Explore hikes in the Canadian Rockies and beyond with guides to Banff, Yoho, Jasper, and more. Discover breathtaking hikes, wildlife, and iconic landscapes, along with tips for experiencing Canada’s natural beauty. As a born and raised Albertan that has spent countless weekends exploring the mountains, these are some of my most recommended trails, activities and must-see destinations. Also check out my other destinations in Alberta and British Columbia.
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Junction Falls Trail is an undesignated route in the Sheep River Provincial Park area of Kananaskis. This means that the hike is not an official, maintained trail that Alberta Parks manages, as is the case for many popular trails in Kananaskis. The route takes you through a valley following Junction Creek to a stunning, 3-tiered…
Just beyond the west gate of Mount Robson Provincial Park is a small BC recreation site called Little Lost Lake. This area includes two trails: one to a small lake and the other to a waterfall. The hikes start from the same point and branch off after about 1 km on the trail. We completed…
The Yoho Valley is one of my favourite areas to backcountry camp. This summer I went for my third trip in the Yoho Valley area, this time completing the Iceline, Little Yoho Valley and Yoho Valley loop. We travelled almost 22 km over the weekend, traversing across rocky paths and forested trails. The Iceline itself…
Parker Ridge Trail sits at the north edge of Banff National Park, along the Icefields Parkway (Highway 93). It is only a 5-minute drive south of the Wilcox Pass trailhead in Jasper, another incredible hike in the Icefields area. This hike absolutely wowed me. It is short, about 5 km, with incredible mountain views for…
Kinney Lake is a stunning, bright turquoise lake on the Berg Lake Trail in Mount Robson Provincial Park. The trail begins near the Mount Robson Visitor Centre, located just 1 hour west of Jasper, in British Columbia. Berg Lake is a 40 km, world-renowned backpacking route in the backcountry of Mount Robson. Campsites are available…
As a kid, I loved being out on the water. I got to attend summer camps in the Rockies with a canoeing focus, so I still love to get on the water whenever I get a chance. I don’t own my own canoe or paddleboard, so these days I’m happy to join friends with their…
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