Tag: Canada
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Visiting Calgary Olympic Park: Remembering the Legacy of the 1988 Winter Olympics {Alberta}
From Olympic history to future champions, Calgary Olympic Park offers visitors a chance to experience the lasting legacy of the 1988 Winter Olympics while exploring one of Alberta’s most inspiring attractions.
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Driving Through Yoho National Park in Winter {British Columbia}
A winter drive through Yoho National Park revealed snow-covered peaks, quiet mountain scenery, and a park that left us eager to return. Here’s what we discovered on a scenic day trip from Banff.
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Johnston Canyon Ice Walk: Hiking Through the Canyon in Winter {Alberta}
The Johnston Canyon ice walk is one of the most unforgettable winter hikes in Banff National Park. Walk through frozen waterfalls, narrow canyon walls, and icy caves while experiencing the dramatic beauty of the Canadian Rockies in winter.
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Exploring Banff in Winter: A Walk Through the Mountain Town{Alberta}
Banff is more than a gateway to the Canadian Rockies—it’s a destination in its own right. In winter, the town transforms into a cozy mountain village filled with historic sites, river walks, museums, and charming streets. This post explores what it’s like to spend a day wandering through Banff beyond the famous viewpoints.
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Walking Across Frozen Lake Louise in Banff National Park {Alberta}
Lake Louise may be famous for its turquoise waters in summer, but winter transforms it into something completely different. Walk across the frozen lake, admire incredible mountain views, and experience one of Banff National Park’s most unforgettable winter adventures.
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Exploring National Parks & Protected Places Around the World
National parks are not limited to one country. Explore eight incredible protected places around the world that showcase the landscapes, history, and natural wonders that make our planet worth exploring.
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Lighthouse, Fishing Boats & Rocky Shores at Peggy’s Cove {Nova Scotia}
It was a blustery day as we drove up the coast from Halifax toward Peggy’s Cove—one of those places that feels shaped as much by the wind and sea as by time itself. This small fishing village holds the distinction of being one of the most photographed places in Canada. With that reputation—and a long-standing…
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Moments & Misadventures :: Kindred Spirits
Happy Mother’s Day! Since I was a kid and first read ‘Anne of Green Gables’ by Lucy Maud Montgomery, I wanted to come and visit this island that inspired the wonderful stories of the orphan girl Anne Shirley who finds a home at Green Gables. My mom and I use to watch the movies on…
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Charlottetown {Prince Edward Island}
Most trips to Prince Edward Island begin and end with a visit to Charlottetown. This capital city is a colorful array of houses, beautiful old stone buildings, and a lovely walk along the waterfront where you can see the city as it sits on the water with lighthouses nearby. This city was named after queen…
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Maritime Museum of the Atlantic {Nova Scotia}
When in Halifax, Nova Scotia an absolute must for any visit is the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic. This museum is large and full of of different aspects of Nova’s Scotia maritime history. From ship building, to pirates, to lighthouses, to military ships, to remnants of the Titanic, and so much more. This museum is…