Do You Need Winter Tires to Drive to Banff?
Every fall, the same question starts appearing in Calgary Facebook groups.
Do I need winter tires to drive to Banff?
Someone says no because they’ve been...
Can You Camp for Free on Crown Land in Alberta?
Somewhere west of Calgary, there is a person sitting outside a camper with a million dollar mountain view, a cold drink and absolutely no...
Where to Stargaze Near Calgary Without Driving All Night?
Calgary has a funny relationship with the night sky.
Drive 30 or 40 minutes in the right direction and the city glow begins fading behind...
Which Hot Springs Near Calgary Are Actually Worth the Drive?
There is something deeply satisfying about sitting in hot water outside while the air is cold enough to make steam roll off the pool.
Alberta...
Where to See Wild Horses Near Calgary?
There are days in Alberta when you drive into the foothills hoping to see wildlife and come home with photographs of exactly three squirrels.
Then...
Where to See Bighorn Sheep Near Calgary?
Seeing your first bighorn sheep in Alberta is strangely exciting.
One minute you are driving through Kananaskis looking at mountains. The next minute traffic slows...
Sibbald Lake Alberta Is Perfect When You Want Kananaskis Without the Crowds
There are two versions of Kananaskis on a sunny weekend.
The first one has turquoise lakes, dramatic peaks, overflowing parking lots and somebody circling for...
Where to See the Northern Lights Near Calgary?
Every time there is a decent aurora forecast around Calgary, the same question shows up almost immediately.
Where should I go?
Then somebody says drive north.
Somebody...
Where to See Golden Larches Near Calgary This Fall?
For most of September, the larches do not look particularly special.
They are green, they blend into the forest, and unless you know what you...
Ghost Lake Alberta Is an Easy Summer Escape From Calgary
There is a point on Highway 1A west of Cochrane where the landscape suddenly opens and a huge stretch of blue water appears below...