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.
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!
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!
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.
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!
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.
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.
The Okanagan Valley is the place to be in spring, especially in April and early May. Few other places in BC shake off winter this quickly. Discover how to spend 3 days in Vernon in spring, to enjoy the season to its fullest!
Featuring dramatic looking granite spires, Bugaboo Provincial Park is legendary for climbers. But it has a lot to offer hikers too.
The most popular route into the core of the park is the Conrad Kain Hut Trail. In this case, the journey is as exciting (and beautiful!) as the destination.
Vancouver Island has the highest concentration of caves in North America and Little Huson Caves is one of the best (and most accessible) examples.
This regional park offers the chance to explore a beautifully eroded canyon, with a turquoise coloured river, intricate rock formations and a spectacular cathedral-like cave entrance.
Discover 15+ magical places to see magnificent big trees around Vancouver Island, British Columbia, ranging from magical old growth groves and remote valleys to coastal hiking trails and scenic campgrounds
Every autumn, E.C. Manning Provincial Park plays host to a little colour changing magic. This is all thanks to the Frosty Mountain larches, which turn a gorgeous golden yellow before the needles drop. Read on to discover everything you need to know about visiting the Frosty Mountain larches in Manning Park including when to go, how to hike there and what to bring.
Hiking is undoubtedly one of the best ways to take in the true beauty of the Vernon area. If you’re looking for some of the best short Vernon hiking trails, this is the list for you!
2171m high and featuring a massive exposed slab of granite rock, Little White Mountain is a unique summer hike destination in BC’s Okanagan Valley region. The summit offers spectacular 360 degree views of Kelowna, Okanagan Lake, rolling hills and distant mountain ranges.
Located on a hilly plateau between two gorgeous lakes, Predator Ridge Resort is a stunning setting for hiking. The network includes over 25km of maintained hiking trails. All the details are here, with our top recommendations and more
British Columbia is a hiker’s paradise. From the snow capped peaks of the Rocky Mountains to the lush forests of Vancouver Island, there are endless day hiking trails to explore across the province. Discover our all time favourite day hiking trails in British Columbia
Kokanee Glacier Provincial Park is a true backcountry wilderness area, an alpine hiking and skiing paradise. Located in the West Kootenays and accessed by unpaved roads, solitude is easy to find in this park. More than a dozen trails lead across the rugged high-elevation landscape. Here’s what you need to know to go!