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07/29/2026

Lethbridge is one of the best bases for exploring southern Alberta, with everything from local fruit wine and Japanese gardens to dinosaur fossils, Indigenous history, and easy access to Waterton, the Crowsnest Pass, and some of Canada's most spectacular grassland landscapes. I bet there’s more to do here than you realize.

Here's my complete guide to the best things to do in Lethbridge and southern Alberta.

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More blue-collar town than tourist destination, this Southern Alberta city works well as a base for exploring the region’s wide mix of landscapes, from prairie to badlands to mountains.

07/15/2026

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06/27/2026

Super pleased with these photos taken in between the rain on a recent hike to one of my favourite waterfalls just an hour north of Fernie.

06/01/2026

Fernie might be best known for skiing, but that's only part of the story. From old-growth rainforest and fossilized ammonites to mountain lakes, waterfalls, craft breweries, and one of Canada's richest coal-mining histories, here's my guide to the best things to do in Fernie.

Framed by iconic peaks and known for biking, skiing, and a strong sense of local life, this Kootenay town holds onto its authentic charm even as it draws a steady stream of outdoor travellers.

05/25/2026

The Pass has some of the most accessible mountain scenery in Alberta, but it’s still surprisingly overlooked compared to Banff or Canmore. This guide pulls together the hikes, waterfalls, mining history, small-town stops, and roadside detours that make the Pass worth a visit!

Often bypassed on the way to bigger mountain destinations, this cluster of old mining towns offers a quieter kind of Rockies escape - full of trails, ruins, and small-town grit.

02/09/2026

If you’re planning Moalboal and want one link that actually covers basically everything, this guide is the most complete, thorough list out there. Hopefully it saves you from bouncing between a bunch of posts just to piece your itinerary together!

Moalboal, a town on Cebu’s southwest coast, has become the backpacker heart of southern Cebu, known for its sardine run, coral reefs, and easygoing beach nightlife.

12/10/2025

Unlike smaller Philippine resort islands, Bohol lets visitors combine diving and island-hopping with day trips to caves, waterfalls, and rice fields, all without leaving the province.