The West Coast Trail, located on the traditional territory of the Huu-ay-aht, Ditidaht, and Pacheedaht First Nations, is one of Canada’s most challenging hiking trails. Ladders a few stories high to climb, tide tables to manage, roots that will twist your ankle, and boulders as large as vans to scale. It also is one of…
This section includes trails and areas to explore in Saskatchewan. I grew up in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan but moved away when I was 18 years old. Two years ago I moved back to Saskatchewan but this time with my husband and two little girls. I am excited to fill up the Saskatchewan section with all the…
Troll Falls hike is a great trail for most abilities to a tumbling waterfall located in the stunning Kananaskis Country. Please no longer hide trolls along this family-friendly trail. Once I do a reprint of my hiking book I will also change this as well but will have to wait until then! Insider Tip for…
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,…
Warspite Lake follows the Black Prince Cirque trail to a pristine lake with a stunning backdrop of towering mountains. The climb is challenging for kids but the memorable views make the grind worth the effort. It is the perfect hike for families that want a challenge and have already tackled hikes like Ptarmigan Cirque. For…
Hikes around Banff provide some of the most stunning scenery in the world. Scenery that is accessible to the whole family. But many of these scenic places have become congested with large crowds and parking challenges. Silverton Falls Hike is perfect for little feet and offers a stunning staircase waterfall at the end. The hike…
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…
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…
It might not officially be fall but the weather has been sitting around 7 C. The brisk air has been a nice change from the smoke but can still be a bit of a shock compared to the 30C sunny summer weather. The colder weather is also the beginning of the battle to convince littles…
Getting out and hiking with your kids is such a great way to spend time together. It is even better when the hikes are manageable and enjoyable for little hikers to do on their own two feet. The great news is that there is no need to sacrifice a view or outdoor experience because they…
