by Maya Steiningerova | Last updated Oct 17, 2025 | Blog, Canada, Wildlife and Nature
Learn about wolves and their importance in the Canadian Rockies, and watch them interact with humans and each other at Northern Lights Wildlife Wolf Centre. Golden is a fantastic base for adventurers who love the outdoors, extreme sports and animals. Bears and elk are...
by Maya Steiningerova | Last updated Oct 17, 2025 | Biking, Blog, Canada
Mount 7 is not only an iconic mountain, where you can see number 7 when the snow is melting on top, but also a great place for mountain biking, hiking, and paragliding. Mount 7 is located in the Canadian Rockies east of Golden, British Columbia. While many mountains...
by Maya Steiningerova | Last updated Oct 17, 2025 | Blog, Canada, Winter Sports
Fairmont Hot Springs Resort offers hot springs pools to relax your tired muscles after a ski day, a perfect family-friendly getaway in winter. The resort is located in a small community of Fairmont Hot Springs in British Columbia, between the beautiful Purcell and the...
by Maya Steiningerova | Last updated Oct 17, 2025 | Blog, Canada, Exploring cities
Hangar Flight Museum in Calgary focuses on flight history in Western Canada. There are lots of military and commercial planes. You can even explore some of them from the inside during special events. Hangar Flight Museum is great for spending an afternoon with your...
by Maya Steiningerova | Last updated Oct 17, 2025 | Blog, Canada, People and Culture
Global Fest is an annual family-friendly cultural & fireworks festival that lights up the sky and features a dance program, interactive games, and world-class fireworks by pyro artists. Global Fest has entertained locals and visitors for 20 years, and its...
by Maya Steiningerova | Last updated Oct 17, 2025 | Blog, Canada, Winter Sports
Ice skating at Olympic Plaza is an iconic Calgary holiday experience. With a giant Christmas tree in the middle, lights all around the rink, and a view of Calgary Tower, itβs the prettiest rink in Calgary. Here’s our review so you know what to expect when...
by Maya Steiningerova | Last updated Oct 17, 2025 | Blog, Canada, Wildlife and Nature
Between Purcell Mountains and the Canadian Rockies lies Rocky Mountain Buffalo Ranch, where you can get close to a herd of buffalos. Itβs a highlight of any trip to Golden, and in this blog post, Iβm sharing with you what the visit looks like and what you can expect....
by Maya Steiningerova | Last updated Oct 17, 2025 | Blog, Canada, Hiking & Trekking
Just a short drive from Golden in British Columbia lays Kicking Horse Mountain Resort, a year-round adventure hub. While winter brings epic skiing, the summer seems even better for a visit. In summer, this is what you can do at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort: see Boo,...
by Maya Steiningerova | Last updated Oct 17, 2025 | Blog, Canada, Hiking & Trekking, Road trips and Hitchhiking, Wildlife and Nature
Our 3-day itinerary for Golden, British Columbia, covers outdoor activities for all adventure seekers that visit this wonderful town. Nestled in British Columbia, between Columbia and the Rocky Mountains, lies Golden, a small mountain town known for amazing year-round...
by Maya Steiningerova | Last updated Oct 17, 2025 | Blog, Canada, Wildlife and Nature
Lake Louise gondola offers breathtaking views of Lake Louise and Victoria Glacier, wildlife watching, hiking trails, and more. Hereβs our guide & tips for visiting Lake Louise gondola in summer. Iβve been living near the Rockies for almost a decade and never rode...