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.
The Skyline Trail is Jasper National Park’s highest and most famous backpacking path. Over half of the 44km route is above treeline, treating hikers to wide open views of seemingly endless wildflower meadows and some seriously impressive peaks.
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.
Dreaming of a mountain escape in the Canadian Rockies, away from the crowds? Then I have a suggestion for you – Kananaskis Country, specifically, a stay at Skyridge Glamping. This is the ideal base from which to explore – only 100km from Calgary (closer than Banff!) and yet in the midst of the peaks, with hiking trailheads just minutes away.
Kootenay National Park is one of the lesser-known parks in the Canadian Rockies, yet its northern boundary lies just 30 minutes drive from Banff townsite. It also has some of the most distinctive features of any of the Rockies parks.
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.
Part wine tour, part fun run, timing isn’t everything for the Half Corked Marathon. In fact, timing isn’t even recorded, with the warning that ‘if you come first, you’ve actually lost.’
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!
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.
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.
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!
Visiting Tofino during storm season offers can be an exhilarating experience, whether you choose to witness the ferocious weather from the beach or a hot tub. Here’s everything you need to know!
Over the past decade, the backcountry has taught me more than any guidebook ever could. The reality is, our early backpacking and multi-day paddling adventures were full of missteps. Behind the scenes of 10+ years of outdoor adventure, featuring the mistakes and unexpected events that taught us what really matters on the trail.
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!
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.
Located in British Columbia, just over the provincial border from Banff, Yoho is full of everything that makes the Rockies so spectacular – huge mountains, turquoise lakes, lush valleys, impressive waterfalls and more. Here are the must-do experiences, shared by a frequent visitor!
Having a reservation is the most stress free way to explore and camp in Canada’s national parks. It secures you a spot, a guaranteed place to set up camp and peace of mind during your trip. This post shares pro tips and insights for using Parks Canada camping reservation system plus suggestions of what to do if you don’t secure the site you want.
A look back to our best adventures in 2025, a very busy year with some major milestone achievements and lots of Canadian travel and adventure.
As rewarding as it is challenging, the Top of the Giant Trail offers an unique all day hiking experience in northwestern Ontario. The path ascends the ‘knees’ of the Sleeping Giant, an impressive formation of volcanic rock rising above beautiful Lake Superior, revealing wide ranging vistas of the water as well as the parks’ boreal forest and a deep natural gorge.
Waterton Lakes National Park may be the smallest in the Canadian Rockies, but its size in no way limits its grandeur. This is the place where rolling prairie collides with rugged mountains and the contrast is truly dramatic. This three day itinerary highlights the best and most beautiful activities in the park.