Jasper National Park is filled with stunning hikes near waterfalls, but Athabasca Falls might just be one of the most beautiful waterfalls to visit. While it is not the tallest waterfall in the area, the incredible mountain views and turquoise waters make it a must on anyone’s list of places to visit in Jasper. The waterfall is located along the sizeable Athabasca River, which creates such an intense flow of water that it makes Athabasca Falls one of the most powerful waterfalls in the area! The water flows down 24 meters of quartzite and limestone, carving out an exquisite canyon in the rocks. As the waterfall produces a mist that…
Valley of the Five Lakes: One of the Best Hikes in Jasper National Park
While there are so many beautiful hiking trails in Jasper National Park, the Valley of the Five Lakes trail may just be the best one. The hike is of moderate intensity and passes by 5 beautiful lakes. The lakes have unique tones of blues and greens, which glimmer in the sun. With the lakes surrounded by mountains, the scenery makes for some of the best views in Jasper National Park, Alberta, and even all of Canada! Along the route, there are 3 small and 2 large lakes, all of which present incredible views and photography opportunities. Hikers can walk the full trail or opt to take the shorter loop. Both…
A Day Trip to Bruce Peninsula National Park
Bruce Peninsula National Park continues to rise in popularity due to it’s beautiful hiking trails and incredible turquoise water views of Georgian Bay (not to mention it’s an amazing day trip!). As the 156 square kilometre park is located on part of the Niagara Escarpment, there are plenty of tall cliffs made of rocks up to 400 million years old. Along with breathtaking views of the water and caves at the edge of the cliffs, there are neat rock formations along the hiking trails to both admire and climb. Bruce Peninsula National Park provides a wonderful day trip nature escape from the city, with hiking, kayaking, canoeing, swimming, scuba diving,…
