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…
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,…
Living the van life has been a dream come true and 3 months on the road has been the perfect way to explore new places. We have experienced jaw dropping sunsets, tarantulas meandering by our cook stove in the dessert and aw-inspiring landscapes. It truly has been incredible but weeks without a hot shower had…
If you have been reading for a while you know that I grew up in Saskatchewan. However, the West was pulling me and after University in Alberta I ended up in Vancouver. I always knew that I wanted to live near the ocean and we did for 5 years. Often my view while playing with…
