Historic cabin turned backcountry hut in the heart of Waterton Lakes National Park – what’s not to love about the latest addition to the Alpine Club of Canada’s (ACC) collection of places to stay overnight? Cameron Lake Cabin is an historic beauty perched in the southern Canadian Rockies. It is taking the outdoor community by storm. The Cabin Adventure At the winter … [Read more...]
Winter Hiking to Peyto Lake Lookout
Winter means the Icefield Highway is blanketed in snow and ice as early as October, which means smaller crowds and an intense need for mitts. There really isn’t a better way to walk in the fluffy white powder then overlooking Peyto Lake. As you get to the highest point on the highway you veer off onto a small road that leads up to a parking lot, that feels frozen in time. A … [Read more...]
Rustic Winter Camping at the Hilda Creek Wilderness Hostel
Winter Camping on the Icefields Parkway This coming April will mark our third year in a row of winter camping along Canada’s most scenic highway, the Icefields Parkway in Banff. We like to wait until “spring” when temperatures are warmer and days are longer, but make no mistake – it’s still winter in April. Snow drifts will be 2 metres deep and we’ll spend our days sledding, … [Read more...]
Walking on Air: The Glacier Skywalk at Jasper National Park
The Glacier Skywalk is about an hour by car from Jasper National Park, which is a good thing, because it takes that long to work up the courage to walk along the glass-floored platform, situated 280 metres above Canadian wilderness This incredible structure was commissioned by Brewster Travel Canada and opened to the public in May 2014. Tickets may be purchased for … [Read more...]
31 beautiful photos of Waterton Lakes National Park, Alberta
A view from the Prince of Wales Hotel, looking south over Upper Wateron Lake towards the US border. Waterton Lakes had a haze from wild fire smoke, blowing up from the United States during our visit. A fantastic view from the top of the Bear's Hump Trail. It's worth the hike and a must for any visit to the park. Some free time before the … [Read more...]