Algonquin Provincial Park: Highland Backpacking Trail (3 days / 35 km)
I just got back from hiking the Highland Trail on my first ever backpacking trip. The trail was rugged and pushed me (and my hiking…
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Grasslands National Park: Timbergulch Trail (2 days / 17 km)
The Timbergulch Trail is a 17 km loop trail through prairie grasslands in the West Block of Grasslands National Park, Saskatchewan. The trail follows well-posted…
Algonquin Provincial Park: Achray Campground to Stratton Lake + 3 Hiking Trails (3 days / 16 km)
Imagine packing your camping gear into your backpack, throwing your bag over your shoulders and stepping onto the train in Ottawa, bound for Algonquin Park.…
Algonquin Provincial Park: Canoe Lake to Sunbeam Lake Loop (4 days / 38 km)
This is one of Algonquin Provincial Park’s classic loops. Starting and ending in Canoe Lake, this loop is the perfect trip for beginners looking for…
Banff National Park: Taylor Lake (2 days / 26 km)
If you want to camp beside a stunning glacial lake, hike through beautiful alpine meadows and be rewarded with 360-degree views with little effort, this…
Banff National Park: Lake Minnewanka to Alymer Pass Lookout (3 days / 51 km)
The Lake Minnewanka route offers an amazing backcountry experience for hikers, canoers and bikers alike. The Lake Minnewanka trail takes you around the north side…
Elbow Pass: Tombstone Lake & Rae Lake Loop (3 days / 20 km)
Elbow Pass is a backcountry hikers’ paradise. This gorgeous mountain pass within the Elbow-Sheep Wildlands and Peter Lougheed Provincial Parks is framed by the giants…
French River Delta: West Channel Loop (3 days / 52 km)
French River Provincial Park offers the perfect experience for beginner and experienced canoeists alike – in fact, this was my first canoe trip! Not only…
Kejimkujik National Park: Big Dam / Frozen Ocean Loop (3 days / 22 km)
Kejimkujik National Park and Historic Site (or Keji) is a 404km^2 area of idyllic untouched wilderness. It is largely accessible by ancient Mi’kmaq canoe routes…
Kejimkujik National Park: Keji Lake to Lake Rossignol on the Mersey River (3 days / 22 km)
Journey along the Mersey River, from the heart of Kejimkujik National Park and Historic Site to the vast Lake Rossignol. The Mersey River was a…