Travel Info Articles

Banff Hiking Trails: Larch Valley and Sentinel Pass
One of the most beautiful hikes in the Lake Louise area is Larch Valley and Sentinel Pass. The trailhead for Larch Valley begins in Moraine Lake just a short distance from Moraine Lake Lodge. More

Banff Hiking Trails: Plains of the Six Glaciers
Another popular trail besides Lake Agnes in the Lake Louise area is the Plains of the Six Glaciers Trail. This trail brings you to the toe of the spectacular Victoria Glacier. As with Lake Agnes, there is also a teahouse where you can rest and have a snack to eat. More

Banff Hiking Trails: Lake Agnes
Lake Agnes is one of the most hiked trails in the Canadian Rockies because of its location, ease and accessibility. It is a magnificent half-day hike that offers many stunning views especially if you push on to the Little and Big Beehive Viewpoints. More

Exploring the Banff Townsite: Things to See and Do
People often wonder how many days should I allocate to the town of Banff itself? There are many things to see and do in Banff but I would say if you're on a tight schedule, 2 days is sufficient. More

Johnston Canyon- Banff National Park Johnston Canyon is situated on the Bow Valley Parkway between the town of Banff and Lake Louise. The canyon consists of a series of beautiful waterfalls that attract bus loads of visitors each year. More

Canada National Historic Sites

History Preserved at Bar U Ranch in Southern Alberta

The Bar-U Ranch is situated in the Foothills of Southern Alberta near Longview on Highway 22 (also known as the Cowboy Trail). From 1882 to 1950, the Bar U was one of the largest and most successful corporate ranches in Western Canada. Today, it is a National Historic Site consisting of over 30 historic buildings and a modern visitor orientation centre that illustrates the functionings of a typical western ranch. Continued...

Head-Smashed-in-Buffalo-Jump is one of the world's largest and best preserved buffalo jumps located in the Porcupine Hills of southwestern Alberta. It was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1981. There is an impressive interpretive centre and museum which is built and blends into the ancient sandstone cliff. Continued...

Any trip to Montreal would not be complete without a visit to Old Montreal. Old Montreal is the oldest part of the city and is located on the banks of the St-Lawrence River. This 17th century French settlement was once called Ville-Marie and became a fortified town in the 18th century.. Continued...

Mont Tremblant is a four season resort which is situated in the Laurentian Mountains roughly a 1.5 hours drive north of Montreal. It is well known for its great mountain atmosphere, excellent downhill skiing, world class golf courses, and numerous outdoor festivals. Continued...

Parc de la Gorge de Coaticook makes for a wonderful day trip out of Montreal. The park is situated in the Eastern Townhips of Quebec, a 2 hour drive (178kms) south of Montreal. The main attraction is a suspended footbridge which stretches across the Coaticook River at a height of 50 metres and 169 metres (555 feet) in length. Continued...

Mount Rushmore is a beautiful work of art which is sculpted out of granite. It is a true testament to the American Dream. The Sculptor Gutzon Borglum first began the creation of the National Memorial in 1927. The sculpture was unveiled 14 years later at a cost of $1 million. Mount Rushmore is located in the Black Hills in the state of South Dakota. It receives 3 million visitors per year from all corners of the globe. Continued...

Angels Landing is a popular and spectacular dayhike which is located in Zion National Park, Utah. This is not a hike for everyone especially for those who are fearful of heights. A good portion of the trail is paved and is very busy during peak times. Continued...

If I had to use two words to describe Badlands National Park, they would be "lunar landscape". As I was driving through the park, certain areas made me feel like I was on the moon. The Loop Drive through Badlands National Park is certainly one of the most beautiful and scenic drives in South Dakota. Continued...

The "World's Only Corn Palace" is located in a small town called Mitchell roughly 75 miles west of Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Each year the exterior murals of the Corn Palace are decorated from a combination of locally grown corn, grasses, oats, blue grass, rye and wheat. Continued...

A series of natural cascading waterfalls flow through the city of Sioux Falls. Actually, the city was named after this beautiful natural wonder. Continued...