The hike to Eva and Miller Lakes is an out-and-back day hike in Mount Revelstoke National Park, British Columbia. It offers hikers beautiful vistas of the surrounding mountains and valleys, green meadows alive with wildflowers, boulder fields home to chirping pikas and marmots, and remarkably picturesque alpine lakes. Because you start at the top of the Meadows in...
Getting out on the water is one of the best ways to experience nature. In a kayak or on a stand-up paddleboard (SUP), you can enjoy the weather, spot wildlife and get some exercise. If you don’t own a kayak or paddleboard, paddle gear, or the right vehicle to transport them from lake to lake, accessing these activities can be difficult. West Country Rentals has the...
Paddling the Ucluelet Inlet – Mirage Sun Long Sleeve Tee from Hooke. Ucluelet, BC, is located on the west edge of Vancouver Island. It’s an end-of-the-road town that provides the perfect home base for outdoor endeavours, including paddling, hiking, wildlife viewing and surfing. The town is perched on a peninsula and completely surrounded by water. Its location...
The Sunshine Coast is true to its name. The sunshine glimmers on the Salish Sea, forests stretch down to rocky ocean shorelines, and smaller coastal communities invite you to slow down and explore. For families who like an active holiday, there are beaches to comb, lakes to swim in, forest trails to hike, and plenty of places to launch a paddleboard or kayak. One of...
Northern Explorers was approached by a NOMAD representative to test out the NOMAD SafeSip water bottle. As outdoor explorers, we’re always looking for water filtration solutions that are packable, easy to use, and improve the outdoor experience. Our Chief Editor and Travel Writer, Amy Hancock, was happy to give an honest gear review of the product. Overview: NOMAD...
The Icefields Parkway is one of the most scenic drives in the Canadian Rockies, connecting Jasper and Lake Louise via Highway 93. The drive takes you by majestic mountains, turquoise lakes, waterfalls and glaciers. With several viewpoints, trails, campgrounds and sites along the way, you can easily make a day or weekend out of this drive. The Icefields Parkway is...
If you're visiting Gabriola Island with kids, you'll find ideas and tips for planning your trip with this complete three day itinerary.
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 and beaches with a roar-sending sea spray in every direction. You can feel the...
Kimberley Alpine Resort is one of the best family-friendly ski resorts in the Canadian Rockies. It ticks off all the boxes for a family ski trip, including varied terrain, special kids’ trails, ski and snowboard programs, slope-side accommodation, restaurants and all the amenities you might need in the townsite – just a five-minute drive down the hill. ...
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 card spruce and pine trees, snow-covered meadows and a beautiful frozen lake with...