Once October rolls around, I start planning weekend getaways from Calgary to break up our long winters. For me, that usually means an outdoor activity like cross-country skiing or snowshoeing, followed by a stay in a cozy mountain lodge. A Nordic spa or outdoor hot tub is always a bonus. I also like the spontaneity …
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Original content owned & copyrighted by Green Global Travel. America’s National Parks offer some of the most breathtaking landscapes and diverse wildlife in the world. From watching herds of bison roaming across sweeping valleys to hiking along rugged mountain peaks or coastal trails, visiting these natural spaces is a bucket-list experience for millions of travelers …
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Cathedral Provincial Park in southern British Columbia is a spectacular place to spend several days hiking. Starting from Quiniscoe Lake, you’ll find 60 kilometres of trails that run the gamut from short walks to full-day adventures like the Rim Trail, which I include in my roundup of the best hikes in British Columbia. We first …
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Even if you’re not much of a cyclist, you’re going to love cycling the Okanagan Rail Trail. It’s an almost-flat ride along an old CN Rail line, with the full route stretching approximately 50-52 km from Coldstream near Vernon to Kelowna via Oyama and Lake Country. The prettiest section runs between Coldstream and Oyama, where …
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I went to Vernon, BC knowing that I would hike a lot during my visit, especially because the city is known as the Trails Capital of BC. But what I didn’t expect was the variety of hikes that ran the gamut from easy lakeside walks and grassland hikes with big Okanagan views to moderate mountain …
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