Good things come to those who wait! Our six-day trip canoeing the South Saskatchewan River Medicine Hat to Sandy Point – around 160 river kilometres – may have been delayed twice due to high water levels, but the third time was a charm. Read on for inside tips on paddling this … [Read more...] about Canoeing the South Saskatchewan River: Medicine Hat to Sandy Point
Exploring the McLean Mill National Historic Site
McLean Mill National Historic Site is tucked away in the woods of Vancouver Island’s Alberni Valley. My recent visit there with my brother seemed like a bust. But I had a feeling that I was missing something. On first glance, McLean is a ragtag collection of old wooden buildings … [Read more...] about Exploring the McLean Mill National Historic Site
Historic Tea House Hikes in Banff National Park
Hiking, Swiss guides and tea houses – what do they all have in common? Lake Louise, of course! There are two historic tea house hikes that you can do in Alberta’s Banff National Park – and both start at the beautiful blue waters of Lake Louise. Sit back with a cup of tea and read … [Read more...] about Historic Tea House Hikes in Banff National Park
Alberta’s Kananaskis Country: Hiking and Camping in the Highwood
For this week’s adventure, we opted to go off-grid. Yup, we even ditched paved roads to drive a short section of the gravel Forestry Trunk Road south of Highwood House in Kananaskis County, Alberta, to set up for a three-day stay away from the fray. To find out more about … [Read more...] about Alberta’s Kananaskis Country: Hiking and Camping in the Highwood
Play Outside in Peter Lougheed Provincial Park, Alberta
Hiking, biking, camping, wildlife watching – what’s not to like about Peter Lougheed Provincial Park? Toss in a few lakes and stunning mountain scenery and you have the perfect setting for outdoor adventure. So why did it take us 34 years to finally camp here? It’s a long story, … [Read more...] about Play Outside in Peter Lougheed Provincial Park, Alberta