Even though there is still snow on the ground in Alberta, this warmer winter weather has us all reminiscing about the summer heat. Not only are we reminiscing about our past and dreaming of our future summer vacations, practically speaking we need to start booking in the national parks or it can be hard to […]
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You Have to Visit Emerald Lake, BC This Winter
Visiting Emerald Lake Lodge During the Christmas break has become somewhat of a tradition for my husband and I. We love to visit in the summer as avid paddlers and lovers of a convenient moderate hike but visiting in the winter gives you a sense of rest and solitude that you can only get in […]
Top 5 Places to Visit in Jasper, AB, CA This Winter
I know this might sound crazy but winter is kind of my favourite time to visit Jasper. This season brings it’s own level of quiet and peace, nothing beats the sound of snow flakes falling and the crunch underfoot, but the fact that the area isn’t packed with visitors during this time of year is […]
Talbot Lake Viewpoint, Jasper National Park, Alberta, CA
A favourite hike for quick and easy lake views just outside of the town of Jasper. Hike up here to enjoy a picnic and enjoy the panoramic mountains. We hike this little trail almost every time we go to Jasper, it’s dog friendly (not too steep) in both summer and winter. In winter I would […]
Horseshoe Lake, Jasper National Park, Alberta, CA
Horseshoe lake is a popular destination close to the town of Jasper, and for good reason. It has walking trails for you to walk the perimeter of the lake, there are a ton of spots where you can set up for the day and just enjoy the scenery, it is close enough to the parking […]