Western Canada, specifically locales in and around Banff and Lake Louise, Alberta, offers blue lakes, rugged terrain, and dramatic mountain vistas worthy of the best hikes. Much of the terrain is found Banff National Park, Canada’s first National Park and a UNESCO World Heritage Site which welcomes over 3 million visitors each year. While Banff…
The fresh air, lush greenery, and snow-capped mountains are just a few of the many remarkable traits about Vancouver you’ll notice upon your arrival. Located in Western Canada, Vancouver is a seaport situated on the Lower Mainland of British Columbia. Because much of its land meets water, this coastal city merges aesthetic pleasure with recreation,…
Most travelers to Ontario focus on three destinations: Toronto, Ottawa, and Niagara Falls. While there’s nothing wrong with them, I don’t feel they showcase the incredible and beautiful wilderness this province has to offer. So instead, in this itinerary, I will take you to three of my favorite national / provincial parks on this 10…
Beautiful glacial mountains, pristine turquoise lakes, serene scenery everywhere you look. That’s what Instagram tells you expect when you plan a trip to Banff, and in fact, Instagram and social media are probably a large part of the reason why you’re planning a trip to Banff in the first place. The truth is that Banff…
If you’re like me (in which case, God help you) you’ll do anything to leave home for the weekend and see a new place. (As in, take a 2:45 AM flight back from Puerto Rico and roll up to work with sea salt still in your hair kind of anything) So naturally, when I lived…
Welcome to another installment of my guest post series, “Offbeat Travel.” This time, I bring you Dawn Nicholson of 5 Lost Together who is sharing her experience in a tiny town called Taloyoak in Northern Canada’s Nunavut territory, located in the Arctic Circle. Read on below! *** My home country of Canada is a very popular…
The city of Vancouver is located in the Lower Mainland region of British Columbia in Canada. The city’s mild climate and location surrounded by ocean, mountains, rivers, and lakes make the area a popular destination for outdoor activities with fantastic hiking trails near Vancouver. Downtown Vancouver is in close proximity to the North Shore Mountain…
Rugged and extreme in its vast beauty, Tofino is the jewel of a visit to Vancouver Island in Canada. This seaside Canadian village offers adventurous travelers an array of cool things to see and do in Tofino. Tofino itself is only a small coastal village but is perfectly located adjacent to the stunning Pacific Rim…
Anchored by nearby Revelstoke Mountain Resort, the fast-growing outdoorsy town offers year-round thrills and family fun. Not a skier? No worries. Summers in Interior BC offer just as much, if not more, adventure. World-class hiking, climbing, and dining await — here’s your ultimate summer in Revelstoke weekend itinerary! Whether you’re visiting Revelstoke on its own…
