Fredericton, the capital of New Brunswick, is probably not the first place that comes to mind for a fun adventure-filled getaway. On my first ever visit to the city last summer, my eyes were opened to what Fredericton offers – and any preconceptions were quickly put to bed. Located on the Wolastoq (Saint John River), …
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Kananaskis Country is one of the best places in the Canadian Rockies for hiking, especially if you love ridge walks. Instead of climbing to a single summit and turning around, some ridge hikes deliver kilometres of continuous views, often with sweeping vistas over valleys, mountain peaks, and alpine lakes. Granted some ridge hikes are out …
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The twin Caribbean islands of Saint Kitts and Nevis are probably best known for their beaches and as a stop on a cruise ship itinerary, but John and I chose to visit for very different reasons. Both islands are volcanic, with peaks you can hike, and lush tropical rainforest. The islands appealed to us with …
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The Heart Creek Trail near Canmore is a fun, family friendly, year-round hike that follows Heart Creek up a canyon via seven bridges to end where the canyon narrows and the way forward is best left to rock climbers. It’s popular with the Calgary crowd as it’s less than an hour’s drive away. And from …
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My primary goal on a trip to St. Kitt’s wasn’t to sit on a beach or lounge beside a pool. I wanted to do the Mount Liamuiga volcano hike – and stand on the rim of the dormant volcano, looking out into the tropical rainforest. Rising 1,156 metres above sea level, Mount Liamuiga towers over …
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