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...]
Things to see and do in Lake Louise in Winter
Lake Louise is one of those truly stunning works of nature that you must see to believe. With piercing turquoise lakes and looming mountains as far as the eye can see, it has sights that will catch the breath of nature and city lovers alike. In the winter season, the area is a glistening wonderland with deep white snow coating everything from the lakes to the mountain tops. … [Read more...]
Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump: History and Visitor Information
At one point in our history, more than 60 million buffalo roamed the continent’s Interior Plains including the wide-open grasslands of Alberta’s fertile province, Today, those numbers have perished but Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump, located just 18 km northwest of Fort McLeod along highway 785 in the south end of Alberta, is home to the museum of Blackfoot culture and a trip … [Read more...]
Cameron Lake Cabin: A Historic Beauty at Waterton Lakes National Park
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...]