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Vancouver to Waterton Lakes Road Trip

Vancouver to Waterton Lakes Road Trip

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Do you fancy a road trip from Vancouver to the Rockies? Most people drive from Vancouver to Banff or the more inspiring route from Vancouver to Jasper; But if you’d like an even more epic adventure, consider a road trip along the Crowsnest Highway via the BCs Boundary Country to Waterton Lakes National Park. This trip will take you through desert and wineries, past historical mining towns and over fabulous high mountain passes. Then once you reach Waterton Lakes, you…

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Camping – Mount Fernie Provincial Park

Camping – Mount Fernie Provincial Park

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Mount Fernie Provincial Park Campground is in a gorgeous area of forest just over 3 km from the edge of Fernie. Each campsite is surrounded by trees and feels private and secluded, even if there are other campers nearby. We normally don’t book campsites so close to cities; But this is such a quiet, nature-filled spot it’s hard to remember that you are so close to town! We woke up with a bear outside our tent, so it certainly seemed…

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Goldilocks Loop – Fernie

Goldilocks Loop – Fernie

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Some trails are outstanding in every way! The Goldilocks Loop near Island Lake Lodge in Fernie is one of those trails. The adventure is just right, not too hard, not too easy. But the ideal conditions are not the reason for the name; This trail hikes around a rocky peak called Baby Bear, next to Mama Bear and Papa Bear. There are incredible views of the Lizard Range’s Limestone peaks and the oodles of wildflowers in the alpine valleys between…

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Spineback Trail – Fernie

Spineback Trail – Fernie

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If you are looking for some amazing hikes near Fernie, (and you are visiting on Friday- Tuesday) the area around Island Lake Lodge is incredible. There are 100km of hiking trails located in 7000 acres of pristine old growth forests and alpine terrain that is all on private property, that allows public access. One of the best workout hikes in the area is the Spineback trail. This is a steep trail up to spiky limestone peaks with amazing views and…

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