Looking for a kayaking adventure near Saint John, New Brunswick that checks off all the boxes? Cue beautiful paddling on the Bay of Fundy, seals, bald eagles, caves, a black sand beach, pocket beaches and a panoramic cliff-top lunch spot. That’s exactly what I experienced on a full-day sea kayaking adventure from Chance Harbour to …
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The Floe Lake hike is one of the most popular in British Columbia’s Kootenay National Park – and for good reason. Floe Lake itself is a stunner – a turquoise-coloured alpine gem beneath the soaring cliffs of the Rockwall, ringed in part by larch trees. Not only is it a fabulous day hike, but it’s …
Tofino is famous for its beaches, surf culture, and storm watching. As a hiking destination, it doesn’t move the meter the way other spots in BC do—but it still delivers with rainforest trails, awe-inspiring ocean views, big trees, and beaches. The upside? Most of the Tofino hikes are short and sweet. A few will give …
One of the remote and spectacular backpacking trips in Banff National Park takes you to Cataract Pass via Nigel Pass and into the stunning White Goat Wilderness Area. As a day hike it’s about 26 km return – too much if you want to explore the wilderness area. I’d recommend a two-to-three day backpacking trip. …
The Coliseum Mountain hike called Yahareskin (The Mountain with the Cap On) by the Stoney First Nations, had been on my wish list for years. But with it’s location just minute’s from Nordegg – and three plus hour’s driving time from Calgary, I figured I needed to make it into a weekend trip. I nixed …
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