Year round hiking adventures
If you are looking for an easy, peaceful hike in Banff National Park, check out the Smith Lake hike and added bonus, add on the short detour to Copper Lake to snag two lakes in under half a day on the trail! I’d personally never really heard about these lakes or the fact there were…
The Greenbelt Pathway trail is the perfect easy stroll if you are in Revelstoke. It provides incredible views and is located close to downtown and so it’s easy to reach on foot if you are wandering around town. It is paved so it’s perfect for anyone to tackle or if you want a bit more…
One of my favorite early season options to get outside is the hike to Boom Lake. It’s a great early season option when the sun is shining but most of the trails aren’t snow free. There will be no summiting mountains or going camping this week for me (I draw the line at negative 7…
Marble Canyon is a must see if you find yourself driving down Highway 93 south or are in Lake Louise or Banff and looking for an easy but rewarding trip. Often overlooked compared to the more famed Johnston Canyon hike. Marble Canyon doesn’t see the same crowds, although it does get very busy on a…
If you are looking for a fantastic year round hike close to the town of Banff, you have to check out the Stoney Lookout hike. This fairly easy hike can be completed as a loop, which goes through the forest and has a great view of the Bow Valley and Cascade Mountain from the summit….
The Troll Falls hike in Kananaskis is incredibly popular since it is fairly family friendly and suitable for a range of abilities. Much like the Johnston Canyon hike in Banff National Park, you can pick your own adventure. If you are looking for a shorter hike, head to the lower Troll Falls and turn around,…
We spent a few wintery days in Fernie this year and one of the things we did was the Fairy Creek Falls hike. This is a popular hike year round but after a fresh dumping of snow on a bluebird day it really was magical. Another great thing about completing this hike in winter is…
When it comes to winter hikes I’ll be the first to admit, I lack some imagination! But one sunny early March day my friend suggested the Jura Creek hike and I happily agreed. It had been one of those trails which had sat on my list for a long time but I’d somehow never found…
The Chester Lake hike in Kananaskis is a must do winter hike! Referred to as the Chester Lake Snowshoe trail by Alberta Parks, the winter trail follows a different path to the trail used in summer. While snowshoes would certainly be necessary for trail breaking in the early season or for those who want to…
If you find yourself exploring the west coast of Vancouver Island, checking out the China Beach hike is a must! This easy and relatively short hike, leads to a gorgeous sandy beach and is the perfect way to spend a leisurely day while exploring the coastline. It offers up a bit of everything Vancouver Island is…