Holiday Planning, Travel Tips & Advice
Canada is right up there as one of our most favourite countries in the world that we have visited in recent years. With such a vast amount of landmass you won’t run out places to explore or things to do and if you’re into nature the wildlife and hiking on offer are second to none (just mind out for the bears and elk!).
If you’re looking for Canada travel tips & advice or to read about our experience of travelling in Canada look no further than our Canada travel blog.
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When we first told family and friends that we were heading off to Canada for a few weeks we were met with surprised looks. Not because we were heading to Canada but rather because we were heading to Banff and[…]
Vancouver is the best city in the world. Or at least it is for me. The city has so much going for it that it ticks just about every box when it comes to a perfect city break location, beach[…]
As cities around the world go, Vancouver offers the perfect blend of city life, beach living and the great outdoors. Throw in a trendy, young and vibrant atmosphere and there really is very little not to love about living there.[…]
There’s no denying that Jasper National Park is one of the most beautiful places on the planet. With mountainous landscapes, crystal clear lakes and an abundance of wildlife you’ll be hard pressed to find a reason not to love things[…]
Picking the perfect hotel to spend a few nights is always a little stressful. There’s the usual toss up between convenience of location vs price, traditional vs contemporary and whether or not to listen to the few bad experience reviews[…]
Vancouver doesn’t seem to take itself too seriously which is one of the top reasons why I think it’s the best city in the world. There is a real absence of pretentiousness across the city which makes it both a[…]
It seems that no matter where you go in Alberta or more specifically, Jasper National Park, there’s a waterfall to be discovered and photographed. The Athabasca Falls are arguably the most spectacular in the national park however the Sunwapta Falls[…]
There are so many lakes in Banff National Park that it can be difficult to know which ones to head to when you visit. There are however the big 3; the obvious choices that everyone should make their way to[…]
Vancouver is probably our favourite city in the world. It has it all. Beaches, mountains, harbours, parks, history, newness, jobs and a fantastic food and drink offering. Seriously, what’s not to like about this incredible place? Hidden amongst all of[…]
Heading to Canada means outdoor activities. Fact. With so many beautiful landscapes, lakes and mountains to discover there really is very little reason to stick to a single location or indeed hole up in a city hotel for too long.[…]
In 2017 we headed to Canada and explored the sights and sounds of Banff National Park. Surrounded by incredible views of the Canadian Rocky Mountains, Banff National Park was simply breathtaking but more so for the beautiful lakes that were[…]
Whilst exploring Canada and the Rocky Mountains you’ll be hard pressed to find somewhere that doesn’t offer you a lake to walk around, river to canoe in, wildlife to observe or breathtaking view to feel humbled by. They are around[…]
If you are planning to explore Alberta in Canada this year I’m almost certain that you will have already added Lake Louise to your list of destinations. There are actually very few things to do in Lake Louise town itself so chances[…]
Whilst exploring cities around the world you’ve got to eat! That’s a no brainier. However there’s always that strong temptation to go out for dinner at some of the top rated restaurants from guide books or those places that you’ve[…]
If you’re planning a trip to the west coast of Canada this year make sure you head to the city of Vancouver. With its modern architecture, diverse communities and coastal views this is a city that you cannot afford to[…]
When most people think about Banff the immediate association is with it being a world renowned ski resort. And it really is fantastic for skiing when the snow has come down. What it is also good for however are other[…]
When heading out to the Canadian Rockies you quickly find that there are so many lakes in Alberta that it can feel a little overwhelming to know which ones you should take the time out to visit. There are however plenty[…]
The Johnston Canyon trail in Banff National Park is a great way to spend a couple of hours either by yourself, with family/friends or with your favourite canine. Located just outside of Banff, Johnston Canyon is an easy excursion to[…]
We are completely in love with Banff National Park and there are so many lakes to visit it’s difficult to know which ones to stop at and which ones to pass on by. One which we really enjoyed however is[…]
Here at Ambition Earth we have been touring around western Canada and recently made the road trip from Jasper in Alberta to Vancouver in British Columbia. This drive is around 900km so to break up the journey we made a[…]