Devon to Edmonton canoe trip is a fun activity to do in the summer! Spending quality time with family or your partner and potentially swimming along the way is a relaxing adventure. We drove our vehicles to each end for the convenience of making our own schedule and departing from Devon when it suited us. We rented the canoe from Totem Outfitters to have it for the day. It took … [Read more...] about Devon to Edmonton Canoe
Alberta
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Backpacking Poboktan Trail Successfully
Backpacking the Poboktan trail successfully presented its challenges, but with determination and perseverance, we overcame them. In the mountains, there's always a chance of snow, especially in June, which we did encounter. In 2022, the bridge across Poboktan Creek did not exist. From the parking lot, we walked to the highway, crossed Poboktan Creek, walked by the Warden's … [Read more...] about Backpacking Poboktan Trail Successfully
Lake Isle Kayaking Adventures: Four Directions to Consider when Kayaking
A gorgeous day kayaking from Lake Isle Kayaking Adventures. Location: Lake Isle Kayaking Adventures is at Lake Isle 53413, Range Rd 62, AB T0E 0W0. Once you arrive at the end of the road (the road converts into a boat launch), turn left and park on the grass where it says Lake Isle Kayaking Adventures parking. Follow the arrows until you reach Cynthia at the check-in table. … [Read more...] about Lake Isle Kayaking Adventures: Four Directions to Consider when Kayaking
Athabasca Glacier Hike: What to Expect?
Kris and I joined some friends on the Athabasca Glacier hike in the summer of 2021. We were part of a group with another couple and a guide. It was a spectacular adventure! We were able to capture gorgeous pictures and got quality time with our friends. Kris got to experience rappelling down into a crevasse. He's braver than I am! It was a different hiking trip than we usually … [Read more...] about Athabasca Glacier Hike: What to Expect?
Downhill Ski Sunshine or Lake Louise?
Should you downhill ski Sunshine or Lake Louise? They are both fantastic options for couples. They both offer a variety of beginner green runs to the more advanced double black runs. Costco members can purchase two adult full-day lift tickets for $239.99 + GST at Sunshine and Lake Louise. Sunshine has many runs that turn into bowls on Mount Standish and straight runs on … [Read more...] about Downhill Ski Sunshine or Lake Louise?