The beauty is surreal. Moraine Lake, gleaming in sunlight, as if turquoise gems have dissolved into its glacial lake waters. Tourists and locals alike, find it challenging to pull their eyes from the mesmerizing shades. One of Canada’s most popular destinations, figuring out how to get to Moraine Lake has become a travel puzzle. The […]
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Category: Alberta
Why It’s Cool2Carpool to Mount Norquay Ski Resort
Rows of snow-covered shivering vehicles crowd together as if in an effort to keep warm. Overflowing the Mount Norquay ski resort parking lot, skiers and snowboarders took advantage of Toonie Tuesday, a wildly popular charitable initiative once a month in Banff National Park. From 2011 to 2017, on these select Tuesdays, a toonie (two Canadian […]
Where To Go Dog Sledding in Alberta
Can dogs smile? With their warm breath hanging in crisp winter air, the husky sled dogs appear to grin in anticipation. Dog sledding in Alberta is often done on snow covered lakes with soaring mountains acting as the backdrop. Either the dogs are thrilled with the view or more likely, the joy of running. Priding […]
Calgary Peace Bridge Vandalism – Peace No More
One million dollars in damage. With over 80 percent of the glass windows of Calgary Peace Bridge shattered, residents and visitors are left to wonder. Why would the individual, now arrested, use bricks and tools to cause such destruction to an iconic city structure? What is the Calgary Peace Bridge? Built to accommodate pedestrians and […]
Norquay Via Ferrata – Best Banff Adventure
“What is the best thing to do in Banff?” With apologies to every other Banff adventure, the Norquay via ferrata is the response we most often give adventure seeking visitors. Gaping at the wondrous expanse of Canada’s Rocky Mountains in Banff National Park is a stop-the-car moment for any traveler. However, to be able to […]
Johnston Canyon Hike – Bow Valley Parkway Closes and Becomes Cycling Paradise
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 […]