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7 Fall Hikes Near Calgary You Need to Try
As fall approaches, many hikers are eager to get their last snow-free trails in. There is also a sense of Larch Madness as people flock towards the mountains in hopes of a glimpse of these beautiful trees in their golden glory. My fall hikes include easy and moderate trails, some which include larch trees and…
What to See and Do in Waterton Lakes National Park Alberta
Waterton Lakes is in the southwestern corner of Alberta, bordering British Columbia to the west the American Glacier National Park in Montana to the south. The area is known for its large lakes, the largest of which stretches across the border between Canada and the US. There are also beautiful mountains, stunning waterfalls, and lovely…
Blakiston Falls Hike: A Short Trail Near Red Rock Canyon
Blakiston Falls is an easy, 2 km out-and-back trail near Red Rock Canyon in Waterton Lakes National Park. The trail begins at the canyon and continues through the forest for 1 km to reach the falls. The trail has very little elevation, making it a family-friendly trail suitable for young children. The total trail takes…
Bear’s Hump Hike: Watching Waterton from Above
There’s a reason Bear’s Hump is such a well-known and well-loved spot in Waterton. The views from the top of the trail give hikers an aerial view over the town of Waterton, as well as the lakes and the Prince of Wales Hotel. Better yet, Bear’s Hump is a short trek, only 2.8 km round…
Hiking to Wall Lake from Waterton to Akamina-Kishinena Parks
The hike to Wall Lake is stunning and surprisingly easy. The trail brings you to a vibrant blue-green lake beneath a towering mountain ridge. It is a 11.5 km out-and-back trail that begins in Waterton Lakes National Park and crosses both park and provincial borders in BC’s Akamina-Kishinena Provincial Park. There is also a small…
Exploring Mount Robson Provincial Park and Valemount, BC
This summer I got the opportunity to stay at a cabin just outside the Mount Robson Provincial Park area in British Columbia. This beautiful mountain park is just west of Jasper, Alberta, and gets it’s name from the tallest mountain in the Canadian Rockies which towers over the surrounding valley. The park is also known…
Paint Pots Interpretive Trail in Kootenay National Park
The Paint Pots in Kootenay National Park are a short interpretive trail off Highway 93. This trail is mostly flat, with beautiful views along the way. This trail also marks the beginning of the Rockwall Trail, a 54 km trail that links Paint Pots to Floe Lake. If you’re looking for a family-friendly trail, or…
Hiking Boom Lake Trail in Banff National Park
Boom Lake is a fantastic trail next to the Continental Divide in Banff National Park. This trail is 5.1 km one way to the lake, with just under 200 metres of elevation. This trail really surprised me. We arrived at the lake sooner than I anticipated, and the views were incredible. We even got serenaded…
Hiking to Galatea Lakes in Kananaskis’s Spray Valley
Galatea Lakes is a long out-and-back trail in Spray Valley, Kananaskis. Beginning at Galatea Day Use area, you follow Galatea Creek Trail to the alpine cirque that holds the lakes. The hike brings you past 10 bridges and three lakes. We did this trail as part of our backpacking trip to Lillian Lake campground, but…
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