Healy Pass is one of the best trails in Banff National Park, taking you through fields of wildflowers in the summertime or groves of golden larches in the autumn and ending with spectacular views of the Rocky Mountains. If you want to explore this incredible hike for yourself, here’s everything you need to know about the Healy Pass Trail.
Lake Louise is one of the most popular spots in the Canadian Rockies—and for good reason! Its milky blue waters and the dramatic surrounding mountains look like something out of a movie. But one of the coolest things about Lake Louise is a bit hidden—it actually is home to the oldest tea house in all of Canada, complete with steaming pots of chai and hearty soups, tucked way up in the mountains (1,300 feet, to be exact!). So if you want to have one of the most unique experiences in the Canadian Rockies for yourself, here’s everything you need to know about the Lake Agnes Tea House hike.
The Floe Lake Trail, located in Kootenay National Park, has everything you dream of when you imagine the Canadian Rockies—dramatic mountain peaks, ancient glaciers, and vibrantly blue alpine lakes. And, better yet, it doesn’t see a fraction of the crowds that swarm its more popular neighbor, Banff. So if you want to experience this stunning trail for yourself, here’s everything you need to know about the Floe Lake Trail.
Canada’s British Columbia is full of natural beauty and the small town of Squamish, along the Sea to High Skyway, is no exception. Its Mamquam Falls Trail packs a LOT into a short and easy hike, with a lush rainforest, rushing river, and waterfall with shockingly turquoise water. Here’s everything you need to know about the Mamquam Falls Trail, one of Squamish’s most underrated hikes.
he Cascade Lodge is a cozy retreat, located smack dab in the heart of Whistler, British Columbia—making it the perfect homebase for outdoor adventures. It also just so happens to have an extremely reasonable price point, making it one of the best bang-for-your-buck options in Whistler.
But what’s it really like to stay here—and is it a good choice when you’re visiting Whistler? After staying here (and paying for it out of our own pockets!), here’s an unbiased review of the Cascade Lodge in Whistler—and exactly what you can expect during your stay.
Whistler, British Columbia is known for being jaw-droppingly beautiful, with dramatic mountains, dense pine tree forests, and alpine lakes. Hiking to Wedgemount Lake, tucked high in the Cascades, affords you the ability to experience all of these stunning features on one trail, including a lake with milky robin’s egg blue water, surrounded by glacier-laden craggy mountains. So lace up those hiking boots—here’s everything you need to know about hiking the Wedgemount Lake Trail, one of the most stunning hikes in British Columbia.
Banff National Park, tucked away in the majestic Canadian Rockies, is known for its stunning landscapes, from alpine lakes, like Moraine Lake, to iconic scenic drives, like the Icefields Parkway. Of course, with so much natural beauty, Banff has plenty of incredible hiking, including the Johnston Canyon Trail.
On this unique trail, you’ll climb across a catwalk, suspended directly over a rushing creek below, to the foot of a stunning waterfall. So if you want to enjoy this hike for yourself, here’s everything you need to know about the Johnston Canyon Trail.
Glacier-capped mountains. Turquoise lakes. A charming, yet rustic ski town nestled in the Rockies. Welcome to Banff, Canada- a town with otherworldly beauty and endless opportunities for outdoor adventure, especially in the summertime. So pack your hiking boots and let’s hit the road- here’s 10 incredible things to do in Banff in the summer.
Banff, Canada is growing as an ever-more popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts, with its out-of-this-world landscape of grand mountains and technicolor lakes. So if you, too, plan on visiting Banff for a long weekend, but aren’t sure of what your options will be like as a vegan in the land of poutine, fear not! There are some great vegan options in Banff and the surrounding cities to fuel you up for your hiking adventures and beyond.
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