by Backpacker Jess | Sep 9, 2020 | Hiking, Hiking Tips + Tricks, Travel
My Favourite Kananaskis Hikes Kananaskis is one of my favourite places to hike. Highway 40 brings you to so many amazing locations. I’ve been lucky enough to live right in Banff and Canmore, giving me the a ton of opportunities to hike very mountain in sight!...
by Backpacker Jess | Sep 1, 2020 | Travel, Travel Canada
Summer weekend getaway for Banff Banff National Park is a great place for a weekend getaway! Its only an hour and a half away from the hustle and bustle of Calgary, and offers endless activities for all capabilities. Weekend getaways to Banff are a staple in my life...
by Backpacker Jess | Aug 29, 2020 | Hiking, Hiking Tips + Tricks, Travel
Hiking in May; What To Expect So you want to go hiking May?! Before you head out there are a few things you definitely need to know before you hit the mountains. Hiking in May in Canada is considered to be shoulder season. It is a great time to hike because the trails...
by Backpacker Jess | Aug 26, 2020 | Travel
How to Avoid Crowds in BAnff Banff is one of the top travel destinations in Canada and there’s no surprise why. The region is filled with beautiful landscapes, glaciers, mountains, canyons, and of course waterfalls everywhere you look. Some of these locations...
by Backpacker Jess | Aug 21, 2020 | Travel
Free 1 Week Itinerary for Canmore So you’re heading to Canmore for a week and not sure what the best things to do are! There are so many great hikes, sight seeing locations and dining to explore in the area! You definitely won’t be disapointed with your...
by Backpacker Jess | May 19, 2020 | Travel
Tips for Avoiding Crowds in Iceland Iceland is one of the top travel destinations lately and there’s no surprise why. The country is filled with beautiful landscapes, volcanoes, mountains, canyons, and of course waterfalls everywhere you look. Some of these...