Epic Places for Ice Skating in Banff & Canmore (+Video)
Ice skating in Banff on a frozen lake surrounded by mountains is the most Canadian thing ever. The ultimate winter adventure is a bucket list for everyone visiting the Canadian Rockies. Learn everything you need to know – where to skate, when the best time to head out...
Sulphur Mountain Hike vs. Banff Gondola: Which One Is Better?
Mountain peaks of Canadian Rockies as far as you can see, view of Spray & Bow Valleys, Lake Minnewanka and the Town of Banff. While the gondola is the most popular attraction in Banff, there’s a more active and budget option for how to get to the top – the Sulphur...
Healy Pass Hike to Egypt Lake, Banff National Park
Healy Pass Hike in Banff National Park is a highly popular day trip for its colourful meadows filled with wildflowers. The 9 km trail can be extended to Egypt Lake as a perfect backpacking trip for beginners, or as in our case, a day hike. In this blog post, I will...
Legacy trail, biking from Banff to Canmore with an adventurous twist
Legacy Trail leading from Banff to Canmore is a favourite among many cyclists. It’s even more fun when you connect to a Goat Creek & Spray River Trails through the mountains and back to Banff, making a nice loop. Trail among the giant mountain peaks is truly...
Mount St. Piran Hike in Lake Louise: Your Complete Guide
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 you’ll leave behind other hikers from popular routes. Some lakes are pretty just to look at from the...
Glacier Lake, Banff National Park – The Most Enjoyable Trail Run
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...
Aylmer Lookout Hike & Bike Trip, Banff National Park
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. I’ve wanted to do this bike & hike combo for years. Ever since we lived in Banff, almost....
Western Canada Road Trip from Calgary to Vancouver in 2 weeks
Are you planning a road trip through the Canadian Rockies and don’t 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...
Adventure travel guide to Banff National Park
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, it’s easy to understand why people want to visit Banff at least...About us
Hey guys, it’s nice to see you here! We’re Maya and Michal – nature lovers, adventure seekers and active travellers. Our mission is to inspire you to live more adventurously, try new things, discover off the beaten path places and provide you with the best tips for your next trip. Read more about us…
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