Category: wildflowers
3 Great Short Hikes in Waterton Lakes National Park

Waterton is a great place to hike, with some 200 km of trails covering everything from challenging backcountry treks to more leisurely day trips. If you haven’t been to this park in southwestern Alberta in a while, expect a few… Read more3 Great Short Hikes in Waterton Lakes National Park
Adventures Under the Night Sky in Waterton Lakes National Park

We’re walking in pitch-black dark at 11:00 at night, following the hiking trail to Blakiston Falls in Waterton Lakes National Park. Leading us is Keith Robinson, owner and guide of Dark Sky Guides, who wants to take us as far… Read moreAdventures Under the Night Sky in Waterton Lakes National Park
The Best of Waterton Lakes National Park

Waterton Lakes National Park is unique in so many ways. Tucked into the southwest corner of Alberta, the most obvious part of the landscape is the abrupt change from the Great Plains to mountains. Unlike farther north, no foothills provide… Read moreThe Best of Waterton Lakes National Park
Enjoying Saskatchewan’s Dazzling Wildflowers

Right about now is generally the height of wildflower season in Saskatchewan, although every year is different and conditions vary considerably throughout the province. We’ve had higher than normal rainfall in early summer which has brought a profusion of colour… Read moreEnjoying Saskatchewan’s Dazzling Wildflowers
Five Easy Hikes in Saskatchewan’s Prince Albert National Park

Prince Albert National Park is one of the top places to go hiking in Saskatchewan. Almost smack in the middle of the province, the park preserves the transition zone from the aspen parklands in the south to the northern boreal… Read moreFive Easy Hikes in Saskatchewan’s Prince Albert National Park