I grew up camping in Canada. The campgrounds I’ve frequented make you feel as though you are out in the middle of nowhere, communing with nature. You often can’t even see your neighbours…although you can occasionally hear the noisy ones! As a child, my family tent camped every summer, …
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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 …
Johnston Canyon, Banff National Park
About 18 kilometers off the main throughway in Banff National Park, is Johnston Creek, a tributary of the Bow River. What is spectacular about this small creek is that it has formed a canyon, cut through limestone walls, over thousands of years. The park has paved a walkway through Johnston Canyon …
Banff & the Bow in Banff National Park
After leaving family in Calgary, my son, his friend and I headed west into the mountains. I was excited to play tour guide to my guests and share the beauty of Banff National Park with them. Our first stop was my first stop in the 70’s. Lac des Arcs. It’s a part of the Bow River that widens into a …
A Family Affair in Calgary
If you check my online bio on any number of sites, it almost always mentions my love of travel and road trips. I am happiest when exploring. I got to do a little exploring this past summer and I returned to some favorite Canadian places. The highlight of a 5000 mile (8046.72 KM) road trip was …
