Sip and Savour: Local Bevvies in Canmore

It’s great to sit back and enjoy a bevvy. Canmore is full of local breweries, distilleries, and cideries that create delicious drinks to cap off your day. If you’re looking for local bevvies in Canmore, you’ve come to the right place. Which will you try? A Sip of Life Wild Life Distillery brews award-winning gin, vodka, […]

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The Grand Opening of Everwild Spa

There’s a new spa in town, and while this much-anticipated, Nordic-inspired spa has been the talk of the town for a while now, we were pleasantly surprised by the grand opening of Everwild, a new relaxation experience in Canmore. We wrote about Everwild in anticipation of this event, and now that it’s here, we couldn’t […]

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Wild Jasper

Seeing wildlife is a highlight of any mountain vacation. But safety comes first for you and the animal. Here are the best ways to see wildlife in Jasper this winter. Go to the Museum The Alcove Gallery at the Jasper Yellowhead Museum and Archives features The Schuurmans’ Wildlife Collection, a display of over 120 meticulously […]

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Star Light, Star Bright

Look up – waay up! Did you know that Jasper National Park is the second largest Dark Sky Preserve in the world? It’s the largest accessible one, thanks to the townsite in its midst. It was designated in 2011 by the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada, and it encompasses over 11,000 square kilometres. The preserve […]

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Winter Arts

The mountains have a long history of inspiring great artists. Don’t sleep on the winter arts scene in Banff! There’s something for everyone this winter! On at the Whyte The Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies not only showcases great historical exhibits, but their gallery hosts incredible showcases that display the artistic side of the […]

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Stay Wild

People from all over the world flock to the mountains for their beauty. They’re seeking a deep connection to nature that can be achieved through physical acts like climbing a peak or tackling a trail on a mountain bike. But mountain adventures don’t always have to be so physical. There are options to unwind, get […]

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Visiting Kananaskis Village

With all the excitement of the G7 summit earlier this spring, Kananaskis Village got a lot of attention as the location for the historic meeting. The grounds were shut down, fenced off, peppered with security and cameras, and the police and military presence was astounding. Many locals appreciated the peace and quiet after the event […]

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6 Great Larch Hikes in the Canadian Rockies

Its almost Larch Season! It’s that fleeting time of year when the larches turn golden and it’s the perfect time for your fall hike. So, where can you find larches this year? Here are some of our favourite places.   Larch Hikes in Banff Bourgeau Lake/Harvey Pass Not too far from the town of Banff, […]

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A Wee Bit of Canmore Scottish History

What makes Canmore so Scottish?

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The Rut is On!

It’s that time of year when summer turns into fall. With the daylight rapidly getting shorter and the overnight temperatures beginning to drop, it won’t be long until the leaves start changing colour. But there is another sign of fall that also signals the changing of the seasons: the elk rut. This is the time […]

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