If you’re looking to escape the city, recharge, refresh, and get some fresh air in the great outdoors, it might be time to plan a camping trip. Luckily, if you are a resident or visitor to Alberta you have plenty of camping location options to choose from. The province is home to a wide array of great campsites, with options available for everything from city-adjacent cabins to … [Read more...]
A Weekend At Jasper Lodge: Food, Skiing & Relaxation
Ah Jasper Park Lodge, if I could choose to live in a hotel in Alberta, a la Eloise at The Plaza, this spot would definitely be my pick. From the captivating nature to the warm and cozy rooms, the beautiful facilities and the delicious dining options, there is something for everyone to enjoy at this Jasper landmark. The Jasper Park Lodge is a part of the Fairmont group of … [Read more...]
Top 5 Places to See While Visiting Jasper National Park
One of the most serene places to visit in Northern Alberta is Jasper. It is a National Park protected by the Government of Canada and a picturesque vacation spot for tourists that visit from around the world. Miette Hot Springs My recent trip this summer to the Rocky Mountains lead me to Jasper after visiting Banff in the winter about two years ago. The first stop was at the … [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...]