Fireweed blooming in the Canadian Rockies signifies summer has reached its peak. For a few short weeks a rich purple tint will be cast over the open slopes and old burn areas. Soon the days will get shorter, the evenings cooler, and before we know it, summer will be over. Until then, I know Ill be out enjoying as much of this as possible. I suggest you do the same.
Countless streams and rivers cascade over the moss covered limestone carving out canyons and waterfalls as they flow through the dense vegetation of the temperate rainforests of Vancouver Island. Gems like this are commonplace for those willing to explore off the beaten path. The love I have for the island grows stronger and stronger after every trip I make here. I could happily spend a lifetime exploring every nook and cranny of this magical place.
While I would agree the Rockies are a spectacular sight in the winter season, I believe the foothills are equally as beautiful and are often overlooked. When a cold snap lifts, the frost-covered forests of the foothills tend to sparkle in the sunlight and become a winter wonderland.
