Beth of The Roaming Yeti Podcast interviewed me about my Canadian Rockies Road Trip last summer. I traveled from Vancouver to Calgary by way of the Canadian National Parks in Jasper and Banff. The Icefields Parkway is not to be missed. Have a listen: On Spotify: On The Roaming Yeti …
Explore Western Canada
Western Canada’s landscapes stretch from the Pacific through the Rockies to the plains. Explore Banff, Vancouver Island, and the wild beauty that makes the West unforgettable.
Love Butchart Gardens on Vancouver Island 
I’ve loved Butchart Gardens since I first saw it as a child. It was unlike any gardens I’d seen anywhere and 45 years later I can still say the same. My last visit was the summer of 1987… until this year! The first time I’ve seen Butchart basking in it’s holiday glow, alit with more Christmas …
Ladysmith & the Festival of Lights
The town of Ladysmith on Vancouver Island knows how to put on a good show. About Ladysmith The historic village is built into the side of a hill above a protected harbour about 90 KM (56 miles) north of Victoria. Originally called Oyster Bay, posted signs at the waterfront warn visitors …
Kinsol Trestle on Vancouver Island
If your goal is to travel the Trans-Canada Trail from one side of the country to the other, then at some point you’ll come across the Kinsol Trestle on Vancouver Island, but for most of us, it’s easiest to access from Shawnigan Lake. There are two entry points to access the trestle. From the …
Visit Lake Louise in Banff
About Lake Louise Lake Louise in Banff, Alberta is probably one of the most chosen scenes to represent the Canadian Rockies. On one end of the deep blue-green lake is a view of the Victoria Glacier amid mountain peaks, and at the other end, the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise. The Chateau was …
Visit Moraine Lake in Banff
You may recognize the view of Moraine Lake from the back of the Canadian 20 dollar bill distributed in 1969 and 1979. Moraine Lake is located in Banff National Park near the village of Lake Louise. Moraine Lake is arguably the most beautiful lake view in the entire national park. I’ve walked the …
