The 10 Essentials for Exploring the Backcountry
Whether you’re starting a week-long hike in the mountains or want to explore a 6km long trail near the highway, here are the essential items you should be carrying.
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The Best Snowshoeing in Banff: Sunshine Meadows on the Continental Divide
Snowshoeing in Banff National Park is a must when visiting in winter. And Sunshine Meadows is one of the best places to go, a powder paradise with no-one else in sight. Here’s everything you need to know
42+ Amazing Things to Do in Banff in Winter: Complete Travel Guide
There’s definitely no shortage of fun things to do in Banff in winter. In this post, we’ll share our absolute top picks for things to do in Banff in winter as well as 20+ more ideas, to help you make your trip the best it can be!
Pigeon Lake Ice Golf Tournament: Alberta’s Most Unique Winter Event
Covered in 36 inches of ice and rippled with recently fallen snow, Pigeon Lake, near Edmonton, is an unlikely spot for a golfing tournament. But add in 240 golfers, 27 holes and buckets of brightly coloured balls and you have the most brr-illiant way to embrace the end of winter.
Jumbo Pass Trail near Kaslo: Complete Hiking Guide
The best hikes aren’t always the longest ones, as proven by the Jumbo Pass Trail near Kaslo, British Columbia. There’s only 5km of distance between the parking lot and Jumbo Pass itself, yet the reward is immense – a beautiful subalpine landscape, backdropped by huge peaks and glaciers. Here’s what you need to know.
25+ Amazing Vancouver Island Waterfalls You Must Visit
Waterfall chasers rejoice! Whether you’re looking to add something special to your itinerary or plan a waterfall focused adventure, this post will help you locate the best Vancouver Island waterfalls.
How To Start Hiking in the Winter (Without Freezing!)
Winter hiking can be intimidating. Heading out in the snow, ice, and below-zero temperatures requires careful preparation to stay warm, safe, and comfortable. But here’s the good news: you don’t need to stop hiking when the snow arrives. Here are some winter hiking tips to get you started!
Nootka Trail: Complete 2025 Hiking Guide
The 35km long Nootka Trail offers a wild coastal backpacking experience on what feels like the edge of the Earth. Discover more about the Nootka Trail, with our own five day trip report and comprehensive hiking guide.
West Coast Trail Itineraries: Ideas and Advice for 5, 6, 7 + 8 Days
Hiking the West Coast Trail is a once in a lifetime experience for many. With this in mind as well as the remote location and logistics required to get there, most WCT hikers arrive with a plan. This post features 12+ West Cost Trail itineraries, designed to inspire and inform your own trip planning.
The Best Vancouver to Calgary Road Trip Routes: Highway 1 & Alternatives
A Vancouver to Calgary road trip offers a highlights reel of BC and Alberta. This post features our top five Vancouver to Calgary road trips, including the classic Highway 1 route as well as three beyond the beaten path alternatives and our ultimate round trip itinerary.
Where to go Snowshoeing in Penticton, British Columbia
Discover our top five snowshoeing trails in and around the city of Penticton, British Columbia, ideal for beginner or novice snowshoers.
17 of the Best Canoe Trips in British Columbia
Explore the BC’s dramatic mountains and misty forests from a different perspective – the classic Canadian canoe. Here are 17 of the best BC canoe trips you need to paddle ASAP.
Hiking the McIntyre Bluff (nʕaylintn) Trail: Complete Guide
Striking McIntyre Bluff rises 300m above beautiful Vaseux Lake, providing awesome panoramic views of vineyards, orchards and arid lands to those who take the time to hike it. It’s a must do Okanagan Valley trail!
West Coast Trail Transportation: Logistics, Schedules, Parking + More
Famed for rugged, untouched coastal scenery, the West Coast Trail is a legendary 5-8 day backpacking experience. But this wilderness setting does mean that the West Coast Trail (WCT) is somewhat tricky to access. This post will explain everything you need to know about West Coast Trail transportation to plan your ideal hike!
The West Coast Trail: Complete 2026 Hiking Guide
The West Coast Trail is one of Canada’s most iconic hiking trails. The demanding 75km journey along Vancouver Island’s rugged coastline traverses windswept sandy beaches, gnarled old growth forest, slippery boulder fields, surge channels and tidal pools. This comprehensive guide will help you prepare to hike the legendary West Coast Trail.
West Coast Trail Campground Guide
The West Coast Trail is one of Canada’s most iconic hiking trails. Most hikers spend 6-8 days traversing the challenging 75km long trail, camping at their choice of 13 designated campgrounds. In this post, I’ll share the lowdown on each and every West Coast Trail campground, as well as other accommodation options.
Maligne Lake: Complete 2026 Camping and Paddling Guide
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.
15 of the Best Gifts for Hikers | Most Items $50 or Less
Need some gift ideas for a hiker? As regular hikers and ex-outdoor store managers we have you covered! Here are our top recommendations for the best gifts for hikers, with budget, midrange and luxury options.
The HBC Heritage Trail (1849): Complete Hiking Guide
Crossing the Cascade Mountains by foot has been made possible with the restored 74km Hudson’s Bay Company Heritage Trail (1849) from Hope to Tulameen, British Columbia. The reinstatement of this historical trail enables hikers to step into the footsteps of First Nation and European traders.
The Heather Trail, Manning Park: Complete Hiking Guide
The Heather Trail is one of British Columbia’s premier backpacking paths, offering huge rewards for relatively little effort. Featuring sweeping mountain views, vibrant wildflower meadows, great camping facilities and minimal elevation gain, it’s the ideal destination for a first time backpacking trip.