couple of years to get around to cycling it. The Banff Legacy Trail was built in 2010 to...
It took me over a decade of living in Calgary for me to do the Cory Pass hike. Don’t leave...
Cozy log cabins in Banff are perfect for romantics and those of you looking to reconnect with nature. The rustic charm of the Banff log cabins described below harken back to a simpler time when you didn’t rush back from a day outside to check your phone. In many cases...