Banff National Park, Canada’s oldest and most popular, typically receives over 4 million visitors per year. Arguably, the most beloved spot within the park, is the Johnston Canyon hike. Each year approximately 1 million hikers explore the wonders of this Alberta gem. Accessed from the Bow Valley Parkway (Highway 1A, running parallel to the Trans […]
20 Tips to Stay Awake Driving – Ways to Stay Alert
Hitting the open road. Exploring little known destinations. Days of driving endless roads. My eyelids droop at the thought of having to stay awake driving. I can sleep anywhere. On long haul flights I am the annoying passenger that snoozes happily through babies screaming, food carts banging into my elbow and snoring seat mates. As […]
Banff Juniper Hotel – A Meeting Place for Thousands of Years
The tops of the pine trees seem to whisper ancient legends in the breeze. At the hillside location, the Banff Juniper Hotel’s panoramic view is arguably one of the best in Canada’s first National Park. At the base of Mount Norquay Road, the Juniper looks out at Vermillion Lakes, Rundle, Sulphur and Tunnel mountains. More […]
Alberta Mountains – Wonderful to Weird Names
When driving through the mountains on our way to the ski hill or hiking trail, I never tire from the awesome beauty of the Alberta mountains. What has always intrigued me is the variety of mountain names. Where did they come from? What is their meaning or tribute? There are over 1000 named Alberta mountains […]
Quaint Cabins in Banff National Park – The Parkway Cabin Collection
The jaw dropping scenery of the Bow Valley Parkway leaves heads twisting to and fro as if in a scenic wilderness tennis match. With iconic mountains and plentiful wildlife, the parkway is one of the top five natural attractions named by Trip Advisor. Tucked into pine woods and forests among stunning vistas, between Banff and […]
2021 Top 10 – What Our Readers Chose
Farewell to 2021, with tourism and travel continuing to struggle for a second year. With yet another year close to home, would we with a travel blog even have a 2021 top 10 to choose from? Thankfully living near one of the most beautiful places on earth, the Canadian Rockies, provide a wondrous backyard. With […]