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outdoors in Alberta : the essentials

Lakes in Banff

Herbert Lake

If you visit the town of Lake Louise (about 50 km north of Banff), then you should definitely visit the lakes, Louise and Moraine

Canyons in Banff

Mistaya Canyon

The waters of Peyto Lake are possibly the most beautiful lake that I have ever seen, creating one of the most spectacular canyons

Waterfalls in Jasper

Tangle River Waterfall

They are the best known of Jasper National Park, but in my opinion they are the most beautiful. Obviously they do not have the vol

Canyons in Banff

Marble Canyon Provincial Park

Every National Park in the Canadian Rockies has its own canyon - Maligne in Jasper, Mistaya and Johnston in Banff, and here Kooten

Skiing in Calgary

WinSport's Canada Olympic Park

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Nature Reserves in Calgary

Fish Creek Provincial Park

South Calgary's Fish Creek Provincial Park is one of the largest urban provincial parks in North America at almost 14 square kilom

Lakes in Banff

Bow Lake

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We went early and the morning light created some spectacular reflections.

Waterfalls in Banff

Bow Falls

One of the things you can do in the town of Banff without taking the car. Just minutes from the town centre, you can leave your c

Gardens in Banff

Cascades of Time Gardens

Definitely the most romantic place in the entire region. We are talking about one of the areas with the most spectacular wildlife

Lakes in Banff

Johnson Lake

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Located about 10 km from Banff, this beautiful, crystal clear lake in the Canadian Rockies offers one of the easiest treks in the

Lakes in Banff

Chephren Lake

Still looking to escape crowds, we made the shortish trek to this amazing lake. The 6 km. trail was wide and somewhat steep at the

Ponds in Banff

Cascade Ponds

If you're getting tired of the bustle of the town of Banff, and want to go for a bite to eat and a bit of a drive, then this is th

Lakes in Banff

Two Jack Lake

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Another of the lakes that we can find in the vicinity of the town of Banff, and a good place to dine. Besides the spectacular tur

Waterfalls in Jasper

Sunwapta Falls

Hiking in Edmonton

Beaver Pond Trail

Just over two km north of Lake Astotin in Elk Island National Park, is a beautiful 3km trail (one hour walk) through broad meadows

Hiking in Edmonton

MOSS Lake Trail

I came to this national park in search of wildlife. It was a warm, sunny day which made my visit enjoyable but also made it diffic

Hiking in Edmonton

Shoreline Trail

There is a paved road running along the eastern shore of Lake Astotin. The round trip takes about 2-3 hours and is a good option i

Hiking in Edmonton

Badlands Route

As part of a longer trip or on a road trip lasting three or four days, the Badlands Road is a road that no traveler should miss wh