Category: Canada

  • A Weekend in Victoria, British Columbia [Anniversary Trip]

    A Weekend in Victoria, British Columbia [Anniversary Trip]

    For our third anniversary, we took a quick long weekend trip to Victoria, BC. I heard it was a great destination for a quick and relaxing weekend, and it did not disappoint! After work on Thursday, we Ubered out to downtown Seattle and stayed at The Sound Hotel. The Sound is close to the Victoria […]

  • Peyto Lake Viewpoint (Bow Summit) & Icefields Parkway in the Winter [Photo Diary]

    Peyto Lake Viewpoint (Bow Summit) & Icefields Parkway in the Winter [Photo Diary]

    This was my favorite part of my birthday trip in the winter wonderland that is Banff! The views are some of the best I’ve ever seen— and we’ve even been to Switzerland. 🙂 This viewpoint is off the Icefields Parkway which is a must-do item in itself, and during the winter the upper lot closes […]

  • Tunnel Mountain Hike [Banff, Alberta, Canada]

    Tunnel Mountain Hike [Banff, Alberta, Canada]

    After a quick lunch, we wanted to squeeze in another hike before heading to Calgary for the night. Tunnel Mountain is a great and quick option near downtown Banff that offers a lot of “bang for its buck” with views of Bow Valley and Mt. Rundle. Trail Stats Time: 2-3 hours Distance: 2.7 miles, round-trip 
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  • Johnston Canyon [Banff, Alberta, Canada]

    Johnston Canyon [Banff, Alberta, Canada]

    Visiting Johnston Canyon is a must for any visit to Banff. It’s accessible year-round, and the frozen hanging icicles, stopping time in their tracks is a worthy winter destination. Another bonus about visiting this destination is that it’s an easy to moderate hike with multiple features— Lower Falls, Upper Falls, Ink-pots, and the Secret Cave. […]

  • Weekend in Vancouver, British Columbia

    Weekend in Vancouver, British Columbia

    Since moving to Seattle, we’ve been stoked to live so close to Vancouver, BC for quick weekend trips! When my friend from UF, Demi told me she was coming out to visit in October, I was all over the opportunity to see her and explore the city further. With a limited amount of time, we […]

  • Capilano Suspension Bridge Park [Vancouver, BC Attraction]

    Capilano Suspension Bridge Park [Vancouver, BC Attraction]

    The Capilano Suspension Bridge Park is Vancouver’s top attraction (by the way, this is Hike 41/52)! The park is more than just the bridge as it also features their CLIFFWALK, Treetops Adventure, Story Center and other stops along the way. The suspension bridge created in 1889 crosses the Capilano River in North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. […]

  • A Quick Trip to Vancouver, BC

    A Quick Trip to Vancouver, BC

    On our first full day in the Seattle area, we decided that the weather was not best for national parks… so we ended up in Canada. Why is it that every time we’re in Canada, it’s terrible weather? Either way, I still love the parts of Canada I’ve been to so far, and despite the […]