A Wee Bit of Canmore Scottish History
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What makes Canmore so Scottish?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 […]A Canmore Tradition: The Canmore Folk Festival
The Canmore Folk Festival has been a Canmore tradition for 48 years. And for good reason! It’s Alberta’s longest-running folk music festival. The event takes place over the long weekend in August each year and features live music from all over the world. There are local artists who are cracking into the big leagues, international […]Where It All Began: A visit to the Cave & Basin National Historic Site
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Did you know the Canada Strong Pass doesn’t just apply to National Parks? It also means many National Historic Sites, including the Cave and Basin, are free. So taking advantage of this opportunity, we decided to head to the birthplace of Canada’s National Parks. And we’ve gotta say – it’s worth the visit. The museum […]The Ancestors Are Talking at the Whyte Museum
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The Ancestors Are Talking is an incredible exhibit on display at the Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies until October 14, 2025. This display features the groundbreaking artwork of the Professional Native Indian Artists Inc. (PNIAI), colloquially known as the Indigenous Group of Seven. The exhibit showcases iconic works by all members of this prestigious […]Art in Nature Trail
Looking for something to do in Banff? The Art in Nature Trail is a gentle, wheelchair-accessible stroll that combines some of the best views around the Banff townsite with the creativity of locals who love these mountains. This open-air gallery is a self-guided journey that’s free to explore. The Art in Nature Trail is produced […]A Walk along the Marsh Boardwalk in Banff
Banff is known for its rugged beauty. Thoughts of invigorating adventure in the Rocky Mountains don’t exactly scream warm waters and tropical fish, but it was exactly a bit of hot water that spurred the beginning of Banff National Park, and the Canadian National Parks system as a whole. Today, a gentle walk along the […]Free Things to Do in Banff
The Canada Strong Pass means the national parks are free this summer. And that got us thinking – what else can you do for free? Here is a short and sweet list of free things to do in Banff. Better bring your walking shoes. Find Free Parking Parking in Banff is hectic at the best […]5 Things to do in Jasper this Weekend
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Are you visiting Jasper? There is so much to see and do, it can be hard to know where to start. Whether you’re just popping in for a visit, or you’re staying for a while to take it all in, here are five things you can do in Jasper this weekend! Start with a […]
