This is a trail that is not to be missed if you can fit it into your Canadian Rockies itinerary. Reservations are a giant pain and can make trip planning tricky but if you like spectacular scenery, waterfalls, and glaciers this is an amazing hike! We were extremely lucky to find a reservation for Berg […]
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Helen Lake – Icefields Parkway
This was recommended by my guidebook as one of the best day hikes in Banff National Park. It’s a short drive north from Lake Louise village. The parking lot is quite easy to miss so double check your directions before heading out. The 1st section is heavily wooded with a never ending stretches of tree […]
Lake Agnes Teahouse and Big Beehive
We were thrilled that we were able to snag a coveted campsite at Lake Louise for 2 nights during our summer vacation to the Canadian Rockies. Lake Louise is a picturesque glacial lake with a colossal turn of the century hotel overlooking the lake. It’s a must see scenic spot in the Canadian Rockies. This […]
Mount Assiniboine Provincial Park Day 4 – Mt. Shark Trailhead
After 4 nights backpacking and a lousy night of sleep at McBride’s Campground (BR14) we were ready for an earlyish start. We ate a quick oatmeal breakfast with an extra helping of tea and hit the trail.
Mount Assiniboine Provincial Park Day 3 – Wonder Pass
After 3 nights camping at Lake Magog it was time to pack up and hike out back to the car. There are 2 options for hiking south back to the Mt. Shark trailhead (1) Wonder Pass or (2) Assiniboine Pass. We chatted with several hikers who had hiked the area and they unanimously recommended Wonder […]
Mount Assiniboine Provincial Park Day 2 – Windy Ridge
After a moderate to easy hike the day before we were ready for something bigger, longer, harder. We asked around the night before looking for hike recommendations. A couple of campers recommended Windy Ridge as a full day moderately difficult hike (11+ miles). Thankfully waking up the second day we were rewarded with a major […]
Mount Assiniboine Provincial Park Day 1 – Niblet and Nublet
We had the pleasure of spending 3 nights at Lake Magog in Mount Assiniboine Provincial Park. We cheated and flew the helicopter in from Mt. Shark saving 2 days worth of hiking to Lake Magog. We were limited in time and flying in on the helicopter saved time to enjoy several nights at Lake Magog […]