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One of the best ways to experience Western Canada is taking driving along the Icefields Parkway which joins Jasper National Park to Banff National Park. This scenic drive is listed among the 50 best routes on the National Geographic listings with trails to explore and vista view stop-offs. One of the highlights of the Jasper area is Athabasca Falls whose waters are believed to originate in the icefields of Columbia culminating in the 60ft descent of beautiful blue water with a 30ft wide spray. The icefields, believed to (more…)

Canada is a large North American country, which is divided into ten provinces and three territories. Western Canada is made up of British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba. The region is defined as mountainous and breath taking. Hikers can learn how to navigate the region by reading this article.

National Parks

Hikers will enjoy the splendid scenery of Western Canada’s national parks. Six are conveniently aligned on a 2,000-mile circular driving tour from Portland. Travelers can begin their journey In Washington state and (more…)

Western Canada with its jagged snow capped peaks, glaciers, waterfalls and alpine lakes is vast. Seasons here are dramatically different. Western Canada also has many cultural attractions that will delight every tourist.

If visiting Calgary step into the Glenbow Museum. This is where intriguing stories seem to connect with artifacts from all over the world. It houses a museum, a library, an art gallery and archives all under one roof. It is also one of the largest museums in Canada.

If in Manitoba, the Jewish Heritage Centre is quite (more…)