The Ultimate Canadian Rockies Travel Guide
Planning a budget trip to the Canadian Rockies is challenging. Our travel guide includes tips on the best things to do, top attractions, activities, must-visit places, when to go, where to stay, how to get around, and how much things cost in Canada. Simply put, here's everything you need to know before traveling to the Canadian Rockies.
A Complete Guide to Moraine Lake
Moraine Lake is the most beautiful lake in Banff National Park in Canadian Rockies of Alberta. From how to get to Moraine Lake, where to park, where to stay, when to visit, what are the best activities, hikes, and things to do in the Moraine Lake area, we've got you covered. Read our comprehensive Moraine Lake travel guide that includes everything you need to know before you go.
A Complete Guide to Lake Louise
Lake Louise in Banff National Park is a top attraction in the Canadian Rockies. Read our Lake Louise travel guide on the best things to do in the area, including tips on how to get, top hikes and activities, where to park, best time to visit, or where to stay.
A Complete Guide to Lake O'Hara
Lake O'Hara is one of the best backcountry hiking destinations in the Canadian Rockies. Read our detailed camping and hiking guide to Lake O'Hara in Yoho National Park in British Columbia. Including tips on making a shuttle bus and campsite reservation, when to visit, the best things to do, top places to see, trails, and where to find the best photo spots.
The Ultimate Columbia Icefields Parkway Guide
Columbia Icefields Parkway in Canada is one of the best scenic drives in the world. Our Columbia Icefields Parkway travel guide includes the best things to see and do, best stops, top attractions, tips on accommodation, what to pack. Simply put, we share everything you need to know before driving this beautiful road between Lake Louise and Jasper in the Canadian Rockies.
3-Week Canadian Rockies Itinerary
Our three-week Canadian Rockies travel itinerary helps you plan your holiday, including the best things to do, activities, and stops along the way. This road trip itinerary starts in Calgary and features top places in Banff, Jasper, Yoho, or Kootenay and can be easily adjusted to a two-week alternative if needed.
A Guide to Mount Edith Cavell in Jasper National Park
Enjoy a day out in Jasper National Park, Alberta, and visit the Mount Edith Cavell area featuring Angel Glacier, alpine meadows, several hiking trails, and stunning Canadian Rockies scenery. This Mount Edith Cavell travel guide includes tips on how to get there, when to visit, and where to stay.
A Guide to Parker Ridge Trail
Tackle one of the best shorter hikes along the Icefields Parkway. Parker Ridge Trail in Banff National Park is a moderately difficult hike that features breathtaking scenery of the Canadian Rockies in the province of Alberta. This Parker Ridge Trail hiking guide includes tips on getting there, trailhead, trail description, packing tips, and what to expect.
A Guide to Takakkaw Falls in Yoho National Park, Canada
Are you planning a road trip across British Columbia, Canada? Visit Takakkaw Falls, one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Yoho National Park. This Takakkaw Falls travel guide includes tips on how to get there, trail description, where to park, campgrounds, and where to stay.
Best Things to Do in Maligne Lake, Jasper National Park
Plan your trip to Maligne Valley in Jasper National Park, Alberta, and visit stunning places such as Maligne Lake, Maligne Canyon, or Opal Hills; disembark on Maligne Lake cruise or hike Mary Schaffer Loop. This Maligne Lake travel guide includes the best things to do in the Maligne Lake area, tips on how to get there, when to visit, and what to pack.
Wilcox Pass: Superb Hike on the Icefields Parkway
Wilcox Pass is a popular hike along the Icefields Parkway, only a short drive from the Athabasca Glacier. Read our Wilcox Pass travel guide, including trail description, how to get there, where the trailhead is, packing tips, and where to stay. We also share whether you should include Wilcox Pass Trail in your itinerary or if the Parker Ridge Trail is better.
A Guide to Johnston Canyon Hike
Johnston Canyon hike is one of the easiest and most rewarding trails in Banff National Park, popular with both adventure travelers and families with kids. No matter if you are road tripping in the Canadian Rockies or you are only looking for a day trip from Calgary, this Johnston Canyon travel guide includes tips on how to get, trailhead, when to go, trail description, and what to pack.
A Guide to Aylmer Lookout Hike
The Aylmer Lookout Hike offers incredible views of Lake Minnewanka and is one of the best things to do in Banff National Park. Read our Aylmer Lookout travel guide, including tips on what to expect, trail description (you can also do a bike & hike combination), difficulty, length, how to get, trailhead, and we share with you tips on where to stay and how to stay safe.
A Guide to Athabasca Falls on the Icefields Parkway
Athabasca Falls is one of the best stops along the Icefields Parkway you must include in your Canadian Rockies itinerary. Learn more about Athabasca Falls in this travel guide, including why this stunning natural sight in Jasper National Park is worth a visit, what to expect, how to get there, and when to go.
Athabasca Glacier Hike
Athabasca Glacier hike is an easy 30 minutes one-way trip you can find along the Icefields Parkway in the Canadian Rockies. Walk to Athabasca Glacier's base on a well-marked trail from the car park and enjoy the stunning scenery of Columbia Icefield for free. This travel guide includes tips on how to get, where to stay, and glacier tours.
The Canadian Rockies Packing List for All Seasons
What should you pack when traveling to the Canadian Rockies and plan on visiting world-known destinations such as Banff, Jasper, or Lake Louise? Here's our tried and tested ultimate Canadian Rockies packing list for summer or winter vacation.
A Guide to Emerald Lake in Yoho National Park
Emerald Lake is one of the best places to visit in Yoho National Park, British Columbia. Our travel guide includes the best things to do at Emerald Lake in summer and winter, tips on hiking, canoeing, when to go, directions, and accommodation.
A Guide to Bourgeau Lake and Harvey Pass Hike
Harvey Pass past Bourgeau Lake is a spectacular but less known day hike in Banff National Park. Our Bourgeau Lake Trail travel guide includes everything you need to know. The trail description, trek extension to Harvey Pass, tips on how to get or what to pack.
A Guide to Maligne Canyon in Jasper National Park
Maligne Canyon is a beautiful place in Jasper National Park in the Canadian Rockies. When planning your itinerary, you must include the Maligne Canyon on your list, together with a short hike along the canyon's rim. This activity is suitable for every type of traveler. Read our Maligne Canyon travel guide with tips on how to get there, what to see and what to pack.
A Complete Guide to Hiking in Mount Assiniboine Provincial Park
Mount Assiniboine Provincial Park is one of the top hiking destinations in British Columbia, Canada. Mount Assiniboine hikes are plentiful, and trails are less crowded than other places in the Canadian Rockies. Our Mount Assiniboine travel guide includes the best things to see and do, tips on how to get, where to stay, what to pack, and practical information a first-time visitor needs to know.