Jasper National Park is truly a beautiful place to visit in the Canadian Rockies. I have loved exploring this area year after year and during different seasons. Planning a trip to Jasper is great if you’re visiting nearby Banff National…
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3 Days in Rome: Itinerary for First Time Visitors (+ Map!)
Planning a trip to Rome can feel a little overwhelming! There’s so much to see, so much history, and not nearly enough time. I put together this 3 day Rome itinerary to try to help you plan your trip, based on my own…
Vermilion Lakes: Your Ultimate Guide! (2026)
The Vermilion Lakes in Banff National Park are a chain of lakes with a beautiful ecosystem and stunning views of Mount Rundle. Fun animals live here like squirrels, muskrats, geese, deer, and more. One of my favourite things about the…
Peyto Lake: Your Ultimate Guide to Visiting (2026)
Peyto lake is a glacier-fed lake located on the Icefields Parkway in Alberta, Canada. I live around 4 hours from the Canadian Rockies and have visited Peyto Lake 4 times over the years during my adventures in Banff National Park!…
Chester Lake Hike in Kananaskis Country, Alberta
The Chester Lake Hike in Peter Lougheed Provincial Park pleasantly surprised me when I first 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…
Bruges in 2 Days: A Magical Weekend Itinerary
Bruges in 2 days is the perfect addition to any trip throughout Europe. This fairytale city and hidden gem located in Belgium has everything from enchanting canals to awe-inspiring historical landmarks, this city has so much to offer and spending…
Brussels in 2 Days: Your Two Day Itinerary
Visiting Brussels in 2 days is the perfect addition to any European itinerary – whether its 2 weeks from Amsterdam to Paris or an amazing 2 month trip all around Europe. I loved my two day trip to Brussels –…
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…
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…
Bow Valley Parkway Cycling: Your Ultimate Guide (2025)
Cycling the Bow Valley Parkway is such a fun adventure to do in Banff this summer! The Bow Valley Parkway is a secondary highway (Highway 1A) that connects the Town of Banff to Lake Louise. It is considered the scenic…
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…
