A Complete Guide to Lake O'Hara

Lake O'Hara is one of the best backcountry hiking destinations in the Canadian Rockies. Read our detailed camping and hiking guide to Lake O'Hara in Yoho National Park in British Columbia. Including tips on making a shuttle bus and campsite reservation, when to visit, the best things to do, top places to see, trails, and where to find the best photo spots.

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The Ultimate Columbia Icefields Parkway Guide

Columbia Icefields Parkway in Canada is one of the best scenic drives in the world. Our Columbia Icefields Parkway travel guide includes the best things to see and do, best stops, top attractions, tips on accommodation, what to pack. Simply put, we share everything you need to know before driving this beautiful road between Lake Louise and Jasper in the Canadian Rockies.

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3-Week Canadian Rockies Itinerary

Our three-week Canadian Rockies travel itinerary helps you plan your holiday, including the best things to do, activities, and stops along the way. This road trip itinerary starts in Calgary and features top places in Banff, Jasper, Yoho, or Kootenay and can be easily adjusted to a two-week alternative if needed.

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A Guide to Mount Edith Cavell in Jasper National Park

Enjoy a day out in Jasper National Park, Alberta, and visit the Mount Edith Cavell area featuring Angel Glacier, alpine meadows, several hiking trails, and stunning Canadian Rockies scenery. This Mount Edith Cavell travel guide includes tips on how to get there, when to visit, and where to stay.

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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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Best Things to Do in Maligne Lake, Jasper National Park

Plan your trip to Maligne Valley in Jasper National Park, Alberta, and visit stunning places such as Maligne Lake, Maligne Canyon, or Opal Hills; disembark on Maligne Lake cruise or hike Mary Schaffer Loop. This Maligne Lake travel guide includes the best things to do in the Maligne Lake area, tips on how to get there, when to visit, and what to pack.

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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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A Guide to Athabasca Falls on the Icefields Parkway

Athabasca Falls is one of the best stops along the Icefields Parkway you must include in your Canadian Rockies itinerary. Learn more about Athabasca Falls in this travel guide, including why this stunning natural sight in Jasper National Park is worth a visit, what to expect, how to get there, and when to go.

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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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