Lake Louise is one of the most Instagram worthy places in Alberta, actually according to Vancity Buzz it is the most instagrammed place in Alberta. This isn't surprising however; it is stunning no matter what season you are there. People from around the world visit the Rockies just to see this lake. It was my boyfriends number one destination when he came to Canada with me. A visit to Banff National Park isn't complete with a drive up to Lake Louise where you can admire both the famous lake ... Read the Post
Lake Louise and the Plain of Six Glaciers Hike
Driving the Amazing Maligne Lake Road: A Must Do in Jasper
If you are in Jasper, you have to drive Maligne Lake Road. No matter what time of year it is, this is a day trip you have to take, and this is one of those things you do if you are flat out wondering, what to do in Jasper! Now, an underground river ends just east of Jasper; feeding massive amounts of water into the Athabasca River where it will continue across Alberta to Lake Athabasca. Maligne Lake Road follows it back through a breathtaking journey, that is occuring underneath you. This ... Read the Post
An Exploration to Summit Lakes : Day Hike on Jacques Lake Trail
The Maligne Lake area is filled with gorgeous lakes, views and hikes. Just a short drive from Jasper town in Jasper National Park, Maligne Lake drive is a long winding road that will leave you breathless. A great early or late season hike is the Jacques Lake trail. With multiple lakes and only a slight incline, you can do any portion of this hike. It is perfect in late fall, as it is basically deserted. ... Read the Post
Drumheller: A Rocky Dinosaur Story
One of the largest collections of dinosaur bones in the world is continuously being found in Drumheller, AB, Canada. After being dug out of the ground, cleaned, preserved and examined the fossils are scattered around the globe for millions to see. When I visited the Australian Museum in Sydney I frolicked through the dinosaur skeletons and soon realized almost the entirety of their collection was from Alberta. With over 130 000 fossils in their collection, Drumheller and Dinosaur Valley is a ... Read the Post
Fraser Island: A Sandy Paradise and Awesome Adventure
I stood at the end of a pitch-black pier at the end of the day, covered in dried sweat and flaking spider webs staring at the silvery fish reflecting in the moonlit water. I had a sudden urge to jump in the water, to let the depths envelope me and brave the mysteries beneath, but of course I didn’t. Instead I sat at the end of the dock, my family some distance away from me as I watched the flashes of golden lightning dance across the horizon reflecting on the beauty we had experienced today. ... Read the Post
Lennox Head: A Surfers Dream!
Everyone told me to stay in Byron Bay. But with the city filled to the point of no vacancy, we had no choice but to scuttle down to the quiet town of Lennox Head. We drove into dark quiet streets. The only lights were those over a remarkably quiet campground filled to the brim. We were headed to the Lennox Head Beach House YHA, one of the few accommodations available because of an impeding music festival in Byron. ... Read the Post