Giddy Up. Exploring Banff’s Backcountry on Horseback

Crossing creek on Trail Ridge, Banff National Park

We recently had a chance to venture deep into the backcountry of Banff National Park, well away from the busyness of Canada’s most popular park. But our horseback adventure was quite a change from our usual remote trips where we have to carry all of our gear and be self-sufficient for wilderness camping. Instead, we got to sleep in a real bed, have hot showers,… Read moreGiddy Up. Exploring Banff’s Backcountry on Horseback

Exploring the Sights and History of Banff Townsite

Vermilion Lakes, Banff Naitonal Park, Alberta, Canada

The scenery of Banff National Park is legendary, with 6,000 square kilometers of outstanding mountain wilderness. Before you wander too far afield in the park, it’s worth exploring incredible places that shouldn’t be missed in and near the bustling townsite. The Bow River Valley and powerful Bow Falls, hoodoos, Cascade Gardens, the gondola up Sulphur Mountain, the Banff Centre, Whyte Museum, Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel,… Read moreExploring the Sights and History of Banff Townsite

5 Easy Places to Check Off Your Saskatchewan Bucket List

Roche Percee, Saskatchewan

Want to check out some of Saskatchewan’s most amazing landscapes but not expend a lot of effort getting there? Here are 5 of our favourite Bucket List worthy natural wonders from different parts of the province that are surprisingly easy to visit. Nipekamew Sand Cliffs Brilliant white cliffs and pillars, some as high as 23 metres, rise straight from the banks of the narrow Nipekamew… Read more5 Easy Places to Check Off Your Saskatchewan Bucket List