When we saw that we could have the opportunity to go on a guided glacier walk on the Athabasca Glacier in Canada we were sure to include this in our itinerary. We find tours like this to be informative and
Spirit island is one of the most photographed places in Canada. It is only reachable by boat or kayak and is known for its serenity. It is surrounded by mountains and green-blue glacial water. There are small hiking paths in
The Opal Hills Trail is an 8 km loop trail with a peak of 2200 m elevation and a gain of 400 m. It takes approximately 3-4 hours to complete give or take time for rest breaks and scenery views.
If you are in love with the night skies and stargazing, then you need to stay up late at least one night to check out the skies in Jasper National Park. Jasper is designated as a Dark Sky Preserve by
The Tea House Challenge is a 14.6 km round trip hike that will take you to both the Lake Agnes Tea House and the Plain of Six Glaciers Tea House. It also allows you to climb the big beehive to
If you are in the Banff area and you are looking for a somewhat shorter, easier hike then you should consider going to Johnston Canyon, an area formed by erosion of limestone by the Johnston river over thousands of years.
Another activity that we booked on a whim while already in Canada was a whitewater rafting experience with Chinook Rafting. On their website they boast “spectacular scenery, big waves, and up to grade IV white water.” We figured it would
When people ask me what via Ferrata is I tell them, “it’s like rock climbing with metal in the rock to step on and hold onto”. The literal translation of via Ferrata into English is “iron path” and that’s exactly