What if we told you there is a way to experience some of Canada’s most breathtaking mountain scenery without the crowds? Picture crystal clear lakes, mineral hot springs, historic sites and dramatic mountain views, all without line ups, shuttle buses or tourist packed trails. Our Kootenays road trip from Calgary might just be the perfect […]
Conglomerate Cliffs of Cypress Hills – A Saskatchewan Geological Jewel
Mention Saskatchewan and visions of endless prairie farmland spring to mind. However, a dramatic feature of Cypress Hills West Block, in Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park, are the Conglomerate Cliffs that hang on the edge of the plateau looming 600 metres (1970 feet) above the surrounding plains. Why do the Conglomerate Cliffs exist? What geological processes […]
High Adventure On A Newfoundland Zip Line
You will be forgiven if when you think of Newfoundland, zip lining (ziplining) is not the first vision that comes to mind. Perhaps fog-shrouded, rugged coastlines with a dramatic fjord thrown in? Quaint and colourful fishing villages with an iceberg floating by? Or how about the geological wonders of the mantle of the earth thrusting […]
The Great Sand Hills of Saskatchewan – Why Are There Sand Dunes on the Prairies?
Driving in rural southwestern Saskatchewan, the sunbaked gravel road transforms to a dirt trail. Then, as if arriving to the sea shore, our vehicle cautiously makes its way on the loose sand track. With the nearest ocean a mere 1,100kms (680miles) west, there is no sign of an aquatic playground. Instead the Great Sand Hills […]
The Glacial Erratics of Calgary – Ice Age Mementos
Calgary, Alberta, Canada has a feature which is rather unique – glacial erratics. Several of these ice age mementos of various sizes are located within the Calgary city limits. Each of the glacial erratics of Calgary, although different in size and shape, are similar in rock type and origin. THE ORIGIN OF THE FOOTHILLS GLACIAL […]
Things To Do in Fernie in Winter – More Than Epic Skiing
“Where would you like to go for your birthday?” I pose the question to my downhill-ski-loving husband born in January. A milestone event, I hope to make it a special occasion he will love. “I’ve never skied at Fernie, and I hear they already have almost 200 cms. of snow!” Selfishly, I am hoping for […]