Northern Explorers shares inspiring stories, trip ideas, practical tips and memorable adventures for all budgets, timeframes, ages and abilities.
Cypress Hills Provincial Park is a unique destination and Canada’s only ‘interprovincial park.’ It’s a collaboration between Alberta Parks, Saskatchewan Parks, and Parks Canada, with the Fort Walsh National Historic Site on the Saskatchewan side. The Alberta side features towering hills...
Storm watching in Ucluelet and Tofino on the west coast of Vancouver Island in British Columbia allows you to experience the mysterious raw power of the Pacific Ocean and its raging storms. Imagine waves growing to 50 feet or higher as they roll close to shore, crashing into rocky cliffs...
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...
Every fall, an influx of polar bears come to the area near Churchill, Manitoba, to wait for the sea ice to form on Hudson’s Bay. Polar bears are known as the “Lords of the Arctic,” a regal description of these mighty creatures that roam this remote area of Canada...
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...
The Cave and Basin National Historic Site should be on your list of places to visit at Banff National Park. It offers natural wonder, history, and Indigenous significance and is vital to Canada’s national park history. This site was the first ever federally protected reserve in Canada and...
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...