A Rewarding Hike To The Plain Of Six Glaciers And Teahouse This is a moderate hike that gains about 400 meters in elevation. It is approximately 14km's round trip. Give yourself between 3 to 4 hours. Much of the hike is in the open, it can get quite hot during a summer day. Bring lots of water and appropriate clothing and sunscreen. Hiking shoes are recommended. … [Read more...]
Lake Agnes Teahouse
Lake Agnes Teahouse The hike to the Lake Agnes Teahouse is one of the most popular trails in Lake Louise. It is a moderate hike going up about 400 meters in elevation. The distance is 3.5 km's one way. It starts to go uphill quickly, it's not difficult but does get tiring. You may feel the effects of the altitude, just take your time. Most people make it to the teahouse in about an hour. It can get very busy during summer and especially on weekends. … [Read more...]
Canmore Highland Games
The Origin Of The Name Canmore The town of Canmore, Alberta was named in 1884 by Scottish born Donald A. Smith. He was an employee of the Canadian Pacific Railway. The word originates from a town on the northwest shores of Scotland that was named for King Malcolm III. The Gaelic name Ceann Mo'r, was anglicized into the version of Canmore. It translated to something such as "big head", "great head" or "chief". … [Read more...]
I Left My Heart In San Francisco
A City With Something To Offer Everyone San Francisco is a spectacular city that sits on a peninsula surrounded by water. It is one of the top visited cities in the world and offers many unique attractions like the former prison island of Alcatraz and PIER 39 at Fisherman's Wharf. The steep hills that created a need for the cable cars are part of what has made the city famous. The city is impressive visually, its steep hills are an attraction in themselves. From many areas in the city you can get incredible views of the bay that is spanned by the iconic Golden Gate Bridge. There are … [Read more...]
Side Trip To Sausalito
Just minutes from San Francisco on the other side of the Golden Gate Bridge sits the tiny and charming seaside village of Sausalito. Many people say it reminds them of the Mediterranean. It has even been compared to the French Riviera. Another option to get to Sausalito is by ferry. The Sausalito Ferry will get you there faster than the bus or driving. … [Read more...]
Takakkaw Falls And Spiral Tunnels
The Takakkaw Falls are located in Yoho National Park, near the small town of Field, B.C. The highest point of the falls are 384 meters from the its base. This makes it the second highest waterfall in Canada. The falls are fed by the Daly Glacier which is part of the Waputik Icefield. … [Read more...]
Emerald Lake And The Natural Bridge
Emerald Lake Emerald Lake is located in Yoho National Park In British Columbia. It is the largest of Yoho's lakes and one of the most popular. The lake is enclosed by the mountains of the President Range as well as Mount Burgess and Wapta Mountain. The name of the lake comes from its beautiful green colour. … [Read more...]
Going To The Sun Road Glacier National Park
Glacier National Park is located in the state of Montana in the U.S.A. It shares a border with Waterton Lakes National Park in Canada. Together the two parks make up the Waterton Glacier International Peace Park. We highly recommend visiting both parks if you have time. … [Read more...]
Waterton National Park, A Little Gem In Southern Alberta
Waterton Lakes National Park is one of the lesser known parks of the Canadian Rockies. It's located 3 hours south of Calgary in the province of Alberta and sits on the border with the United States. It is far less crowded than the hotspots of Canmore, Banff and Jasper, where it can be over run with tourists and weekend locals. … [Read more...]
Moon Landscapes And Prairie Dogs
Early childhood memories of Drumheller are that of funny hills and prairie dogs running all over the place. I would get very excited when we stopped there during our travels from the west coast to Saskatchewan to visit my relatives. Many years later it is still fascinating to see. … [Read more...]
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