by Maya Steiningerova | Last updated Oct 17, 2025 | Blog, Canada, Hiking & Trekking
Escape the crowds at the mega-popular Lake Louise in Banff National Park and try Mount St. Piran Hike to see the lake from above. The 13 km trail is quite easy and youβll leave behind other hikers from popular routes. Some lakes are pretty just to look at from the...
by Maya Steiningerova | Last updated Oct 17, 2025 | Blog, Canada, Hiking & Trekking, Running
One of the best off-the-beaten-path places in Banff National Park with a pristine blue lake and a glacier above. Glacier Lake Trail is 18 km long, an ideal trail run, hike or even backpacking overnight trip for beginners. Banff National Park has so many undiscovered...
by Maya Steiningerova | Last updated Oct 17, 2025 | Biking, Blog, Canada, Hiking & Trekking
The Aylmer Lookout is the only hike in the famous Lake Minnewanka area to see the lake from above. A 25 km trail will reward you with spectacular panoramic views on top. Iβve wanted to do this bike & hike combo for years. Ever since we lived in Banff, almost....
by Maya Steiningerova | Last updated Oct 17, 2025 | Blog, Canada, Road trips and Hitchhiking
Yoho National Park is a lesser known gem in the Canadian Rockies. The word βYohoβ comes from an indigenous Cree expression of βaweβ, and in awe youβll be. Massive waterfalls, colourful lakes and rivers, and mountain peaks as far as you can see. Most visitors of the...
by Maya Steiningerova | Last updated Oct 17, 2025 | Blog, Canada, Hiking & Trekking
While Banff and Jasper receive a fair amount of visitors every hiking season, thereβs much more to the Canadian Rockies. Let me tell you about Kananaskis Country and one of the lesser-known hikes – Little Lougheed Hike. Kananaskis Country lies west of Calgary...
by Maya Steiningerova | Last updated Oct 17, 2025 | Blog, Canada
Jasper National Park is the largest national park in the Canadian Rockies. Having everything you need in outdoor heaven – snowcapped mountain peaks, waterfalls, lakes, hot springs, and glaciers, youβre bound to have a blissful visit. Town of Jasper, a little...
by Michal Dorica | Last updated Oct 17, 2025 | Blog, Canada, Road trips and Hitchhiking
Are you planning a road trip through the Canadian Rockies and donβt know where to start? Our detailed itinerary for Western Canada road trip from Calgary to Vancouver includes all the incredible places you can visit, budget & road trip tips and our comprehensive...
by Maya Steiningerova | Last updated Oct 17, 2025 | Blog, Canada, Road trips and Hitchhiking
Banff National Park is the most popular national park in Canada. With picturesque alpine lakes, hiking trails to the Canadian Rockies peaks, easy to visit glaciers and many more outdoor possibilities, itβs easy to understand why people want to visit Banff at least...
by Maya Steiningerova | Last updated Oct 17, 2025 | Blog, Canada, Hiking & Trekking
The clean alpine air, the smell of the pine trees and mountain views all around you. Can you imagine? Banff National Park, the most popular Canadian park is a real heaven for outdoor enthusiasts. We compiled a list of 20 best hikes in Banff National Park. Our detailed...
by Maya Steiningerova | Last updated Oct 17, 2025 | Blog, Canada, Hiking & Trekking
A lesser-known hike in the Canadian Rockies will take you to two alpine lakes and summit views. Rockbound Lake Hike is a great day trip in Banff National Park. If youβve ever driven to Lake Louise, you noticed the long ridge of Castle Mountain on the right side. Who...