Blakiston Falls is an easy to reach waterfall near Red Rock Canyon. This is an incredible area for geology geeks as the rocks are ancient, colourful and fascinating. We visited on a grey day, so my photos don’t really show how bright they can be. As the waterfall and the canyon start at the same trailhead, it is best to visit them both at the same time. Just be aware, the bright red rocks and ease of access make for…
Lower Bertha Falls is an easy hike that is a great introduction to the spectacular scenery in Waterton Lakes National Park. We were staying in the campground in the Waterton Park townsite, so we didn’t even need to drive anywhere, the trailhead is at the edge of the town. Bertha Falls itself is a beautiful horsetail fan-type waterfall that twists and continues to cascade over interesting upturned rock formations. If you have extra energy, you can continue on to Upper…
Lundbreck Falls is a pair of spectacular waterfalls just off the Crowsnest Highway (Highway 3.) There are viewpoints on both sides of the Crowsnest River as well as a bridge and a path to the base of the falls, but you can view the waterfalls from multiple angles. We visited in August, so if you visit earlier in the year, the volume of water will be even more impressive. This is a perfect place to stop for a picnic and…
The loop trail to Star Creek Falls is an easy-ish (although steep) hike to some incredible scenery and a waterfall near Crowsnest Pass, along Highway 3 in Alberta (Canada). The falls are located in a narrow gorge with steep cliffs on all sides. The best views are up above the gorge and you can reach them by following a loop around the falls within a gorgeous forest. Star Creek Falls Loop Map: Star Creek Falls Loop – the basics Distance: 2km…