Visiting the Canadian Rockies without a car is a question I get asked all the time by travellers trying to visit Jasper and Banff National Park on a budget. I’ve lived 4 hours away from Banff and Jasper my whole…
Ptarmigan Cirque Hike: Everything you need to know!
Located in the heart of Kananaskis Country in Peter Lougheed Provincial Park, the Ptarmigan Cirque hike is one of my favourite hiking trails in the Canadian Rockies. This hike takes you through a variety of landscapes, starting in a steep…
Chester Lake Hike in Kananaskis Country, Alberta
The Chester Lake Hike in Peter Lougheed Provincial Park pleasantly surprised me when I hiked it in July 2023! Rated as moderate on AllTrails, this is the perfect day hike if you’re looking for a less trafficked hike that has…
Swimming in Banff: Your Complete Guide
Swimming in Banff is one of the best things to do on a hot summer day in the mountains. There are a bunch of different places to swim in Banff National Park, from alpine lakes to public swimming pools and…
Hiking Sunshine Meadows in Banff: Your Guide
Hiking Sunshine Meadows in Banff is one of my all-time favourite hikes I’ve done so far in the Canadian Rockies (maybe ever!), and it’s a great easy hike in Banff! There are so many amazing alpine lakes at Sunshine Meadows…
Banff on a Budget: Tips to Help You Save Money in Banff
Visiting Banff National Park can be an expensive trip to take, but visiting Banff on a budget is definitely possible!! These are my best tips to save money while visiting Banff, or at least to try and cut costs during…
How to Be a Responsible Visitor in Banff, Jasper, & The Canadian Rockies: The 7 Leave No Trace Principles
As Banff, Jasper, and the Canadian Rockies, in general, become more and more popular, it’s important for visitors to keep in mind the 7 Leave No Trace Principles as they explore this stunning place. These principles are important because they…
16 Easy Hikes Near Banff
There are so many amazing, easy hikes near Banff, that you could spend a week hiking and still not visit every trail! No matter where you go, Banff National Park is absolutely stunning, but for the best views, sometimes you…
Mistaya Canyon Hike in Banff National Park
The Mistaya Canyon hike is located just off the Icefields Parkway in Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada. It’s a super pretty, short hike that is relatively close to the parking lot and leads to a stunning canyon and waterfall with…
Siffleur Falls Hike in David Thompson Country, Alberta
The Siffleur Falls hike is a beautiful hike for all skill levels, as it is relatively flat (one small hill!) and so diverse. As you hike, you’ll pass through meadows, 2 bridges, a boardwalk, a forested area with some cliffs…
Bow Valley Parkway Cycling: Your Ultimate Guide (2024)
Cycling the Bow Valley Parkway is such a fun adventure to do in Banff this summer! The Bow Valley Parkway is like a secondary highway that connects the Town of Banff to Lake Louise. It is like the scenic route…
Lake Louise Itinerary: Explore this breath-taking place in one day
Lake Louise is an amazing place to visit in the Canadian Rockies, and is a stop on almost everyone’s Banff National Park bucket list! Find out how to visit Lake Louise in 1 day using this itinerary, and have the…