Buffalo Pound Provincial Park is located just under an hour from the outskirts of West Regina and 20 minutes North East from Moose Jaw. The close proximity to the cities makes the park an ideal place for a day visit or a weekend stay but also boasts enough activities to make a fun week long…
Best Easy Icefield Parkway Hikes
Hiking is the best activities to do along the Icefield Parkway as there are no shortage of views. These easy Icefield Parkway hikes boast expansive mountain views, ice cold glacier lakes, massive glaciers, and stunning waterfalls. Easy Icefield Parkway Hikes The Icefield Parkway and all the hikes located in this post are located along HWY…
Summer Activity Calendar for Kids (+Free Printable)
It is finally here! This months activity calendar. I know I am behind but I thank you so much for your patience. Life happens. Like most people, I am feeling pulled in a 100 million directions. I find myself ignoring the reality of the world these days. I was thankful when I put out the…
Arethusa Cirque, Alberta
Arethusa Cirque is an unofficial trail located in Peter Lougheed Provincial Park. The trail, located near Highwood Pass, has become more defined with the increase in hikers seeking out the stunning cirque that sits below Little Arethusa. Closed: December 1st-June 14thDifficulty: ChallengingDistance: 5 km (3.1 mi) loopElevation: 274 m (898 ft)Hike Highlights: Mountain Views, Cirque,…
Guide to Echo Valley Provincial Park – Saskatchewan Parks
Echo Valley Provincial Park is located in the stunning Qu’Appelle Valley near the town of Fort Qu’Appelle. The rolling hills offer spectacular hiking that offers views of the valley below and you can almost always count on one of the two lakes to be calm in the summer months. The hiking in the area is…
10 Easy Hikes in Banff National Park
Banff National Park boasts jaw dropping views of incredible mountain vistas. The park covers over 6,641 square kilometres (2,564 square miles) of pristine wilderness. There are easy hikes that are perfect for families that will allow you to summit mountains, view glaciers, meander through meadows, and swim in lakes. 10 Easy Hikes in Banff National…
Johnson Lake, Banff National Park
Johnson Lake loop is a family favourite for its spectacular views of Mt. Rundle and the Cascade Mountains. Johnson Lake is found in the lower elevation Montane eco-region, which takes up only 3% of Banff National Park and provides important vegetation for elk and other large animals. It is an easy hike that starts at…
Fairview Lookout, Banff National Park
Fairview Lookout is a family friendly trail that climbs through the trees with little views of the surrounding mountains until you reach the lookout. When you reach Fairview Lookout, you are presented with a unique perspective of Lake Louise and the Fairmont Lake Louise. In the winter, this trail is a beautiful winter wonderland. This…
Cascade Ponds, Banff National Park
Cascade Ponds is an easy hike just outside of the Town of Banff. The family friendly trail can handle strollers and wheelchairs. Some assistance may be needed as there is a small slope to get down right the beginning of the trail. There are additional trails that branch off the one described in this post…
Bow Falls Trail, Banff National Park
Bow Falls Trail, located in the heart of the Town of Banff, is a popular tourist attraction for viewing a shallow but wide waterfall. For a longer hike, wander down the trail from downtown, or, for a shorter hike, drive straight to the falls and explore the area from the parking lot below the Banff…