Leigh McAdam

3 weeks ago | hikebiketravel.com | Leigh McAdam

One of the premier multi-day hikes in Europe travels along the southern coast of Portugal on what is called the Rota Vicentina Fisherman’s Trail. Created in 2013 to promote sustainable tourism in the region, it was expanded in 2020 from a four-day route to the current one, which takes an average of 11 to 13 days to hike and spans 226 kilometres between Sines and Lagos.

1 month ago | hikebiketravel.com | Leigh McAdam

The Cariboo Gold Rush Trail in the Cariboo Chilcotin Coast region is a route rich in history that winds through a hilly landscape once traveled by prospectors in search of fortune. While summer may be prime time to visit, winter has its charms. Think snow-covered forests, outdoor adventures galore, the chance of an up-close nature experience, and small-town charm.

1 month ago | explore-mag.com | Leigh McAdam

Alberta’s provincial parks are home to some of Canada’s most spectacular campsites. Picture yourself waking up to world-class mountain vistas in Peter Lougheed Provincial Park, pitching your tent amid the surreal beauty of Dinosaur Provincial Park’s badlands or snagging beach-front real estate on the sandy shores of Lesser Slave Lake Provincial Park. Scoring these campsites, especially during the peak summer season, is part strategy, part luck.

1 month ago | hikebiketravel.com | Leigh McAdam

Most of the winter hikes in Ontario described below offer a magical escape into snow-covered forests, past frozen waterfalls, and scenic lookouts – and all are within a two hour drive of Toronto. Examples include the Vista Trail in Rouge National Park with its sweeping views of the Rouge River Valley, while the Niagara Glen area features rugged trails winding past massive truck-sized boulders with stunning views of the Niagara River.

2 months ago | hikebiketravel.com | Leigh McAdam

The coastal hikes on Vancouver Island described below are a must for adventure lovers. Look for rugged trails running along the ocean, stands of beautiful old-growth trees, dramatic coastal vistas, and sandy beaches. Day hikes like the Mystic Beach section of the Juan de Fuca Trail offer a taste of the island’s wild beauty, while multi-day backpacking trips such as the North Coast Trail take you into remote areas where nature rules.