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4 backcountry trips to do with kids in Alberta

May 8, 2025

Exploring the backcountry with kids opens up a new world of outdoor adventure opportunities. Whether you’re hiking, biking or paddling, you can access beautiful wilderness while building lasting memories with your family. Backcountry trips with kids take extra planning and packing, but it...

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Backpacking Gear Checklist for Beginners

April 25, 2025

Backcountry Packing Guide for Beginners The mountain snow is thawing, the leaves are blooming, and the birds are singing… which can only mean one thing: it’s hiking season! It’s time to find adventures in the backcountry. For backcountry pros, this means it’s time to dust off the...

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Things to do at Elk Island National Park – Our Top 5

April 10, 2025

A 35-minute drive east of Edmonton takes you to the rolling hills, aspen forests, rich wetlands, pretty lakes and starry skies of Elk Island National Park. It is an ‘island’ of natural wonders and a UNESCO-designated Biosphere Reserve, surrounded by agriculture. This wild inland island is...

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A Summarized Guide to Alberta’s 5 National Parks

April 10, 2025

Alberta is home to some of the most famous national parks in the world. These parks offer opportunities for sightseeing, hiking, paddling, camping and connecting with nature. In addition, you’ll find interactive programming and educational opportunities through Parks Canada, as well as a...

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Salt Spring Island with Kids: A 5-Day Itinerary

April 10, 2025

Salt Spring Island is a special place. It is a treasure trove of outdoor adventures, rich community and cultural experiences, and charming local spots for eating, shopping and playing. Beautiful beaches, protected forests, clear lakes, farms and a bustling village make travelling to Salt...

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Plan your spring break on Kootenay Lake: 5-Day Itinerary

April 8, 2025

Kootenay Lake from Queens Bay Tucked between the Selkirk and Purcell Mountain ranges, Kootenay Lake in British Columbia is ideal for relaxing and nature-focused family spring break. From natural hot springs to laid-back and historic lakeside towns to rocky beaches, waterfall hikes and...

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Sustainable car camping: 4 tips to remember this summer

April 4, 2025

You don’t have to carry a tent dozens of kilometres into the backcountry to enjoy the great outdoors. Car camping, also called front-country camping, is fun, too! It can be more accessible, great for families, and allows you to bring more comfort items from home. Photo by Miranda Smit...

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Kaslo River Trail: A family-friendly fairy tale

March 31, 2025

The Kaslo River Trail winds along the north and south shores of the Kaslo River, connected by two bright red, enchanting covered bridges, to make it a family-friendly 3.6 km loop. About halfway, you’ll find magical “Koots” sculptures playing hide-and-seek among the moss-covered boulders...

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Wind and Waterfalls: Winter in Waterton Lakes National Park

March 20, 2025

Waterton Lakes National Park is one of Alberta’s five national parks, located in the southwest corner of the province. It offers pristine lakes, sweeping mountain vistas, waterfalls, hiking trails, campgrounds, the famous Red Rock Canyon, the historic Prince of Wales Hotel, and the quaint...

View from the Piney Point Trail, Beauvais Provincial Park

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Beauvais Lake Provincial Park and the Piney Point Trail

March 11, 2025

The Piney Point Trail is in Beauvais Lake Provincial Park, southwest of Pincher Creek, Alberta. Beauvais Lake Provincial Park is accessible year-round and offers outdoor activities in the winter and shoulder seasons. View from the Piney Point Trail, Beauvais Provincial Park The Piney...