Banff, Alberta The time was long overdue for me to visit Melissa’s for breakfast in Banff. Too many people have told me how great it is. I have heard that it is the best hangover cure and also that it is the best way to start the day. Well on Sunday, I was searching for…
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The Bigger Wildlife of the Rockies
Banff National Park, Alberta I never get tired of seeing the wildlife around the Canadian Rockies. It doesn’t matter if I am cruising down Banff Avenue to pick up a coffee and a DVD or driving through Jasper – there is always an incredible array of wildlife to gaze at. Animals just like locals love…
Great Hotel Deals of the Rockies
Banff National Park, Alberta There are so many choices of accommodation in Banff that it can be hard to choose which option best suits you. Douglas Fir Resort of Banff, aside from being one of the nicest places to stay around the Rockies, is also offering a great early bird special with some fantastic packages….
Open Mic Night in Bruno’s, Banff
Banff, Alberta Most open microphone nights I visit tend to be the equivalent of a karaoke night. People who can’t sing get up and ‘sing’ Neil Young songs to the point where it will just never be the same again. Well, Bruno’s Bar in Banff is a little different. As soon as you walk in,…
The Miette Hot Springs, Jasper
Jasper National Park, Alberta I am the kind of person who believes that for every tough thing the body does, it deserves a reward. If you have had a hard days working, grab a beer. If you have been skiing all day then hell – why not take a well earned break and jump into…
Maligne Lake of Jasper
Jasper National Park, Alberta The sights of the Rockies are like my children and like any parent, I have my favourite. Lake Louise during spring has always been top of the list… until I saw Maligne Lake for the first time. I knew a few facts about it. I knew that it was the most…
Dining in Banff – Masala of Banff
The Rockies’ Finest Indian Cuisine Banff National Park, Alberta I have had the pleasure of eating in many of the Canadian Rockies’ best restaurants. Places like Banff and Jasper tend to draw hungry customers from all over the globe who have tasted some of the world’s finest foods and know quality when they taste it….
Shopping in Jasper
Jasper National Park, Alberta Banff has the reputation in the Rockies as the place to go to part with your hard earned cash in the many stores around but Jasper is no push over when it comes to shopping. Anything you may want from jewellery to teddy bears – you can buy in this little…
Family Activities in Jasper
Jasper National Park, Alberta As well as being one of the most romantic little towns in the world, Jasper is also an extremely family friendly place. Hotels are more than welcoming to kids and there are activities aplenty to choose from to keep everyone happy. Aside from the usual sightseeing options open to families, here…
Three Great Natural Beauties of Jasper
Jasper National Park, Alberta If the Greeks knew about the Canadian Rockies back in the day of philosophizing, I am sure they would have thought this is where Zeus and the rest of the Gods would choose to call home. There are so many incredible natural beauties among Lake Louise, Banff and Jasper that to…