Johnston Canyon Campground – Banff National Park – review

I’ve been eyeing Johnston Canyon Campground for years now. It’s impossible not to considering the notoriety of the same-named hike that draws close to a million visitors every year. A weekend of camping and hiking in Banff, what’s not to love? Well, the reservation protocol, for starters. These Banff National Park campgrounds are wildly popular. … Read more

Mt Kidd RV Park – new review

The summer of 2021 marked our ten-year anniversary as a family of campers (or is that RVers?). We’ve owned three different trailers in that time and visited dozens of different campgrounds around the province (and country). In fact, going to a variety of campgrounds has been the hallmark of our (okay, my) camping philosophy. I … Read more

Icefields Tent – Jasper National Park – review

The summer of 2021 was poised to be a big one for Jasper National Park. The grand re-opening of Whistlers Campground after a major, multi-year refurbishment was coming and I was itching to see the results. In fact, this had been on my mental camping To Do list since the renovation was announced. I could … Read more

Lake Louise Campground – Banff National Park – review

If you found it odd that I’d never been to Waterton Lakes National Park before May 2021 despite living in Alberta for over twenty years, then brace yourself for another shock. I’d also never seen Moraine Lake until June of 2021. And Moraine Lake is a lot closer to my house than Waterton. Arguably more … Read more

Waterton Townsite Campground – Waterton Lakes National Park – review

Umm. Yeah. So, I … well … I booked a campsite for the May long weekend. In Alberta. In a mountain park, no less. Yeah … … I know. In fact, I haven’t gone camping on May’s legendary long weekend in several years precisely because I know! But the last few May long weekends have … Read more