What are the Best Hot Springs in the Canadian Rockies? The best hot springs in the Canadian Rockies come in two different types—hot springs that have been commercialized and hot springs left in their natural state. Canadian Rockies hot springs are particularly...
Kananaskis Country Camping Without Reservations Kananaskis Country camping without reservations is possible but does require some planning and a little bit of luck. Below, we discuss the first-come, first-served campgrounds in Kananaskis Country and also when to make...
Is it Better to Stay in Banff or Canmore? If you are visiting the Canadian Rockies, you may be debating whether it is better to stay in Banff or Canmore. The towns of Banff and Canmore are 22 kilometres (13.7 miles) apart; the town of Banff is inside Banff National...
Bears in the Canadian Rockies—an Essay by Brian Patton There are certain trails in the Canadian Rockies where I always think about bears. But I always think about them more, and somewhat nervously, when hiking alone in the autumn. The incidence of serious grizzly...
Best Canadian Rockies Train Trips If you enjoy rail travel, there are two Canadian Rockies train trips. VIA Rail is a government-run service across Canada that crosses the Canadian Rockies through Jasper. The Rocky Mountaineer is a private company that operates a...
