Alberta’s Red Rock Coulee is one of the most unusual and photogenic spots on the Canadian prairies. We were extremely impressed by our first visit, our only regret being that clouds moved in and we weren’t able to get golden-hour light to photograph the strange orange-red rock formations. Not that the even light of a cloudy day is bad, mind you. Indeed, light filtered… Read moreRed Rock Coulee Revisited
If you like sand dunes, Saskatchewan should definitely be on your must-visit list. It’s home to both the largest and second largest sets of dunes in the country, plus a few others thrown in for variety. Some are easy to visit and others take more effort and planning. All have stunning scenery. Here are four of our favourite areas to go play in the sand:… Read moreSaskatchewan is Sand Dune Capital of Canada
Lake Athabasca is the largest lake in Saskatchewan, the ninth largest in North America, and the fourth largest completely within the borders of Canada. Everything about it is big, including having some of Canada’s largest lake trout and northern pike. With a body of water this size, we would expect the landscape to vary, but Athabasca’s north and south shores are like two completely different… Read moreLake Athabasca’s Spectacular North Shore – Part 1
We have updated this post with new information and photos which you can find here: The Best of Yoho National Park. The name says it all – Yoho is a Cree word expressing awe and wonder. While that describes many places in the Rocky Mountains, things here seem cranked up another notch, with numerous towering peaks, raging rivers and waterfalls galore, and postcard views at… Read moreAwe and Wonder of Yoho National Park
It’s almost time for one of Saskatchewan’s most unusual wildlife spectacles. As fascinating as Fort Livingstone’s annual snake orgy may be, the story behind it is just as interesting. In 1874, the North West Mounted Police made their historic March West, and established the first Mountie headquarters at Fort Livingstone on the banks of the Swan River in what is now eastern Saskatchewan. This… Read moreSnake Orgy at Fort Livingstone
A highlight of Canada’s Banff National Park is the Banff Gondola up Sulfur Mountain offering a panoramic view of the townsite and mountains beyond.
