Exploring Cape St. Mary’s Ecological Reserve in Newfoundland and Labrador If you’re searching for your next wildlife photography adventure, it’s time to add Cape St. Mary’s Ecological Reserve to your bucket list. Set on the south west tip of Newfoundland’s Avalon Peninsula, this site promises a visual overload for bird lovers and photographers alike. AfterContinueContinue reading “A Bucket List Location for your Next Wildlife Photography Adventure”
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Perfect Puffin Photography
Capturing the “Clown of the Sea” A Guide to Puffin Photography on the Bonavista Peninsula in Newfoundland For more Puffin images, check out my Puffin Collection. Who doesn’t love a puffin? Often called the “Clown of the Sea,” these charming birds are a favorite among wildlife enthusiasts and photographers alike. With their stocky bodies, colorfulContinueContinue reading “Perfect Puffin Photography”
The Skerwink Trail
Capturing Ocean Vistas, Sea Stacks, and Boreal Wonders on One of Canada’s Best Hikes Nestled along Newfoundland’s rugged east coast, the Skerwink Trail is more than just a hike—it’s a photographer’s dream and a traveler’s delight. Renowned as one of Canada’s top coastal walks, this loop offers an unbeatable blend of dramatic ocean views, toweringContinueContinue reading “The Skerwink Trail”
Mistaya Canyon
Raging Waters, Sculpted Canyons and Soaring Mountain Vista’s This amazing spot is just a short hike from the parking lot off of the Icefields Parkway. An added bonus, and unlike some other popular stops along the Parkway, is that Mistaya is far less crowded. There are facilities located at the ample parking lot. The parkingContinueContinue reading “Mistaya Canyon”
Exploring Banff Gondola and Lake Louise Ski Resort: A Scenic Showdown
Visitors to Banff National Park are confronted with so many options. One of those is between the Banff Gondola and Lake Louise Ski Resort and Summer Gondola. This post explains some of the differences and make some recommendations.
Top Tips for Hiking Johnston Canyon and Avoiding Crowds
Johnston Canyon is a popular hiking destination just 30 minutes from Banff, featuring stunning emerald waters and well-maintained trails. The hike to the Upper Falls, totaling around 5 km, offers breathtaking views and elevated boardwalks over the river. Due to its accessibility and scenic beauty, parking fills up quickly, so visitors are encouraged to arrive early. Hikers encounter two main stops: the Lower Falls after 1.2 km and the Upper Falls after an additional 1.3 km, often resulting in wait times of up to an hour. Alternatives to Johnston Canyon include Marble Canyon and Takakaw Falls for those seeking less crowded experiences.
Marble Canyon
A mere 30 minutes from Banff is a prime example of erosion at work. That is the theme at this reasonable 1.8 km hike tracking part of the Kootenay River as it has has carved a canyon through the limestone. While Takakkaw Falls holds bragging rights for the second highest waterfall in Canada, Marble CanyonContinueContinue reading “Marble Canyon”
Explore Takakkaw Falls: Canada’s Second Highest Waterfall
A scenic 40 minute driver from Lake Louise is Takakkaw Falls. These are reportedly the second highest water falls in Canada at a total elevation drop of 373 meters. However, there is some debate about the exact measurement and whether this claim is true. Despite the debate, this is an easy and spectacular outing ifContinueContinue reading “Explore Takakkaw Falls: Canada’s Second Highest Waterfall”
Doncaster River – Redux
Description Located a mere fifteen minutes from Ste. Adele, the Parc is a well maintained series of trails that follow the Doncaster river through a valley. While there are many trails to choose from, my favorite is the yellow trail that follows the river upstream from the main entrance. There are so many vantage points,ContinueContinue reading “Doncaster River – Redux”
Bingham Falls
Stowe Vermont Highway 108 as it passes through Smugglers Notch Description Leave Stowe along route 108 and head towards the stunning and steep Smugglers Notch to visit a very accessible and stunning mountain waterfall. The entrance to the falls are well past the restaurants, shops, and resorts of the extended Stowe area. When one comesContinueContinue reading “Bingham Falls”
The Eastern Townships
The Eastern Townships, or in French Les Cantons de L’Est, is about one hour south of Montreal and features a rich history starting with the Abenaki First Nations who first settled the region (witness the toponymy such as the Massawippi River and Lake Memphremagog). Eventually the Europeans arrived, first the French and then British LoyalistsContinueContinue reading “The Eastern Townships”
Quebec City and Charlevoix
Keeping travel local this year, given the uncertain state of the COVID-19 pandemic and various international travel restrictions, we decided to explore our own back yard and am I ever glad we did. This six day trip would encompass Quebec City for a day, and then travel north to La Malbaie in the heart ofContinueContinue reading “Quebec City and Charlevoix”
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