Glacier-fed and surrounded by impossibly high mountains, Maligne Lake offers the most epic multi-day canoe trip in the Canadian Rockies. In this post, I’m going to tell you everything you need to know about planning a Maligne Lake canoe trip.
Steep, short and satisfying – that’s the Hermit Trail in a nutshell. In just two hours, you can hike from the highway parking lot to stunning alpine meadows framed by towering mountain peaks. Sure, it’ll take some work to get there but the rewards are truly glorious. Here’s what you need to know about this Glacier National Park (Canada) hike!
BC’s provincial park system ranks third in size in North America, behind only the national parks of Canada and the USA. This post showcases our top picks for BC’s best provincial parks, based on 10+ years of hands on research.
Deciding when is the best time to visit any destination is always difficult – Vancouver Island being no exception. Whether you’re trying to choose the perfect time or only have a small window to go, this post breaks down exactly what you can expect throughout the seasons.
Planning a weekend getaway or a road trip stopover in Saskatoon? This beautiful prairie city offers an impressive mix of attractions and activities, from riverside walks to unique cultural experiences. And all of this is complemented by a food scene that’s innovative, diverse, and proudly local.
Kinney Lake is one of Mount Robson Provincial Park’s most accessible gems – a spectacular turquoise lake framed by mountain peaks, including the highest in the Canadian Rockies, located less than 5km from the trailhead. Here’s everything you need to know about hiking to Kinney Lake in Mount Robson Provincial Park.
The Othello Tunnels were carved through solid granite over a century ago, an engineering marvel that enables modern visitors to walk through the heart of the steep Coquihalla Canyon. This guide provides a full overview of the Othello Tunnels, covering their history, recent restoration, and key information for anyone planning a visit.
If you’ve ever driven through southern British Columbia, chances are you’ve passed through Hope (and probably stopped fo coffee). Spend a little time here, however, and you’ll realise that Hope is more than just a pit stop. The meeting place of mountains, highways, railways and rivers, it is abundant in natural beauty, history and outdoor adventure opportunities.
Did you know that you can see grizzly bears in BC’s legendary Great Bear Rainforest right from Vancouver Island? And from the colourful historic village of Telegraph Cove, too – combining wildlife and heritage in one adventure!
Want to see black bears on Vancouver Island? Head to Tofino! Spectacular Clayoquot Sound has such a dense black bear population due to its abundant natural food sources and mild climate. The best way to go bear watching in Tofino is to join a tour – here’s everything you need to know.
For countless travellers visiting Canada, spotting a wild grizzly bear is the ultimate bucket-list moment. In Campbell River, BC, we were able to do just that, at a safe distance in their natural habitat. It was truly a magical and, honestly, quite surreal experience – the best way to see wild bears in Canada!
Ready to discover a hidden corner of Québec with endless boreal forest, rolling hills, peaceful lakes, star-filled skies, long summer days and approachable small cities, all with a hint of French Canadian charm? Let me introduce you to the uncrowded Abitibi region in Western Québec.
Uncrowded, scenic and rich in natural wonders, we rank the Mingan Archipelago as one of the most special places in Canada. Best known for its amazing limestone monoliths, Mingan also hosts colonies of threatened shorebirds (and puffins!), historic lighthouses and unusual Arctic-alpine plants. This guide shares everything you need to know to plan a trip.
Tucked against Québec’s western border, Témiscamingue is a small yet underrated area that flies under the radar of most travellers. Its compact size makes it perfect for a relaxed road trip, with plenty of time to hike, paddle and discover welcoming small towns along the way.
Bienvenue to Quebec’s Whale Route, a 850km journey along the north shore of the St. Lawrence River, named for the 13 whale species that call these waters home. Plan a road trip from Tadoussac to Kegaska with this comprehensive guide featuring all of the best things to do, places to stop and viewpoints you cannot miss, all based on our first hand experiences.
Picture a turquoise alpine lake ringed by rugged peaks, a remote teahouse, and a meadow glowing with golden larches. Believe it or not, this isn’t Banff National Park. It’s Diana Lake, which is tucked into an alpine valley beneath the Brisco Range on the BC side of the Canadian Rockies.
With 10,000 lakes, 2000 km of rivers and lake routes and 2.5 million acres of land, Wabakimi Provincial Park is a wilderness haven for paddlers, nature lovers and anglers. This is pure northern grandeur, with boreal forest stretching as far as the eye can see, punctuated only by lakes and slabs of granite rock, blanketed by moss and lichen.
If you love the outdoors, Thunder Bay deserves a spot on your Canadian bucket list. This Northwestern Ontario city blends industrial grit with beautiful natural surroundings. With Lake Superior and the Canadian Shield as a backdrop, Thunder Bay is an outdoor adventure playground.
The 22km long Berg Lake Trail, most often backpacked over several days, has it all – massive glaciers, jagged mountain peaks, steep forested valleys, dramatic waterfalls, and turquoise coloured lakes. Put simply, it’s a showcase of the very best the Canadian Rockies has to offer.
Perched unassumingly on the east coast of central Vancouver Island, the small city of Courtenay is an ideal destination for anyone seeking nature with the comforts of an urban locale. Discover more than 40 great things to do in Courtenay and the wider Comox Valley area.