by Robin | Last updated Nov 1, 2019 | British Columbia, Canada, Food, Hotels, North America, Other, Sports, Winter, Winter Activities
Winter in Fernie Fernie is a sleepy little mountain with a reputation for great powder and lots of outdoor activities so we went to see for ourselves. This is my 5th year in Canada and my 5th winter taking every and any opportunity to get up onto the ski hill. Most of...
by Robin | Last updated Jul 29, 2020 | Alberta, British Columbia, Canada, Feature, North America, Winter, Winter Activities
Canada might be cold in the winter but it sure is beautiful. You’ve probably contemplated going into hibernation already but you’ll probably reconsider after seeing this list. If you’re visiting from abroad you might be wondering if it’s possible to enjoy...
by Robin | Last updated Mar 1, 2023 | Alberta, Banff Hiking, Canada, North America, Road Trip
The Icefields Parkway, or Highway 93, runs between the towns of Jasper and Lake Louise in the Canadian Rockies. With a multitude of ancient glaciers, staggering waterfalls and scenic lakes dotted along its length, the parkway is understandably considered one of the...
by Robin | Dec 4, 2015 | Canada, North America, Winter Activities
With a decent amount snow having fallen in the mountains, Beth and I decided to take advantage and head back out to Lake Louise for the day. In order to make the most of the day, we woke in the small hours of the morning to catch an early bus from the city center. The...
by Robin | Last updated Feb 28, 2023 | Alberta, Canada, Hiking, Kananaskis Hiking, North America, Winter Activities
Sometimes it’s the spontaneous trips that are the best. Today we had a late start, and thought perhaps we’d better doing something active. We’d looked into the Grotto Canyon ice walk before, and figured that, as it’s walking up a...
