Canada

  • Most Instagrammed Hikes in Vancouver for 2024

    Most Instagrammed Hikes in Vancouver for 2024

    Update March 2025: With changes to the Instagram algorithm and the rise of Tiktok, the metrics I used to create this list in the past are no longer relevant so I won’t be updating this list going forward. This list of the most Instagrammed hikes in Vancouver was first published…

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  • Where to Experience Indigenous Tourism in Canada

    Where to Experience Indigenous Tourism in Canada

    Indigenous people have lived in what is now Canada since time immemorial, so no trip to Canada is complete without experiencing Indigenous culture. I asked fellow travel writers to recommend their favourite places to experience Indigenous tourism in Canada. In this post, you’ll find personal recommendations for 10 Indigenous tourism…

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  • 2026 Mount Assiniboine Hiking Guide

    2026 Mount Assiniboine Hiking Guide

    Note: I’ve updated my Mount Assiniboine hiking guide to include updated info for 2026. With its prominent Matterhorn shape, Mount Assiniboine is one of the most photographed peaks in the Canadian Rockies. And that makes hiking to Mount Assiniboine one of the most spectacular backpacking trips near Banff. I had…

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  • Best Things to Do in Banff in the Spring

    Best Things to Do in Banff in the Spring

    There are so many things to do in Banff all year round it can hurt your head. Most people either visit Banff in the summer or in the winter, but there are some fantastic activities to enjoy in Banff in the spring. Banff in the spring may not be the…

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  • 2026 Lake O’Hara Alpine Circuit Hiking Guide

    2026 Lake O’Hara Alpine Circuit Hiking Guide

    I’ve hiked a lot of trails in the Canadian Rockies, and Lake O’Hara has by far the best scenery: brilliant blue lakes, towering peaks, and icy glaciers. And if you are going to visit Lake O’Hara, you have to hike the Alpine Circuit. The Lake O’Hara Alpine Circuit is an…

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  • Hike the Skyline Trail in Jasper National Park

    Hike the Skyline Trail in Jasper National Park

    Note: The devastating 2024 fires in Jasper National Park burned a small section of the northern portion of the Skyline Trail. However, the trail has fully re-opened and is safe to hike. The Skyline Trail is one of the most popular backpacking trips in Jasper National Park. And it’s easy…

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  • 2027 Lake O’Hara Camping and Hiking Guide (Yoho National Park)

    2027 Lake O’Hara Camping and Hiking Guide (Yoho National Park)

    Note: I’m updating this post with the latest 2027 information for Lake O’Hara as it becomes available. A few years ago, I FINALLY made it to Lake O’Hara in Yoho National Park. It’s such a gorgeous area that I actually struggle to describe it. Of course, there’s a brilliant blue-green…

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  • Rockwall Trail Guide: Everything You Need to Know

    Rockwall Trail Guide: Everything You Need to Know

    The Rockwall Trail in Kootenay National Park has been on my list for a LONG time. I had seen photos online of a trail stretching for kilometres beside towering cliffs and I knew I had to hike it. This August, I spent 5 days on the Rockwall Trail and it…

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  • 20 Fabulous Canadian National Park Gift Ideas

    20 Fabulous Canadian National Park Gift Ideas

    If you’ve been to a Canadian national park, you know they are special places. I’ve been to 18 of the 48 national parks in Canada and am already planning which park I will visit next. If you’re looking for the perfect present for a national park lover, I’ve got you…

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  • Things to do in the Nass Valley (Nisga’a Territory) in Northern BC

    Things to do in the Nass Valley (Nisga’a Territory) in Northern BC

    The Nass Valley is tucked away in the Northwest corner of British Columbia. It’s the traditional territory of the Nisga’a people and has fascinating Indigenous culture and gorgeous volcanic scenery. On my visit, I found so many things to do in the Nass Valley. I’ve wanted to visit Nisga’a territory…

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