My first Alberta winter has been an interesting adjustment. I’ll take Newfoundland’s moderate temperatures over Alberta’s extreme cold any day of the year. However, Alberta has an exceptional number of bluebird days, so I’d take that over the rain, drizzle, and fog. What I was anticipating most about my first Alberta winter, though, was the […]
Adventures in the Rocky Mountains: Camping at Two Jack Lake in Banff, AB
I cannot wait to tell you about this campground in Banff National Park. It ticks all the boxes. I even have a specific site recommendation for you so you’re guaranteed a perfect experience. Keep reading! Two Jack Lakeside Campground is located about 15 minutes from the Town of Banff and very nearby Lake Minnewanka in […]
Adventures in the Rocky Mountains: Hiking to the Lake Agnes Tea House
Way back in 2016, around the same time twowildtides began, I stumbled on an Instagram post about the Lake Agnes Tea House. I had a notebook of ideas for articles and places I wanted to go. The Lake Agnes Tea House was always at the top of that list. Last month, I made it happen. […]
Adventures in the Rocky Mountains: A Weekend in Valemount, BC
While I still haven’t made it to Canada’s West Coast to dip my toes in the Pacific Ocean, I’ve finally made it to our western-most province: British Columbia. Valemount, BC is a small town on the edge of Jasper National Park at the base of the Rocky Mountains. It is a hub for hikers, tourists, […]
A Land Before Time: Exploring Drumheller, Alberta
It’s the year of the staycation– this is nothing new to us at twowildtides. We love being tourists in our own province, and now that I am living in a new province, I have lots more to explore. Drumheller is a fascinating place. It’s a town in the Canadian badlands, located in east-central Alberta, only […]
