For at least six or seven years, the Monica Meadows trail in the Purcell Range sat high on my hiking wish list. I didn’t know much about it, only that it was said to be an unforgettable, very beautiful hike. Beautiful is an understatement. The Monica Meadows trail, especially in larch season at the end …
The Eye of the Needle hike, accessed from the Fundy Trail Parkway, is a true adventure – and not just a simple walk in the woods. It links a short section of the famed Fundy Footpath with the Eye of the Needle itself, a narrow slot canyon carved by a branch of the Big Salmon …
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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 …