Canada, the second largest country by landmass in the world and my home. As much as I love travelling internationally, I also love to explore the diversity of my own country. From the rainforests of Vancouver Island to the charming history of Quebec, you can find my accounts and recommendations for exploring the true north. Scroll to see my latest posts about exploring Canada beyond the Rocky Mountains, or choose a tag below.
Quick Day Trips from Calgary for the Summer
While Calgary is a common starting point for trips to Banff, Jasper, and other national parks in the Canadian Rockies, it is also a great hub for day trips to small towns in Alberta. Banff and Jasper National Parks are beautiful, but Alberta has a great diversity in its landscape, culture, and historic sites that…
Unique Places to Visit in Cochrane, Alberta
Cochrane is a town of just over 30,000 people in Southern Alberta, around 30 minutes west of Calgary. If you are looking to take a day trip from Calgary, there are many things to do in Cochrane. Many Calgarians will stop in Cochrane during a weekend in the summer, enjoying the small town charm, local…
Hiking to Upper Goldstream Falls, Vancouver Island, BC
Upper Goldstream Falls is a short hike near Langford, BC on Vancouver Island. It’s a great hike if you’re looking for something that will take about an hour. The trail leads to a picturesque waterfall and swimming hole. The hike starts at the gatehouse for Goldstream Park Campground and continues 1.5 km to the falls.…
10 Adventurous Destinations in Alberta that Aren’t Banff
Banff is Canada’s most well-known national park (as well as its oldest), and a popular tourist destination. While it is indisputably beautiful, it can be very crowded, especially during the summer months. In fact, Banff sees around 4 million tourists every year, most of which visit the town of Banff, pop. 9,600. If you are…
Juan de Fuca Trail: Chin Beach to Sombrio Beach
Day 3 was our final day on the trail. We woke up at 7 am and got to see orcas pass by as we ate breakfast. I cannot express the extent of my excitement in words, it was a truly magical moment. The morning was bright and clear, unlike the previous morning which gave us…
Juan de Fuca Trail: Bear Beach to Chin Beach
Day 2 of the Juan de Fuca trail was our most difficult day of the journey. We hiked from Bear Beach (kilometre 8.6) to Chin Beach (kilometre 21) and gained a total of 540 metres of elevation throughout the day. The bluffs in this section are steep, so be prepared for lots of hill-climbing and…
A Casual Backpacker’s Guide to the Juan de Fuca Marine Trail
On October 4-6th my partner and I embarked on a 3-day backpacking trip, hiking 30 km of the 47 km Juan de Fuca Marine Trail. We hiked from the China Beach trailhead west to Sombrio Beach, covering the most challenging section of the hike. We got amazing weather and had no trouble finding a place…
Wandering the East Shore of Kootenay Lake
On June 28th, we arrived in Riondel, BC. Riondel is a very small town on the east shore of Kootenay Lake in interior British Columbia. While we spent the next two days exploring the west side of the lake, our first evening was spent in East Kootenay. We toured Riondel and walked up to the…
Exploring West Kootenay in British Columbia
Over the July long weekend, we packed up our car and made our way to Riondel, BC. This tiny town on the east shore of Kootenay Lake has a population of only 253 people. It is around a 7-hour drive from Calgary, so we got up early to get out of the city before rush…
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