Destinations - Canada
Hiking & Backpacking Information
3 Popular Fire Lookouts 
There are dozens of fire lookouts in Alberta, both active and abandoned. Fire lookouts make great destinations for hikes and here are three popular ones close to Calgary. Backpacking the Juan de Fuca Trail
She’s the little sister of the famous West Coast Trail, but there’s nothing retiring or shy about this hidden gem. Vancouver Island’s Juan de Fuca Trail is close to 50 km of mud-slinging, tree-crossing, creek chasm climbing that is sure to test your mettle – and leave you wanting more! Day Hiking Kokanee Glacier Provincial Park
Kokanee Glacier Provincial Park, located in British Columbia’s Selkirk Mountains, is a hiker’s dream. Fall Hiking in the Canadian Rockies
Because of the possibility of grizzly bear encounters, hiking to Banff National Park’s Larch Valley often means teaming up with strangers to meet a minimum group size. Family Friendly Hiking Trails
Take a walk on the wet side of Alberta's Bow Valley - your kids will love it! Galena Trail
Hidden gems abound for those willing to step slightly off the beaten path. Glenmore Reservoir
An 15-km urban loop hike with water, wildlife and mountain views. Goldstream Provincial Park
A coastal hiking retreat mere minutes from B.C.'s capital city of Victoria. Gulf Island Hiking
British Columbia's Gulf Island of Galiano provides a hike-worthy winter retreat. Hiking Banff's Sulphur Mountain
Take this relatively short, steep hike to the top of Sulphur Mountain and you’ll be rewarded with endless views as well as bragging rights! Hiking Banff's Town Trails
Go ahead, talk a walk on the wild side – right in the heart of Banff!
Hiking Kananaskis Country's Mount Allan Centennial Trail
Mount Allan Centennial Trail is a classic Canadian Rockies hike well worth exploring – check it out! Hostel Hiking Along the Icefields Parkway
Spectacular hiking during the day; warm, dry lodgings at night. What better way to explore Alberta's Icefields Parkway? Wilderness hostels open up a whole new world! Idaho Peak
An easy hike to panoramic views! Lake Louise Larch Hikes
Three colourful fall hike options in the Canadian Rockies. Ogre Canyon
There's nothing hideous about this jewel tucked in the eastern slopes of the Canadian Rockies on the border of Jasper National Park. Romantic Hikes in Southern Alberta
Hike with your sweetheart on one of these scenic trails in the Canadian Rockies. Trekking through Takakkaw Territory
A little effort, a lot view – that about sums up the hiking opportunities in Yoho National Park, one of the gems found in Canada’s Rocky Mountains. Vancouver Island Holiday Hiking
A taste of holiday hikes on British Columbia's Vancouver and Saltspring Islands. Where to Backpack in B.C.?
When asked for advice on backcountry hiking trips in British Columbia, I was momentarily thrown. How do I narrow down the thousands of options to just three suggestions?
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