A reminder to drive safe while in the Canadian Rockies

Jasper National Park’s lovely Highway 16, 93A, Icefields Parkway, Jasper townsite and other roads. 

Banff National Park. Lake Louise. Mt Robson Provincial Park.  Kootenay National Park.  Yoho National Park. Calgary. Edmonton. Hinton.

Wherever your Canadian Rockies vacation brings, there’s a …

West Edmonton Mall indoor waterpark

Whether a hot summer day or it’s freezing outside, the West Edmonton Mall’s indoor waterpark is an unexpected treat that’s plenty of fun for the whole family.

For those planning a trip to the Canadian Rockies with a stop in …

GalaxyLand Amusement Park in West Edmonton Mall - Canadian Rockies Sidetrips

West Edmonton Mall is a common stop for those who fly into Edmonton on the way to Jasper National Park and the Canadian Rockies and it makes a good sidetrip.

And within West Edmonton Mall is something unexpected:  an indoor …

Day trip from Edmonton to Jasper National Park

Visiting Edmonton and thinking about a day trip?  Jasper National Park is a long 3+ hour drive but doable (and worth it!).

Coming into Jasper National Park on Highway 16 through the eastern entrance, you’ll have time for several fun …

Go to West Edmonton Mall to get the shopping out of your system before visiting Jasper National Park

With many Jasper National Park visitors landing in Edmonton International Airport, talking about West Edmonton Mall makes a lot of sense. After a long flight, walking around West Edmonton Mall for a few hours is a good way to unwind.…

Jasper Train Station Guide

The Jasper Train Station, officially known as the Jasper Heritage Railway Station, is a travel hub for many visitors to Jasper. Train travelers arrive and depart on trains with names like the Rocky Mountaineer and VIA Rail’s the Canadian, …

Arthur Frommer recommends Canadian Rockies

In an article on the San Francisco Chronicle (here), travel guru Arthur Frommer writes about visiting Banff National Park in the Canadian Rockies, praising Banff sites for being the “undisputed champions of soaring limestone scenery”.

From what I …

Greetings from Alberta: Visual Definition of a Canadian Province

This “Greetings from Alberta” postcard purchased new in 1987 offers insights into the significant themes of Alberta, Canada. Meant to be a fun postcard for Alberta travelers to send back to the folks at home, the postcard visually depicts the …

Keep Your Underwear in the Suitcase - Picking the Right Travel Luggage for Flying to Alberta, Canada

Did you ever have that nightmare where your suitcase comes open in the airport? You know, the one where your packed underwear falls out of the suitcase and onto the floor while everyone standing around you laughs? Or maybe …

115 People Caught Speeding on Icefield Parkway This Past Weekend

Bighorn Sheep speed limit signI admit it. I drive fast. I’m in a hurry to get there.

But when I’m in Jasper National Park, I’m “there”.  The need to hurry is gone.  I’m driving slow, enjoying at the mountain scenery, and keeping an …