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Quarry Lake, Canmore – Here’s All You Need to Know

by Maya Steiningerova | Sep 7, 2023 | Blog, Canada, Water Activities

Quarry Lake in Canmore is a breathtaking spot year-round with a mountainous background. Whether you like swimming, watching wildlife, biking or photography, Quarry Lake has it all. Here’s all the info you need for visiting. We visited Quarry Lake countless times in...

Tips for visiting Rundle Forebay/Canmore Reservoir

by Maya Steiningerova | Last updated Aug 25, 2023 | Blog, Canada, Water Activities

Rundle Forebay, also called Canmore Reservoir, is a popular spot in Canmore for kayakers and stand-up paddle boarders. Here is all the info you need for visiting. Rundle Forebay is our favourite and one of the best places for stand-up paddleboarding in the Rockies....

Best Banff Tours for Year-Round Adventures

by Maya Steiningerova | Last updated Sep 2, 2023 | Blog, Canada

Banff National Park is full of amazing year-round adventures. Millions of visitors come every year to create a lifetime of memories, and there are many Banff tours to help you make that happen. While there are many fun things to do in Banff you can plan on your own,...

17 Amazing Day Trips From Calgary You’ll Love

by Maya Steiningerova | Last updated Aug 16, 2023 | Blog, Canada

Calgary is a great place to start if you’d like to see the Rocky Mountains, the badlands, or the prairies. Here’s a list of 17 fun day trips from Calgary for outdoor lovers that you can’t miss. You can enjoy mountaintop views, scenic bike rides, glacial lakes and...

Tips for visiting Calgary Tower

by Maya Steiningerova | Last updated Jul 29, 2023 | Blog, Canada, Exploring cities

Explore the heart of Calgary from the 191-meter Calgary Tower. Whether you take the elevator up, race to run up the stairs or dine at the revolving restaurant on top, we’ve got you covered with first-hand experience and tips for visiting Calgary Tower. Calgary Tower...

Calgary to Golden: 17 BEST Road Trip Stops

by Maya Steiningerova | Last updated Jul 13, 2023 | Blog, Canada, Road trips and Hitchhiking

Driving from Calgary to Golden can only take 3 hours, but why would you rush when you can see the most beautiful places of the Canadian Rockies on the way? We’ve gathered the best road trip stops for your drive from Calgary to Golden. Golden’s popularity is increasing...

Sherbrooke Lake Hike in Yoho National Park

by Maya Steiningerova | Last updated Jun 26, 2023 | Blog, Canada, Hiking & Trekking

Sherbrooke Lake in Yoho National Park is a true hidden gem. After a short hike through the wood, you’re greeted with a stunning green lake and no crowds! It’s the hike I recommend the most when visiting Yoho National Park in the Canadian Rockies. We visited Yoho...

Emerald Lake in Yoho: Your Ultimate Guide (2023)

by Maya Steiningerova | Last updated Aug 21, 2023 | Blog, Canada, Water Activities

Emerald Lake in Yoho National Park is one of the most beautiful lakes in the Canadian Rockies! It’s easily accessible and should be on everyone’s bucket list for the Rockies. Emerald Lake is a popular year-round destination in British Columbia (close to the Alberta...

Mountaineer Lodge Review

by Maya Steiningerova | Last updated May 30, 2023 | Blog, Canada

Banff National Park is the most visited national park in Canada, and once you experience all the beauty, it’s easy to see why. While there’s a lot to see in Banff National Park, two places stand out – Moraine Lake and Lake Louise, the most iconic lakes in Canada. Due...

Biking to Moraine Lake, the Most Beautiful Lake in Canada

by Maya Steiningerova | Last updated May 25, 2023 | Biking, Blog, Canada

Moraine Lake in Banff National Park is Canada’s most beautiful lake, and we’ve been lucky to see it many times. While due to its increased popularity, it’s getting harder to visit by car or shuttle, biking to Moraine Lake is still easy and our favourite. With...