Grotto Creek Canyon hike follows a path through a canyon to three small, but beautiful waterfalls. The water coming down the falls varies from year to year, ranging from a drop to a steady stream. In the winter, the falls are much more impressive as the water collects over time to create three large majestic…
Canmore is within 15 minutes of Banff National Park and offers a variety of hiking options if you want to escape some of the larger crowds. While more and more tourists are flocking to Canmore, it is still considerably fewer people than the Town of Banff. If you want to explore the Banff National Park…
West Wind Pass is a beautiful hike up to a mountain pass in Bow Valley Wildland Provincial Park. This is an unofficial trail which means no one maintains the trail. Route finding can be challenging at times and there are cliffs. The trail is quite steep most of the hike and the loose trail makes…
I am so incredibly excited. I am ready to pre-sell the Hikes for Families: A Guide to the Canadian Rockies paperback book. The books will be sent out to you at the end of June after I have mailed all the copies to the Kickstarter backers. If you want to access the information on the…
The pristine, turquoise lakes on the Grassi Lakes Interpretive Trail are a popular destination for many tourists. The hike has two routes that make the trail family-friendly with varied hiking experience. Option one, Grassi Lakes Interpretive Trail, is the more interesting, yet challenging trail. Option two, the Grassi Lakes Upper, is an easy, less exciting…
Quarry Lake meanders around an incredible mountain lake with stunning views of the Three Sisters and Ha Ling mountain. Although the kid-friendly trail can become quite busy on a hot day on the weekend, Quarry Lake is a fun place to spend the day since there is a sandy beach. To enjoy the day afterward,…
Fall is one of my favourite times of the year. The sun is still shining bright and the warmth is intensified by leaves that are changing to red, orange and yellow. It is also the time when the popular sport “Larch hunting” occurs in the Canadian Rockies. Seeking out Larch trees in the fall is…
Heart Creek Trail, located in the heart of Bow Valley Provincial Park, is surrounded by spectacular mountain views. Families will enjoy the beautiful mountain views and multiple bridge crossings to keep little ones engaged. This kid-friendly trail is slightly longer for little feet but the minimal elevation makes it easier for them to complete the…
Currently Closed Many Springs Interpretive Trail is a beautiful hike in Bow Valley Provincial Park perfect for the littlest feet. The interpretive trail offers beautiful views of the surrounding mountains. The beaver dams and bridge are some of the features that make this a great hike for kids. On the wooden dock make sure to…
The Flowing Water Interpretive Trail is a beautiful easy trail near Calgary and Canmore. Our family tackled this hike early spring with our 2 and 4-year-old. Both girls managed to hike the full distance without much of a challenge but if you’re worried about those little feet then bring along a carrier. This hike is…
