Oh my goodness are you ready for a dazzlingly beautiful hike? The Carthew Alderson trail is one of the most scenic (and varied) hikes in Waterton Lakes National Park in Alberta, Canada. It’s a one-way walk, so most people take a shuttle to Cameron Lake and the trailhead, then hike back to Wateron Park townsite. This trail is quite long, and has a few strenuous moments near the start, but the rewards are well worth the effort; You’ll hike past…
Rowe Lakes is a fabulous hike in Waterton Lakes National Park (Alberta, Canada). This hike will take you to three beautiful alpine lakes in amidst spectacular views of the Canadian Rockies on the north side of Mount Rowe. The lower lake is quite easy to reach and great if you want a mini adventure. To get to the upper lakes is more of a slog with plenty of switchbacks (especially on a hot day). But the views are spectacular and…
If you are looking for fabulous hikes near Fernie, consider the incredible hiking trails within the Fernie Alpine Resort. In the summertime you can ride the Elk Chairlift up into the alpine, and then hike with amazing views in all directions. We explored a loop from the Summer Road up past an observation deck to Skelton Flats where we met a moose and found hundreds of fossils. From the high point we returned through the lush, wildflower-filled Cedar Bowl. I…
Camping at Syringa Provincial Park is a great option if you want to explore the area around Castlegar in BC, Canada. There are two campgrounds, the Main area and the Bighorn campground (that has some sites with electric hook ups.) Both are located on the southeast side of Lower Arrow Lake. This is a fab area for hiking, fishing, cycling, chilling on the beach or swimming. We only stayed here for a single night, but it was so lovely that…