All the thrills of a roller coaster, paired up with the natural beauty of the Rocky Mountain river canyons makes whitewater rafting a fantastic opportunity for a holiday adventure. The Banff area has some of the best spots for rafting. The Kananaskis and Kicking Horse Rivers and Bow River Horseshoe Canyon are a few examples …
To say that there are hiking opportunities in the Canadian Rockies is an unbelievable understatement. The Canadian portion of range stretches for nearly 1,500 km from the border with the USA up into northern British Columbia. In total, the Rockies cover approximately 180,000 square kilometers and you can find nearly any terrain or landscape you …
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The Bowron Lake Provincial Park in the Cariboo region of British Columbia is a popular destination for tourists and locals alike. The park started as a game reserve under the protection of the British Columbia provincial government, was re-categorized as a provincial park in 1961 and has grown over this time to encompass over 300,000 …
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It’s almost that time of year again, where we begin the headache that is finding a location for Summer vacation. Well, luckily for you, there are still dozens of awesome places left to explore and have fun in whether it is with your friends or family. Located a few hours northwest of Detroit, the Canadian …
Vancouver is surrounded by beautiful alpine lakes, rivers and waterfalls all in the middle of some lush forests. It is an incredible place to get back to nature. With provincial parks nearby you can satisfy that camping urge all year round. Here are some of the best camping spots in and around Vancouver that you …
There is something powerful in pitting yourself against nature, whether you head out for the weekend or for weeks at a time there is satisfaction in knowing you can survive. Backcounty camping means getting away from modern life and camping well beyond the traditional campgrounds just off one of the highways. With backcountry camping you …
Few things are as surreal as kayaking through the glaciers of Canada. The experience this offers has been said by many to be quite memorable and worth planning for. One of the best places to get the most out of this experience in Canada is in British Columbia. Not only do you get the chance …
One of the most effective ways to simply get away from the hustle and bustle of urban living is to take a wilderness canoeing trip. By paddling around remote rivers and lakes, you can get in touch with nature and recharge. Canada is packed full of locations where you can canoe out off the beaten …
I have hardly ever been on a trip that makes me appreciate my life as much as the Nahanni with its spectacular Virginia Falls which are taller than the more well known Niagara falls located a thousand miles south in the urban heart of Ontario’s wine country. The Nahanni begins at tiny Moose Ponds high in the alpine peaks …
Game is the term used for animals hunted for sport and/or food. In different parts of the world, types of game differ. Below is a list of Canada’s most popular big game animals. Black Bear The Black Bear inhabits heavily forested areas across Canada. They grow to between 1.5 – 1.8 meters (5 – 6 ft.) long and …
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