Cross-country skiing (or snowshoeing) up Chickadee Valley in Kootenay National Park has got to be one of the prettiest outings...
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Boom Lake in Banff National Park is a popular destination in both summer and winter. I don’t find hiking the...
I have succumbed to the charms of winter in Jasper. Apart from the mountain studded blue skies, sunshine and warm temperatures – even in February, it’s the sheer number of adventures available within minutes of town that has me hooked. I could live here. When it comes to snowshoeing, if...
If you are a traveler with an adventurous spirit then you’ll love Jasper in winter. For a diverse selection of...
Sitting smack in the middle of some of Alberta’s oil country, Rocky Mountain House, might not seem like a destination...
Winter is a great time to visit Elk Island National Park. It’s an easy place to access as a day trip from Edmonton, if only for a few hours. There’s plenty to do – just not a whole lot in the way of services. Here are suggestions based on my...
There’s nothing like big dumps of snow in the mountains to get you motivated to get outside, especially in Alberta...
Those of us who live in Calgary are lucky to have easy access to Kananaskis Country. The area is truly...
I was lucky to spend three fabulous days skiing at Silver Star Mountain Resort near Vernon, British Columbia. I’d heard about the ski resort for years. I’d seen all the colourful photos of the quaint “village” but it wasn’t until friends rented a condo for a month on the ski...
How many of you know that you don’t have to hit the mountains to have fun outside in Calgary in...