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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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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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Parks Canada Reservation Guide: Pro Tips and Insights to Secure a Camp Spot

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.

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Waterton Lakes National Park 3 Day Itinerary: Hiking, Wildlife and Waterfalls

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.

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Baker Lake and the Skoki Loop Hiking Guide, Banff National Park

The Skoki Valley is a much-loved part of Banff National Park and it’s easy to see why. A network of well travelled backcountry trails connect a series of spectacular valleys, passes, mountains and lakes. For anyone who loves the alpine, it’s a dream to explore. One of the most popular routes is the Skoki Loop, with Baker Lake serving as one of its many highlights.

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.

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The Hermit Trail, Glacier National Park: Complete Hiking Guide

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!

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Discover the Mingan Archipelago, Québec: National Park Travel Guide

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.

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How to Visit Lake O’Hara Without a Reservation

Fallen in love with Lake O’Hara in British Columbia but don’t have a shuttle bus reservation to get there? Perhaps you missed the chance to join the lottery in March or didn’t realise there was a lottery system at all. Either way, this post is for you! I’ll explain how it is still possible to visit Lake O’Hara without a reservation.

Digging into the Past: Fossil Fever Tour at Grasslands National Park, Saskatchewan

There we were, in the middle of the Badlands, brushing dirt away to reveal more and more of a triceratops’ femur. I was living my Jurassic Park dream — and it’s more accessible than you may think. The Fossil Fever event is held in Grasslands National Park every August. It’s a must do for anyone with even a passing interest in dinosaurs!

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BC Parks 2026 Camping Reservations Guide

If you’re new to BC, it can be tricky to work out how the provincial and national park camping system works. This post explains when and how to reserve provincial and national park campgrounds, plus tips and advice for securing a spot!

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2 Week BC Coast and Rockies Road Trip: Detailed Itinerary + Map

Can’t choose between visiting Vancouver Island or the Canadian Rockies? You don’t have to! This two-week BC Coast and Rockies road trip route showcases both ocean and mountain regions as well as lush temperate rainforest and dry grasslands. Expect to see turquoise lakes, deep canyons, gorgeous sandy beaches, huge waterfalls and more.

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Ultimate 2 Week Western Canada Road Trip from Vancouver: Itinerary, Tips & Map

If you have only one chance (and two weeks) to explore Western Canada, this is the road trip for you. As well as including all of the ‘must sees,’ this two week Western Canada road trip itinerary many of the contrasting landscapes that make this region so unique. Think temperate rainforest, desert and mountains, all in one road trip!

Lake O’Hara 2026 Hiking and Camping Guide, Yoho National Park

Lake O’Hara really is the crown jewel of the Canadian Rockies. With pristine turquoise lakes, cascading waterfalls, soaring mountain peaks, giant glaciers, hanging valleys and more (!), Lake O’Hara has it all. If you only have time to explore just one place in the Canadian Rockies, Lake O’Hara would be an excellent choice.

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Lake O’Hara Alpine Circuit: 2026 Hiking Guide

The Lake O’Hara Alpine Circuit is a truly spectacular high elevation hiking experience in Yoho National Park. This 11km loop trail offers a highlights reel of the Lake O’Hara area, one of the Canadian Rockies most beautiful alpine landscapes.

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