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Chester Lake: A go-to snowshoe (or hike) in Kananaskis Country, Alberta The Chester Lake Trail in Peter Lougheed Provincial Park stands out as a go-to hike in Kananaskis, especially in the winter. The trail gives the best samplings of scenery in the Canadian Rockies, including Christmas...
In the heart of the East Kootenay’s, Cranbrook, BC, makes a great home base for outdoor winter activities. The winters are mild here, and the town is accessible by a small international airport and has a range of accommodation options suitable for every budget. It’s also located on the...
When researching ski resorts in Alberta to visit over the holidays with my 8-year-old beginner/intermediate skier, I debated travelling to Southwestern Alberta to Castle Mountain Resort. It is clichély and incorrectly known as “Canada’s best-kept secret” because it is off the beaten path...
Looking for an affordable, fun, and accessible cold-weather activity to stave off the winter blues? Try snowshoeing! Unlike cross-country skiing and snowboarding, which require expensive gear just to get started (not to mention the cost of a ski hill pass!), you can use most of your cold...
Edmonton, Alberta, is known for its cold winters, but that doesn’t deter locals from celebrating and making the most of the chilly season. This northern city embraces winter, and there are plenty of things to experience and do in the snow, including skiing in Edmonton. The North...
Pukaskwa National Park is located on the northeast shore of Lake Superior in northern Ontario. This smaller national park is packed with backcountry adventures, family-friendly hikes, breathtakingly beautiful beaches, rugged and wild shorelines and the legendary history and culture of the...
The diversity of activities and experiences in Prince Albert National Park makes outdoor adventure possible for every kind of explorer. Beautiful, clear lakes, front and backcountry camping, recreational, natural and cultural learning activities and the vibrant summer village of Waskesiu...
Riding Mountain National Park is an island of wilderness in Manitoba’s southwest corner and part of the Manitoba Escarpment. Surrounded by agriculture, this hill in the prairies was created by glacial scouring. It features grasslands, rolling hills, boreal forests, and wild wetlands. The...
If you have a warm summer day or weekend (or week) near Yorkton, Saskatchewan, you’ll want to spend it at Good Spirit Lake Provincial Park. Its wide sandy beaches look like they belong on a tropical island, not in the middle of the Canadian prairie. Plus, the park has thought of...
Alberta has one of the most diverse landscapes in the country. You’ll find majestic mountain ranges of the Canadian Rockies, ranchlands on the eastern slopes, open prairie and grasslands, wind-sculpted badlands and vast boreal forest in the north. While it’s full of natural wonders...