Tent Horseshoe Ridge is one of my favorite hikes in all of Alberta. Just an hour’s drive from Canmore in the Spray Valley is this beautiful loop trail. It’s the perfect hike with amazing views of the surrounding mountains and lakes. In summer you’ll find wildflowers and bird watching. If you’re looking for a quick, …
It’s tough to argue that some of the best ski resorts in North America lie in Western Canada. We spent the coldest month of the year exploring the resorts along the Candian Rockies and Purcells. Your next Canadian ski holiday will never be the same after taking a stab at some of these awesome destinations. Amazing …
The Grassi Lake hike is the perfect hike for friends and families. It’s an easy trail with a wide path that leads through the forest up to two sparkling turquoise lakes. If you’re looking for a good hike in the Canmore/Banff area that is child-friendly this is a great choice. Grassi Lakes Trail This hike …
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The image below? That’s the view out of our new townhome. This past month we made a big life decision. After months of deliberation, we signed a one year lease and moved into a great townhouse just outside of Banff National Park. That’s right we’re officially Canadian! *not really The town of Canmore nestled in …
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If you’ve followed our story for awhile now you know we’re big on conservation and sustainable travel initiatives. So, it was only natural that our first stop in Costa Rica would be an eco-lodge dedicated to preserving a section of Cloud Forest. The lodge, El Silencio, lies in the Central Highlands of Costa Rica just a …
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Wondering what to bring to Hawaii and need a good Hawaii packing list? Packing for the Pacific islands can be an easy task once you nail down your travel plans. I wanted to write this Hawaii packing checklist with the most up to date information from our recent trip to Maui, Kauai, the Big Island, …
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The Rockies of Colorado are synonymous with ski. It’s well known and publicized that Colorado is home to the best ski resorts in North America and by some accounts in the world. We made our first visit to the state to check three of the best ski resorts in Colorado out. It was our first full season …
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Sun Peaks in British Columbia may be one of our favorite ski resorts in North America. There is something to offer every level of skier, snowboarder, or vacationer. When it comes to the ski resort the trails are well laid out and easy to navigate with just about every run ending at the resort village. …
Read moreSki Sun Peaks Resort • The Perfect Canadian Winter Destination
We arrived in Mont Tremblant as snow lightly fell and winter cheer hung in the air. We had spent the majority of our winter in Europe and seen plenty of charming ski villages, but Mont Tremblant had to be one of the prettiest ski resorts yet. It has all the European ambiance and charm, except on …
January is here and so are sub-zero temperatures, it is the time of year many people want to turn into a bear and hibernate. After all, not everyone wants to be like us head for the cold winter destinations. Come winter time all-inclusive resorts in Punta Cana bring in large crowds of tourists looking for …
