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Brazen Restaurant Banff – Review of a New Restaurant That Pays Bold Tribute to Mavericks
Brazen restaurant Banff is the town’s newest restaurant. By definition, the word “brazen” means “bold without shame,” and that says it all. Brazen restaurant pays tribute to the mavericks who helped to build the town of Banff. It does this with a menu that has bold style and big taste. Located inside the historic Mount Royal Hotel in downtown Banff, the menu was designed to honour the spirit of mountaineers like Bill Peyto and great explorers like Mary Schäffer. The restaurant is scheduled to open on June 14, but Wander Woman Travel Magazine got a sneak preview of the menu so we could write a Brazen Restaurant review early. Overall,…
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Why You Should Visit Baker Creek Mountain Resort This Winter
Outside our cozy cabin at Baker Creek Mountain Resort, the snow-covered forest was dark and still. Inside, my husband and I were curled up on a sofa in front of a wood stove sipping hot chocolate and watching the embers as they burned and crackled. A cozy cabin in the mountains is a wonderful place to be on a cold winter night and it’s far more romantic and private than a typical hotel accommodation. Over two days, we explored the resort and spent time experiencing Banff National Park in winter. We discovered that winter is a magical time to be at Baker Creek Mountain Resort and the Lake Louise area…
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Larch Valley Hike – Have a Magical Autumn
The storied Larch Valley Trail is the signature larch hike of the Canadian Rockies and with good reason. Snow dusted mountain peaks and golden yellow larches make for one of the most beautiful hiking experiences on the planet. It gets crowded during peak season, but it's worth braving the crowds to hike this iconic trail. Here are some tips for how to hike Banff's most popular trail in peak season.
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How to go Glamping in Alberta
Glamping in Alberta is the perfect solution for those who enjoy being in the great outdoors, but don’t relish the idea of setting up a tent and sleeping on the hard ground. It’s what you get when you combine “glamour” and “camping.” Also known as Comfort Camping, glamping takes all the hard work out of camping. Glamping accommodations all offer some level of luxury like comfortable beds. running water and sometimes even private bathrooms with flush toilets. Here’s a list of ten amazing places to experience glamping in Alberta, Canada. There are affiliate links in this post. If you make a qualifying purchase through one of these links, Wander Woman…
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Canmore Cave Tours and a Claustrophobic Caver
Everyone has fears and phobias – even if they don’t like to admit it. Claustrophobia, the fear of being in small spaces, is one of mine. I know it’s irrational, but when I find myself stuck in a small space my heart starts to pound and I want to get out as quickly as possible. Sometimes I panic, like the time I got stuck in the ladies bathroom at a Subway restaurant when the doorknob broke. Knowing this, you might wonder why I signed myself and my family up for a guided tour of the Rat’s Nest Cave with Canmore Cave Tours. And you might be surprised to learn that…
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Johnston Canyon Winter Hike & Ink Pots
Banff's Johnston Canyon winter hike and ink pots hike can be combined in a single day! The ice formations and spectacular. It's one of the prettiest hikes in the Canadian Rockies.
