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British Columbia Trails, Hiking, Hiking Trail Reviews

Lynn Canyon’s Suspension Bridge is an Easy Hike to This Stunning Natural Pool

For amazing views minus the strenuous work, this is your hike.

hiking watershed park

British Columbia Trails, Hiking, Hiking Trail Reviews, Trails

Hiking Trail Review: Watershed Park Trail, Delta, BC

For an energizing morning hike or a refreshing evening walk, this trail is a perfect blend of peaceful yet exciting.

Doe Lake & Arab Lake Gorge Trails pics

Hiking Trail Reviews, Ontario, The Happy Camper

The Happy Camper: Taking on the Frontenac Challenge, Part 1

I recently moved to the Kingston area in Ontario and I thought what better way to become familiar with the …

Hiking Black Rock Mountain in Alberta

Adventure, Alberta, Hiking Trail Reviews

Discover the Hike to Black Rock Mountain in Alberta

The summit boasts incredible views of Devil’s Head and surrounding peaks.

Canyon Creek Ice Cave, Alberta

Adventure, Alberta Trails, Hiking Trail Reviews

Canyon Creek Ice Cave Is a Unique Day Hike in Alberta

Instead of summit views, this hike rewards your efforts with fascinating ice formations and impressive limestone walls as one of the closest accessible caves to Calgary.

Hiking Trail Reviews, Ontario, Ontario Trails, Trails, Travel

Top 10 Winter Hiking Trails Near Toronto, Ontario

Looking for a wintry adventure near Toronto? Lace up your winter hiking boots and hit the trails!

Quebec hikes adventure

Hiking Trail Reviews, Trails, Travel

Quebec’s 21 Best Hikes

Incredibly scenic trails we can’t resist in la belle province

British Columbia Trails, Hiking, Hiking Trail Reviews

Hiking Trail Review: Deas Island Trail, Delta, BC

Although Deas Island is known for its lush forest and riverside activities, its hiking trail is a must! Read more for a detailed review of this epic trail.

Hiking Trail Reviews, Ontario, Trails

Hiking Trail Review: Centennial Ridges, Algonquin Provincial Park

Read a detailed review of the Centennial Ridges Trail in Ontario, BC, with its picturesque views and expansive green forest.

British Columbia Trails, Hiking Trail Reviews, Trails

Hiking Trail Review: Burns Bog Trail, Delta Nature Reserve, BC

Perfect for a peaceful morning walk with the family, the Burns Bog Trail provides hikers with a greenery-filled excursion. Read a detailed review about this Delta, BC trail that will make you wish you could be there right now!

Adventure, Hiking, Hiking Trail Reviews

Hiking Trail Review: Thru-Hiking Mount Assiniboine Provincial Park

An in-depth review of a solo thru-hike, 55 km in Mount Assiniboine Provincial Park, in BC/AB.

British Columbia, British Columbia Trails, Hiking Trail Reviews

Hiking Trail Review: Thru-Hiking the Rockwall Trail, Kootenay National Park, BC

The Rockwall Trail is a popular bucket-list hike. Trekkers spend years trying to secure the highly coveted campground reservations needed to walk it.

Blogs, British Columbia, Hiking Trail Reviews, The Happy Camper, Trails, Travel

10 Amazing Natural Hot Springs in British Columbia

British Columbia has shocking geological features: white-water rivers, glacier-tipped mountains, alpine lakes and endless evergreens offer a natural playground for outdoor explorers. But we’d be amiss if we didn’t mention the province’s natural hot springs.

Adventure, Alberta, Hiking Trail Reviews, News, Trails, Travel

23 Free Campsites in Alberta

Let’s explore the best FREE campsites in Alberta. Because there’s truly no better price than free. Updated for 2023.

Hiking Trail Reviews, Skills, Trails, Travel, Wildlife

What to Do When You See a Bear: Tips for Surviving Encounters

As great as it is to be outdoors, it’s imperative to have a healthy respect for the dangers that lurk in Canada’s wilderness. We share this land with black bears, polar bears and grizzly bears. The following tips will help us all enjoy the trails in peace.

British Columbia, British Columbia Trails, Hiking, Hiking Trail Reviews, Trails, Travel

15 of the Best Hiking Trails near Squamish, British Columbia

10 stunning trails in Squamish, BC that you have to hike to believe. Updated for 2023.

Blogs, British Columbia, Hiking Trail Reviews, The Happy Camper, Trails, Travel

The Best Hidden Hot Springs in British Columbia

Let’s explore the most amazing natural hot springs in British Columbia, Canada. Updated for 2022.

Hiking Trail Reviews, Skills, Trails, Travel, Wildlife

What to Do if You Encounter a Bear

As Erin McCloskey details in Bear Attacks in Canada, defending yourself against an attack depends on what species of bear is doing the attacking, but some basic principles can apply to encounters with all three North American species.

Hiking Trail Reviews, Trails, Travel

Hiking Trail Review: Gateway Loop Trail, Scottsdale, Arizona

A pulse-pumping hike around a cactus-studded mountain just half an hour from downtown Scottsdale

Alberta, Alberta Trails, Hiking, Hiking Trail Reviews

Hiking Trail Review: Crandell Lake, Waterton, AB

Crandell Lake is an excellent hike for beginners and children. This easy hike takes you through burned forest, allowing for beautiful mountain views. The trail is wide and flat with a couple short inclines. The destination, Crandell Lake, is a small alpine lake nestled against Mount Crandell with a pebble beach, backcountry campsite and outhouse.

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