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32+ of the Best Beaches in British Columbia, Canada

There’s more sun, sea and sand in British Columbia than you may expect. Here are some of the best beaches we have come across in this beautiful province, ranging from rugged and wild black rock studded beaches to long swathes of sand ideal for sunbathing!

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Mount Assiniboine: Complete 2025 Hiking Guide

Mount Assiniboine is a jewel in the crown of the Canadian Rockies and a hiker’s dream. This comprehensive hiking guide will explain everything you need to know about planning a backpacking trip to this magnificent provincial park

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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.

5 Awesome Alternatives to Banff, Alberta

Banff, Alberta, is the jewel of the Rockies. It’s also the most expensive summer destination in Canada and experiencing a tourism boom. There are other, equally magnificent, options. Here are my top five alternatives to Banff and everything you need to know about them!

Riding the Pipe Mountain Coaster at Revelstoke Mountain Resort, BC

The 1.4km Revelstoke Mountain Coaster is an exhilarating ride like no other in British Columbia, Canada. This guide features everything you need to know about riding the Revelstoke Mountain Coaster, including an experience guide as well as insider tips and advice to make the most of your day at Revelstoke Mountain Resort. 

A Walking Wine Tour of the Naramata Bench, British Columbia

The Naramata Bench is home to the highest concentration of wineries in BC – over 35 wineries in one twenty kilometer stretch Here’s all of the details of our budget walking wine tour of the Naramata Bench, visiting as many as 11 wineries

Hiking the Kananaskis Valley from Mount Engadine Lodge, Alberta

Imagine a place with all of the incredible mountain vistas of Banff National Park but none of the mass tourism. This is Alberta’s Kananaskis Valley and the best way to explore is from Mount Engadine Lodge, a road accessible wilderness lodge with all the comforts of civilisation. 

11 Fun Things to Do in Leavenworth in Summer

Anyone who only stops to grab a bratwurst, drink a beer and admire the wooden balconies and tiered roofs, would be missing out on the incredible range of things to do in Leavenworth. Here’s a complete list!

15+ Things to Do in Halifax in Summer, Nova Scotia

Halifax is a fun, friendly and young city, especially in summer. In fact, it rivals Vancouver for my favourite city in Canada. Here is everything we discovered about celebrating summer in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

A Love-Hate Relationship with Skagway, Alaska

With a mix of coastal Alaskan scenery, diamonds and cruise ships, Skagway is a beautiful yet baffling town. But there is still plenty of wilderness spirit in this small community, even if it is hard to see in the height of summer