Hiking through the land of ice, that is Ice walk in Johnston Canyon. Activity popular in Banff National Park all year round but winter makes it special as you end up admiring several frozen waterfalls. During one of our lazy winter weekends, we didn’t feel like doing anything very active. So we drove to...
Ice skating in Banff National Park
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 is and more. Michal and I...
Johnston Canyon hike to Ink Pots
Johnston Canyon in Banff National Park is a moderate 12km hike through the finest landscapes of the Canadian Rockies you can do all year round. Deep canyon filled with countless waterfalls and even magical turquoise bubble pools at the end makes for a great half-day trip from Banff. It’s been one of my earliest...
Hiking in Yoho National Park
Yoho National Park is a lesser-known gem in the Canadian Rockies. While most people flock to its famous neighbours Banff and Jasper National Parks, Yoho is often overlooked and together in collaboration with Expedia.ca, we’ll show you why it shouldn’t be and where to stay. It is an ideal destination for hikers, nature lovers,...
Chrysler Grand Voyager/Dodge Grand Caravan minivan camper conversion
When we moved from Europe to Canada and saw how big North American minivans are compared to European cousins, we knew we will buy one and use it as weekend mobile bed/hotel. Once we’ve got our Dodge Grand Caravan and found out how easy you can remove seats and have flat base for our...
Sulphur mountain hike vs. Banff gondola ride
Mountain peaks of Canadian Rockies as far as you could see, view of Bow Valley, Lake Minnewanka and the Town of Banff. The Sulphur Mountain overlooks Banff National Park and offers jaw-dropping views. While the gondola is the most popular attraction in Banff, there’s a more active and budget option – Sulphur Mountain hike....
Western Canada road trip from Calgary to Vancouver
Are you planning a road trip through the Canadian Rockies and don’t know where to start? Our detailed suggested itinerary includes all the incredible places you can visit, budget & road trip tips and our comprehensive guides and articles that will help you to make the most of your time in Canada. As locals,...
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100 things to do in Banff National Park, Canada
Are you planning a trip to Banff and don’t know where to start and what to do? This article gives you an idea 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 things to do in Banff National...
