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Everything you need to know about Camping in Strathcona Park

It can be a bit overwhelming to decide where to camp when planning your first visit to Strathcona Park. Strathcona Park is home to about 268 camping spots spread across [...]

How To Prepare for Mount Kilimanjaro: Here’s What You Need to Know

Table of Contents How to Train for Mount Kilimanjaro What to Pack When Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro Do I Need Travel Insurance? What Documentation Will I Need? Will I Need Vaccines? [...]

Destinations By AlexTodd May 6, 2022

Top 10 Lodges in the Canadian Rockies

Nothing says comfort like trading your hiking boots or skis and winter coat for thick, fluffy socks, a crackling fireplace, and windows unveiling snow-capped mountains in the backdrop. It's hard [...]

Destinations Around Banff By Kelsey Krahn May 5, 2022

Learn What to Pack for Mount Kilimanjaro Trekking Tour

Table of Contents Kilimanjaro Packing List Planning the Rest of your Mount Kilimanjaro Adventure Kilimanjaro Article Series It can be challenging to find packing lists for long distance adventures in [...]

Destinations By AlexTodd May 4, 2022

How Much Does the Tour Du Mont Blanc Cost?

The Tour Du Mont Blanc winds through fairytale-like scenery while the Alps paint an enchanting background, elevating this storied trek to the top of several bucket lists. But crossing this [...]

Destinations By Kelsey Krahn May 2, 2022

10 Best Family Hikes near Calgary

Heading out for a hike is a wonderful family activity, and a great way to make memories with your kids. Seeing them encounter nature for the first time can be [...]

Destinations Canada By Lynn W May 2, 2022

The Best Banff National Park Backcountry Campgrounds

One of the best ways to experience Banff National Park is to get away from the roads and crowds and go backpacking. The question is – which backcountry campgrounds are [...]

Destinations Around Banff By Emma Schroeder April 8, 2022

Winter Family Adventure in the Canadian Rockies

A winter visit to Mount Engadine Lodge grants vast adventure opportunities, delicious meals, afternoon tea, and a chance to revel in Canada’s snowy wonderland from the comfort of your room [...]

17 Best Easy Hikes around Vancouver for the Whole Family

Choosing your family hike for the day can be a daunting decision. You know you need to pick a walking adventure that keeps tears and mumbles of boredom at bay. [...]

Destinations By Richard Campbell April 6, 2022

How Long Does It Take To Hike the Tour du Mont Blanc?

Most trekkers complete the Tour du Mont Blanc somewhere between 8 and 11 days. We could sign off, stop typing, and end our blog post at that note, but that's [...]

Destinations By Kelsey Krahn April 4, 2022