Post by Marissa Wondering where to stay in Canmore? For most first-time visitors, we recommend downtown or Spring Creek for walkability and mountain atmosphere, while families and longer stays are often better suited to the condo-style resorts along Kananaskis Way. Choosing where to stay in Canmore sounds simple until you actually start looking. There are…
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The Malcolm Hotel Canmore, Alberta Review: Is It Worth Staying Here?
Post by Marissa Some weekends are about seeing as much as possible. Others are about slowing down. Our two-night stay at The Malcolm Hotel in Canmore, Alberta last November managed to be a little bit of both. We arrived in Canmore after spending the weekend in Calgary for our son Noah’s hockey tournament. After busy days at…
Sunshine Meadows Hike in Banff: Complete Trail Guide (2026)
Post by Marissa & Jane Some places don’t need to shout to leave an impression. Sunshine Meadows is one of them. Perched high above Banff National Park, Sunshine Meadows is filled with wildflower-covered alpine meadows, crystal-clear lakes, and panoramic Rocky Mountain views. And thanks to the Sunshine Gondola, it’s one of the easiest ways to…
Mist Mountain Hot Springs Hike: Trail Guide + What to Know
Post by Marissa Mist Mountain Hot Springs is an approximately 8 km round-trip hike in Kananaskis with about 500 metres of elevation gain. The trail leads to two small natural hot spring pools tucked into the mountainside, and the hike takes roughly 3–5 hours. Here’s what the trail is actually like, how to find the…
Lake Louise Hike: Plain of Six Glaciers, Big Beehive & Lake Agnes Tea House Loop
Post by Jane Lake Louise Hike: Plain of Six Glaciers, Big Beehive & Lake Agnes If you’re up for a rewarding day with some of the most spectacular views around the Lake Louise area, this Lake Louise hike is for you. At approximately 18.5 km with just over 1,000 metres of elevation gain, it’s a…