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Icefields Parkway Itinerary: A Guide to 20+ Stops Along Icefields Parkway

by Maya Steiningerova | Last updated Oct 17, 2025 | Adventures, Blog, Canada, Hiking & Trekking, Road trips and Hitchhiking, Water Activities

The Icefields Parkway has been named one of the world’s most scenic drives by many international publications. It’s a gorgeous road between Lake Louise and Jasper with never-ending glaciers, waterfalls, lakes, mountains, and wildlife. Experience the best...

100 BEST Things to Do in Banff National Park in 2023

by Maya Steiningerova | Last updated Oct 17, 2025 | Biking, Blog, Canada, Hiking & Trekking, Road trips and Hitchhiking, Running, Water Activities, Wildlife and Nature, Winter Sports

Are you planning a trip to Banff and don’t know where to start and what to do? This article gives you a lot of ideas about what to do in the beautiful Canadian Rockies. Enjoy the ultimate Banff bucket list for your trip to the Canadian Rockies. We’ve gathered the best...

Ha Ling Peak Hike vs Mount Lawrence Grassi – which one to choose?

by Maya Steiningerova | Last updated Oct 17, 2025 | Adventures, Blog, Canada, Hiking & Trekking

While Ha Ling Peak Hike is the most popular in Canmore, its neighbour Mount Lawrence Grassi offers the same views without the crowds on the trail (but it’s not easy). Read our comparison to choose which one is best for you. Hiking in the Canadian Rockies is more...

60 Fun Things to Do in Canmore (With Insider Tips)

by Maya Steiningerova | Last updated Oct 17, 2025 | Biking, Blog, Canada, Hiking & Trekking, Water Activities, Wildlife and Nature, Winter Sports

Canmore, located in the Bow Valley of the Canadian Rockies, is Banff’s little-known neighbour and has everything you might be looking for – mountain views, lakes, hikes, and plenty of areas to relax after an adventure-filled day. There’s plenty to choose...

Best time to visit Banff National Park, Canada

by Maya Steiningerova | Last updated Oct 17, 2025 | Blog, Canada, Travel Tips

Are you planning a trip to Banff? Do you want to know when is the best time to visit Banff National Park, one of the most popular places in Canada? It’s understandable that choosing your travel date is not an easy task. Worry no more. This is exactly what you need to...

How to get from Calgary to Banff: complete breakdown of all options

by Maya Steiningerova | Last updated Oct 17, 2025 | Blog, Canada, Road trips and Hitchhiking

How to get from Calgary to Banff includes quite a few options. Our article has details about all transportation options with costs breakdown for all budgets. The below detailed breakdown covers several frequently asked questions: how to get to Banff National Park...

An epic travel guide to the Canadian Rockies

by Michal Dorica | Last updated Oct 17, 2025 | Blog, Canada, Hiking & Trekking, Road trips and Hitchhiking, Running, Wildlife and Nature, Winter Sports

Always wanted to see the mountain peaks, stunning lakes and wildlife of the Rocky Mountains in Canada? We’ve got you covered. Our detailed guide to the Canadian Rockies will help you plan your trip. We cover all the questions you might have: What to do in the Canadian...

Canadian Rockies from above (+video)

by Maya Steiningerova | Last updated Oct 17, 2025 | Blog, Canada, Photo Essays, Wildlife and Nature

Mountains, valleys, rivers, wildlife…Canadian Rockies are our favourite place. This photo essay was created to inspire you to visit Canada. You will see photos from Banff national park, Kananaskis country near Calgary and Yoho national park in British Columbia....

Joys of spring, in downtown Calgary

by Maya Steiningerova | Last updated Oct 17, 2025 | Blog, Canada, Exploring cities, Photo Essays, Wildlife and Nature

Let me ask you, what do you like the most about spring? Blooming flowers and green parks? Warmer days? Baby animals that are being born and watch them learn to walk? For me, it’s all of the above. Spring in Canada is very short and I make the most of it. Besides...

10 reasons why you should start trail running

by Maya Steiningerova | Last updated Oct 17, 2025 | Adventures, Blog, Running

Trail running is one of the best activities you can do for your body and mind. It will challenge you, and it will change you. On Saturday, we bid farewell to yet another year of the winter running races series in Calgary. It was fun meeting other trail runners and...