Posts tagged day hike
A Guide to Parker Ridge Trail

Tackle one of the best shorter hikes along the Icefields Parkway. Parker Ridge Trail in Banff National Park is a moderately difficult hike that features breathtaking scenery of the Canadian Rockies in the province of Alberta. This Parker Ridge Trail hiking guide includes tips on getting there, trailhead, trail description, packing tips, and what to expect.

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Wilcox Pass: Superb Hike on the Icefields Parkway

Wilcox Pass is a popular hike along the Icefields Parkway, only a short drive from the Athabasca Glacier. Read our Wilcox Pass travel guide, including trail description, how to get there, where the trailhead is, packing tips, and where to stay. We also share whether you should include Wilcox Pass Trail in your itinerary or if the Parker Ridge Trail is better.

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A Guide to Johnston Canyon Hike

Johnston Canyon hike is one of the easiest and most rewarding trails in Banff National Park, popular with both adventure travelers and families with kids. No matter if you are road tripping in the Canadian Rockies or you are only looking for a day trip from Calgary, this Johnston Canyon travel guide includes tips on how to get, trailhead, when to go, trail description, and what to pack.

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A Guide to Aylmer Lookout Hike

The Aylmer Lookout Hike offers incredible views of Lake Minnewanka and is one of the best things to do in Banff National Park. Read our Aylmer Lookout travel guide, including tips on what to expect, trail description (you can also do a bike & hike combination), difficulty, length, how to get, trailhead, and we share with you tips on where to stay and how to stay safe.

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Athabasca Glacier Hike

Athabasca Glacier hike is an easy 30 minutes one-way trip you can find along the Icefields Parkway in the Canadian Rockies. Walk to Athabasca Glacier's base on a well-marked trail from the car park and enjoy the stunning scenery of Columbia Icefield for free. This travel guide includes tips on how to get, where to stay, and glacier tours.

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A Guide on Larch Valley Hike and Sentinel Pass

Larch Valley hike is one of the best autumn hikes in Banff National Park, Alberta, which you can easily extend with the Sentinel Pass trail. Seeing the yellow larches in the Canadian Rockies is an experience no visitor should miss. This Larch Valley hiking guide includes a trail description and tips on when to visit, what to pack, and where to park.

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A Guide to Garibaldi Lake and Panorama Ridge Hike

Panorama Ridge hike via Garibaldi Lake in Whistler, British Columbia, is a worthwhile trail in Canada offering stunning views of the lake and surrounding mountains. Garibaldi Lake is also the best day trip from Vancouver. Our hiking guide includes how to get to the trailhead, difficulty, what to pack, or where to stay.

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Horseshoe Canyon: Hiking in the Canadian Badlands

Hiking in the Horseshoe Canyon in Drumheller, Alberta, was one of our favorite things to do in this area. Located in the Canadian Badlands, Horseshoe Canyon is known for its ancient fossils, dinosaur findings, colorful hills, and great hiking trails. This travel guide includes tips on how to get there, where to stay, when to visit, and what to pack.

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A Guide to Sulphur Skyline Trail: Jasper's Signature Hike

Sulphur Skyline Trail is one of the most beautiful and rewarding day-hikes in Jasper National Park you should not miss when traveling in the Canadian Rockies. Read our detailed Sulphur Skyline hiking guide, including trail description, how to get, trailhead, tips on what to pack, what to expect, and where to stay.

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