If you have plans to visit Banff National Park and the Canadian Rockies you’re probably considering whether to stay in Canmore vs. Banff. It’s a valid question and there are a lot of pros and cons to both towns. I like to think that one town is not better than … Read More
All You Need to Know Before Visiting Peyto Lake
Peyto Lake is the most famous lake in Banff National Park you’ve probably never heard of before. It’s a turquoise blue glacier-fed lake 40 km north of Lake Louise and a popular stop on the famous Icefields Parkway. The brilliant display of blue is fed by the Peyto Glacier high … Read More
How To Enjoy the Lake Louise Ski World Cup to the Fullest!
There’s no better way to kick off winter in the Canadian Rockies than attending the Audi FIS Ski World Cup at Lake Louise. Every year a small army of visitors, volunteers, media, and world-famous athletes descend on the tiny resort town with big mountain terrain. It’s the start of the … Read More
An Ideal Banff Packing List • What to Pack for the Canadian Rockies
If you’re wondering what to put on your Banff hiking list you’ve come to the right spot. We love living and exploring in the Canadian Rockies. Every day brings something new and exciting to explore, however the Canadian Rockies are serious mountains and coming unprepared for them could lead to … Read More
All You Need to Know Before Visiting Moraine Lake
There is no image more iconic of the Canadian Rockies or Canada for that matter than Moraine Lake. The alpine lake is a wild turquoise blue fed by glacier melt and set with a backdrop of the Ten Peaks. This pristine piece of wilderness draws in millions of visitors a … Read More
The Ideal Yukon Road Trip • A Klondike Kluane Loop Itinerary
A Yukon road trip is one of the most epic trips in Canada. The Yukon, a territory in northwest Canada, is wild, mountainous and sparsely populated. It is home to vast swaths of wilderness that is teeming with wildlife like bears, moose, caribou, and wolves. This road trip was our … Read More
20 Banff Travel Tips To Help Make Your Canadian Rockies Trip Amazing!
There’s really nowhere quite as special as Banff National Park. Whether it’s the winter or summer in Banff there is so much to do in Banff it’s impossible to get bored. We visited this little mountain town a few years back and fell in love so much that we decided … Read More
38 Best Things to do in Banff, Canada (From a Local)
If you are looking for the best things to do in Banff we have you covered! We visited this little mountain town a few years back and fell in love so much that we decided to move to the Canadian Rockies. There’s really nowhere quite as special as Banff National … Read More
20+ Best Things to do in Banff This Winter (2020)
Looking for the best things to do in Banff this winter? I love Banff all year round, but I particularly love it in winter. While most people think of the Canadian Rockies as a summer destination, I think that winter in Banff is what it’s all about. There are so … Read More
The 20 Best Honeymoon Destinations in the World
We have never been on a “honeymoon.” However, we have had our fair share of romantic experiences in many countries abroad. It shouldn’t be any surprise that we are often asked for travel advice from those seeking out the best honeymoon destination. We get emails all the time like, “Hey, I … Read More