Groovy Mashed Potatoes - Travel Blog
Unique travel experiences, fun itineraries & offbeat places to help you plan your dream trip
As the second largest country by area, Canada has some of the most breathtaking natural sights in the world. From wild Pacific Ocean beaches and free-spirited towns in the west coast, to the rugged Rocky Mountains and turquoise glacial lakes in cowboy country, this is a dream destination for nature and road trip enthusiasts.
Explore the laidback island with its creative community of artisans and incredible scenery. Located between Vancouver and Vancouver Island, the small island has a charm of its own and is the perfect place to spend a weekend away in nature. We list the 23 best things to do on Pender Island.
See our top tips, recommended itinerary and what to know for a successful hiking trip in our Garibaldi Lake and Panorama Ridge camping guide.
See the best of nature in BC and the Rockies. Our Vancouver to Banff road trip itinerary includes spectacular sights and fun road trip stops along the way.
Discover bohemian islands, off-the-grid places, charming towns and fun cities in our list of the best weekend getaways from Vancouver.
Our 4 Day Lake Louise and Banff itinerary shows you the best of nature in the Canadian Rockies and includes downtime activities to relax.
The Lake Agnes Tea House and Big Beehive hike is one of our favourites. There are so many beautiful viewpoints along the way and the higher you climb, the more turquoise Lake Louise looks! Our Lake Louise hiking guide covers the best time of year to hike, the best route and tips to avoid crowds.