Adventures Archives - Travel with the Smile

Sunshine Meadows Gondola & Hike in Banff

by Maya Steiningerova | Last updated Jul 25, 2025 | Blog, Canada, Hiking & Trekking

Are you ready for a hiking trip with wildflowers, alpine lakes, and endless mountain views? Then Sunshine Meadows Gondola is just for you! Sunshine Meadows Gondola in Banff National Park takes you to epic ski destinations in winter and alpine lakes, vibrant...

Maligne Canyon Icewalk in Jasper National Park

by Maya Steiningerova | Feb 27, 2024 | Blog, Canada, Winter Sports

Maligne Canyon Icewalk is one of the best things to do in Jasper in winter. Let us take you on a beautiful walk through the deepest canyon in Jasper during winter, with frozen waterfalls and deep gorges. Jasper National Park is an epic destination in the Canadian...

Maligne Lake Cruise – Honest Review and Tips for Visiting

by Maya Steiningerova | Last updated May 6, 2025 | Blog, Canada, Water Activities

Maligne Lake is a glacial-fed lake in Jasper National Park surrounded by incredible mountain peaks, wildlife, and glaciers. It’s home to Spirit Island, a sacred place of Nakoda Indigenous people and the most photographed place in Jasper. If you don’t want to paddle...

Lake Minnewanka Cruise – Honest Review and Tips for Visiting

by Maya Steiningerova | Last updated May 3, 2025 | Blog, Canada, Water Activities

Lake Minnewanka is the most popular lake within a short drive from Banff. You can picnic on the shore, go mountain biking, hiking, camping, kayaking, or enjoy the lake from a different perspective on the Lake Minnewanka Cruise. Here’s everything you need to know about...

Quarry Lake, Canmore – Here’s All You Need to Know

by Maya Steiningerova | Sep 7, 2023 | Blog, Canada, Water Activities

Quarry Lake in Canmore is a breathtaking spot year-round with a mountainous background. Whether you like swimming, watching wildlife, biking or photography, Quarry Lake has it all. Here’s all the info you need for visiting. We visited Quarry Lake countless times in...

Tips for visiting Rundle Forebay/Canmore Reservoir

by Maya Steiningerova | Last updated May 8, 2025 | Blog, Canada, Water Activities

Rundle Forebay, also called Canmore Reservoir, is a popular spot in Canmore for kayakers and stand-up paddleboarders. Here is all the info you need for visiting. Rundle Forebay is our favourite and one of the best places for stand-up paddleboarding in the Rockies....

Inflatable Itiwit Kayak – The Best Summer Gear for Families

by Maya Steiningerova | Last updated May 3, 2025 | Blog, Travel Tips, Water Activities

If you follow us on Instagram, you know we’re big fans of outdoor gear from Decathlon. They offer affordable and durable gear for all ages and activities since 1976. Our son wears lots of clothes, and Michal loves his mountain bike from Decathlon. After many...

Tips for visiting Calgary Tower (dining, climbing challenge & more)

by Maya Steiningerova | Last updated Jul 30, 2025 | Blog, Canada, Exploring cities

Explore the heart of Calgary from the 191-meter Calgary Tower. Whether you take the elevator up, race to run up the stairs or dine at the revolving restaurant on top, we’ve got you covered with first-hand experience and tips for visiting Calgary Tower. Calgary Tower...

Calgary to Golden: 17 BEST Road Trip Stops

by Maya Steiningerova | Last updated May 3, 2025 | Blog, Canada, Road trips and Hitchhiking

Driving from Calgary to Golden can only take 3 hours, but why would you rush when you can see the most beautiful places of the Canadian Rockies on the way? We’ve gathered the best road trip stops for your drive from Calgary to Golden. Golden’s popularity is increasing...

Sherbrooke Lake Hike in Yoho National Park

by Maya Steiningerova | Last updated May 3, 2025 | Blog, Canada, Hiking & Trekking

Sherbrooke Lake in Yoho National Park is a true hidden gem. After a short hike through the wood, you’re greeted with a stunning green lake and no crowds! It’s the hike I recommend the most when visiting Yoho National Park in the Canadian Rockies. We visited Yoho...