It was just before sunrise when we rugged up and climbed into the car in Banff to drive out towards Moraine Lake and Lake Louise. We only had a couple of days left in the Canadian Rocky Mountains and the Lake Agnes Tea House hike had been at the top of our list for the…
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Icefields Parkway: An Incredible Road Trip Through the Canadian Rockies
The Icefields Parkway in Alberta, Canada was simply breathtaking. From the moment the mountains begin to wrap around you, carrying you from Banff to Columbia Icefields near Jasper, you will be captivated by the beauty of your surrounds, each new scene seemingly more surreal than the next; the colours are vivid, the air has a…
The Ultimate Foodie’s Guide to Whistler, Canada
While you will still find a spot in one of the cosy, casual Whistler bars to sip on a craft beer and dive into a plate of comfort food, the foodie scene in Whistler reaches well beyond the boundaries of that outdated stereotype. It is truly diverse. From upmarket European style wine bars to on-mountain restaurants and world-class…
An Epic Travel Guide to Whistler, Canada
Whistler steals your heart the moment you hear that first crunch of ice underfoot. Looking up you’ll find the village blanketed in snow, transporting you to a scene from a fairytale; there’s something about Whistler that just warms the soul. The snow was falling as we arrived and it made our first few moments that much more magical….
The Ultimate Banff Travel Guide
The quaint heritage buildings lining Banff Avenue appeared to shrink as we drove into the buzz of the town; the iconic crags of the Rocky Mountains rising up behind them. We divided our stay in this beautiful part of the Canadian Rockies between the two; hiking the forested ridges in the mornings and getting to know the history,…
The Westin Calgary
A doorman wearing a cowboy hat and an easy smile opened the car door and we wandered through to check in at The Westin Calgary. It felt a little like pulling into a good friend’s home. Having fallen in love with other Westin Hotels around the world we were instantly at ease. We knew that…
Stoneridge Mountain Resort Near Banff, Canada
We dropped our bags and made a beeline for the window on entering our suite at Stoneridge Mountain Resort. The view had pulled both of us to the large picture window at the end of the living area. A mountain range appeared to reach up and touch the clouds. It was incredible. At that moment, I…
Hilton Whistler Resort & Spa Hotel
Snow was falling lightly as we drove into the enchanting Whistler Village. It was quite literally the icing on the cake after hearing the mountain had opened for the season a couple of days early and our hotel, the Hilton Whistler Resort and Spa Hotel was located right at the foot of the hill. By Skye Gilkeson The Hilton Whistler…
