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The Maligne Canyon Ice Walk- Alberta’s Coolest Hike

The Maligne Canyon Ice Walk- Alberta’s Coolest Hike

Peering over the edge of a snow covered bridge, I have to catch my breath when I think about how far down the canyon below is. Fifty-one meters- the same…

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8 Reasons to Visit Jasper in January (and All Winter Long!)

8 Reasons to Visit Jasper in January (and All Winter Long!)

When people see pictures of Jasper, or hear about the fantastic opportunities for outdoor adventure, they don’t need much convincing to pay a visit. Jasper’s natural beauty sells itself! Once…

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Snowshoeing in Jasper- Our First Experience and Why You Should Try it Too!

Snowshoeing in Jasper- Our First Experience and Why You Should Try it Too!

When I signed us up to go on a snowshoeing excursion in Jasper National Park, both Mike and I didn’t know what to expect. In all honesty, we were kind…

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Stargazing at the Jasper Dark Sky Festival

Stargazing at the Jasper Dark Sky Festival

Jasper National Park is a great place to visit all year round, but is especially enjoyable in October when the sky takes centre stage for Dark Sky Month. What is…

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Photo of the Week: Romantic Elk Island Sunset

Photo of the Week: Romantic Elk Island Sunset

One of the best places to watch the sunset near our hometown of Edmonton, Alberta, is Elk Island National Park. We recently made the half hour drive, on a beautiful…

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Photo of the Week: Summer in Lake Louise

Photo of the Week: Summer in Lake Louise

Mike and I visit Lake Louise regularly, as it’s our favourite place to stop on a road trip in the Canadian Rockies or to have a romantic weekend getaway in…

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Photo of the Week: Peyto Lake, Banff National Park

Photo of the Week: Peyto Lake, Banff National Park

As a lifelong resident of Alberta, and frequent visitor to Banff National Park, it’s very odd that I hadn’t visited Peyto Lake before now. Over the last few months, I…

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Dinosaur Provincial Park, Alberta- One of Canada’s Most Unique Landscapes

Dinosaur Provincial Park, Alberta- One of Canada’s Most Unique Landscapes

Arriving at Dinosaur Provincial Park, I feel like I am stepping back in time to an era when enormous, prehistoric creatures ruled the earth. Millions of years ago, dinosaurs roamed…

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Photo of the Week: Downtown Lights, Edmonton, Alberta

Photo of the Week: Downtown Lights, Edmonton, Alberta

When you’ve lived in the same city for a long period of time, sometimes it’s hard to feel inspired by it. It’s easy to become jaded and no longer notice…

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Moraine Lake, Banff National Park- The Lake With the Twenty Dollar View

Moraine Lake, Banff National Park- The Lake With the Twenty Dollar View

Excitedly, Mike and I climb up Rockpile Trail, weaving our way around huge boulders of glacial moraine so prominent that the nearby Moraine Lake was named after the debris. Walking…

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Photo of the Week: Chandelier in Chateau Lake Louise

Photo of the Week: Chandelier in Chateau Lake Louise

The decor throughout the Chateau Lake Louise pays homage to the Swiss influence that was paramount to the early development of the Lake Louise Area. This chandelier in the chateau’s…

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Edmonton Heritage Festival- Celebrating Canada’s Multiculturalism

Edmonton Heritage Festival- Celebrating Canada’s Multiculturalism

On the August long weekend Mike and I like to take in one of our hometown’s largest festivals- the Edmonton Heritage Festival at Hawrelak Park. The Edmonton Heritage Festival is…

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Photo of the Week: Ink Pots, Banff National Park

Photo of the Week: Ink Pots, Banff National Park

The Johnston Canyon trail is one of the most popular hiking trails in Banff National Park.  However, not too many people hike as far as the Ink Pots. Those who…

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Romantic Lake Louise- Our Favourite Activities for Romance

Romantic Lake Louise- Our Favourite Activities for Romance

Lake Louise is one of our favourite places to visit in the Canadian Rockies and Mike and I have made many trips here during our relationship. Lake Louise is pristine,…

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Pyramid and Patricia Lakes- Jasper National Park

Pyramid and Patricia Lakes- Jasper National Park

Ahh…Jasper. Every time I visit I don’t want to return to my city life. Sparkling blue lakes reflecting postcard-perfect Rocky Mountain views, leave me feeling calm and serene every time….

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