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Don’t Delay! Parks Canada Camping Reservations Now Open

Jen Mallia Canada, News & Reviews January 4, 2017

It’s time to make your Parks Canada Camping Reservations! To celebrate 150 years of our great nation, park entrance fees in our national parks and historic sites have been waived. That’s great news for a family budget, but we have a feeling it’s going to ...Read More

Get your FREE 2017 Parks Canada Annual Pass

Jen Mallia Canada, News & Reviews December 13, 2016

A Parks Canada Annual Pass is a great investment any year, but in 2017 it’s even better. Why? Because it’s free! It’s all part of the nationwide celebrations planned for the 150th anniversary of Confederation. All you need to do is apply for the pass, and ...Read More

Explore Elk Island National Park in Alberta

Guest Author Alberta, Canada, News & Reviews May 23, 2016

Our National Park system never ceases to amaze visitors with its stunning array of scenery, animals and vegetation. Canadians are spoiled for choice! Elk Island National Park, east of Edmonton, is one of those gems. If you’ve lived in Edmonton your whole life and ...Read More

Family friendly hiking in Waterton Lakes National Park

Sarah Deveau Alberta, Canada, News & Reviews May 4, 2016

Isn’t it amazing (or pathetic, I’m not sure) how you can live in the same province for decades, and still not see some of the most beautiful places just hours from home? After twenty-two years in Alberta for me, and thirty-years for my Alberta-born ...Read More

Are you an Anti-Camper? Try Parks Canada’s oTENTiks in Fort Langley!

Lindsay Follett Canada, News & Reviews July 17, 2015

We just discovered camping paradise and it’s in our own backyard! I’m not one to call camping an idyllic experience. Sure, there are aspects I love such as kids running free, gallons of fresh air, the fact everyone pitches in to make the experience ...Read More

Five Campgrounds in Canada that you must visit!

Claudia Laroye Canada, News & Reviews May 6, 2015

May 6 2015 Summer travel planning is heating up! With our Canadian dollar weaker than it’s been in many years, now is the perfect time to consider an affordable, family camping holiday in one of our incredible Canadian national or provincial park campgrounds. ...Read More

Scary Heights and Spooky Sites in Banff National Park

Jen Mallia Alberta, Canada, News & Reviews June 12, 2014

My husband stared at me the way one might look at a dangerous and unstable person. All I had said was “I hope our vacation is relaxing.” I received the look from the other side of our bedroom which was strewn with piles of ...Read More

Not Quite Roughing It | Parks Canada Equipped Campsites

Jen Mallia Canada, News & Reviews June 10, 2014

Things I love about camping: 1) Distraction-free family time 2) Early morning camp coffee 3) The wholesome feel of the great outdoors Things I do NOT Love about camping: 1) No vehicle on Earth can comfortably transport a family and their camping gear. 2)Campsite ...Read More