Fun in the Sun in Jasper

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It’s summertime! Break out the sunscreen, get outside, and enjoy all the season has to offer. Here are some of our favourite ways to have fun in the sun in Jasper this summer. Get a Little Wild Discover the wild residents of Jasper with a wildlife tour from SunDog Tours or Maligne Adventures. Visit […]

Capturing Moments with Jason Carter

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From working for television in Edmonton to filming a shoot in Banff and falling in love with the place, Jason Carter has become a well-known artist in the Canadian Rockies and beyond. His work connects people with incredible moments. Whether it’s a painting or a carving, this Cree artist distills the grandeur and beauty of […]

The Western Welcome: Bring your Calgary Stampede dreams to the mountains!

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It’s time for the Calgary Stampede. While this is a great time for our neighbours in the city to cowboy up this summer, there are ways to connect to the western lifestyle here in the Canadian Rockies. So take in The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth and then head to the mountains to live out […]

Waterton-Glacier: A Living Symbol of Cross-Border Collaboration

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The feeling of looking over the expanse of a glacial lake or plunging into its turquoise waters is breathtaking and an invigorating experience no matter where you stand or swim. Each year thousands of visitors from around the world make their way to the Crown of the Continent – a vast, mountainous, regional ecosystem in […]

Summer Nights

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The summer sun stretches long into the evenings this time of year, but it’s the summer nights when Jasper comes alive. After the sun goes down, look up at the stars! It’s a celestial celebration like you’ve never seen before! Jasper’s Dark Skies At over 11,000 km² in size, Jasper National Park is the second […]

Celebrate Canada Day in the Mountains

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Oh Canada. It’s time to celebrate the birthday of this country and the mountain towns have events ready for locals and visitors alike. One thing to expect: it’ll be busy! Here’s what’s happening for Canada Day in the mountains. Banff Canada’s flagship national park is celebrating the day with a morning parade (the parade […]

Botanical Milestones

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As I rise from a sun-warmed rock near the trailhead of Crypt Lake, I notice a delicate bloom I nearly crushed beneath my boot. I hadn’t seen it while sitting, but now it holds my full attention: Aphyllon purpureum. Only three species of Aphyllon grow in Alberta, and here, quietly rooted in the soil, is […]

Your Home Base to Golf the Columbia Valley: The Ultimate Stay & Play Destination

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Promotional Feature For golfers ready for exceptional fairways, the Columbia Valley offers one of Western Canada’s most rewarding golf escapes. Invermere has quietly become a hub for mountain golf, where dramatic landscapes frame a collection of remarkable courses. Perched high above the valley, Eagle Ranch is as spectacular to look at as it is to […]

The Considerate Explorer

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We all love to spend time on the trails. Let’s work together with proper trail etiquette to make it an enjoyable experience for everyone. We all come to the mountains to relax and reconnect with nature. There’s nothing like taking a deep breath of crisp mountain air, feeling the warmth of the morning sunshine on […]

Six Ways to Save a Buck in Banff

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Let’s face it, life is expensive. With the rising costs of everything something like taking a vacation can be a huge financial commitment. We’re not going to tell you to not do the things you want to do during your stay, but we do have some suggestions on how to make them cost a little […]

Fun in the Sun in Jasper