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Western Newfoundland Road Trip Guide: The Best Stops from Port aux Basques to L’Anse aux Meadows

Newfoundland’s wild west coast is a place of rugged shorelines, dramatic mountain scenery and authentic fishing communities, where a rich mix of cultural influences has helped shape some of the friendliest people you’ll meet anywhere in Canada. Western Newfoundland is made for road trips, with long scenic drives along the coast, excellent hiking trails and fascinating historic sites to explore along the way.

Best Things Do in Golden, BC in Fall: Cozy Getaway Guide

For a cozy fall getaway in the Canadian Rockies, Golden ticks all the boxes and then some. Stunning fall colours, authentic mountain town vibes, inviting places to stay and plenty of things to do, all where towering peaks, rivers and national parks converge.

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Long Range Traverse, Gros Morne National Park: Complete 2026 Backpacking Guide

The Long Range Traverse is Gros Morne National Park’s premier backpacking experience, but it’s far from a typical hiking trail. In fact, it’s not a trail at all, but rather a rugged route across the beautiful yet unforgiving Long Range plateau. That said, for experienced backpackers who are comfortable navigating off-trail and dealing with unpredictable weather conditions, the Long Range Traverse offers a chance to explore one of the wildest parts of this spectacular national park.

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Cathedral Provincial Park, British Columbia: Complete Hiking and Camping Guide

Cathedral Provincial Park is one of BC’s most underrated protected areas. The core area of the park sits entirely above 2000m and is traversed by a network of impressive hiking trails with views of mountain peaks, geological formations, alpine lakes and more. Reached on foot and by shuttle, a wide range of visitors can enjoy a backcountry experience.

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The Best Things to do in Jasper in Summer: A Landscape in Transition

Jasper National Park is the largest national park in the Canadian Rockies, stretching across almost 11,000 square kilometres of spectacular mountains, glaciers, valleys, forests, waterfalls and lakes. Discover the best things to do in Jasper in the summer months, the best time for alpine hiking, wildflowers, wildlife watching, scenic drives and more.

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Pemberton to Lillooet Road Trip Guide: Best Stops Along Highway 99 (Duffey Lake Road)

The Duffey Lake Road, part of Highway 99, connects two distinctive communities, each with its own unique character and surrounded by dramatically different landscapes. Along the way, enjoy views of turquoise lakes and rivers, snow-capped peaks, vast glaciers and waterfalls. This post shares our favourite stops along Highway 99 between Lillooet and Pemberton, from hiking trails and campgrounds to roadside viewpoints and day use areas.

Peach Cliff Hike in Okanagan Falls, British Columbia: Complete Trail Guide

Just a short drive south of Penticton, the Peach Cliff hike is short, rewarding and surprisingly interesting. The panoramic views span Vaseux Lake and McIntyre Bluff, stretch across Okanagan Falls and Skaha Lake, and reach all the way to Penticton. As locals, this is one of our favourite trails for a quick early morning summer hike, before the heat sets in.

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48 Hours in Prince Rupert: Best Things to Do

Mountains, ocean and rainforest meet in Prince Rupert, Northwestern BC. Over 16 hours drive from Vancouver (or less than 2 hours by plane), this small city is a gateway to both the Pacific and untamed wilderness. It is also Canada’s rainiest – or, as I prefer, the one with the most rainbows!

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Kettle Valley Rail Trail (KVR) Guide: Midway to Hope

The Kettle Valley Rail Trail (KVR) is one of southern BC’s best assets. Whether you’re looking to learn more about the KVR Trail, find the best sections to explore or pick up a few trip planning tips, this guide has you covered.

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Victoria to Nanaimo Road Trip Guide: 12+ of the Best Places to Stop

For many travellers, the drive from Victoria to Nanaimo is seen as a simple 90-minute trip between Vancouver Island’s two largest cities. But there’s far more to this route than just getting from A to B. Speeding along Highway 1 means skipping past countless worthwhile stops, such as one of BC’s best provincial parks and the world’s largest outdoor collection of totem poles.

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10 Amazing Places to Visit in Eastern Canada

There’s no shortage of incredible sights and scenery to see in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, PEI, Newfoundland and coastal Quebec. While iconic spots like Peggy’s Cove, Gros Morne National Park, Toronto and Hopewell Rocks often take the spotlight, there are so many hidden gems as well. Here are our top picks!

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Snowbird Pass, Mount Robson Provincial Park: Complete Hiking Guide

Snowbird Pass is the most popular day hike from Berg Lake and it’s easy to see why. With spectacular alpine scenery from start to finish, this trail is about the journey as much as the destination. Huge glaciers, lush alpine meadows, marmots, mountain goats and more!

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Basingstoke Canal Towpath, UK: Complete Walking Guide

The UK is threaded with a network of canals, linking landscapes and communities. The 200+ year old Basingstoke Canal is lined by a 32 mile (51km) towpath, which passes a 13th century castle, WWII fortifications, 28 locks and plenty of pubs.

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