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For anyone who knows me.... I am not a fan of heights. In fact, those who have been present when I have done coasters, Ferris wheels, and zip lines....have heard some really spicy language. 😵‍💫 So....putting my anxieties and phobias aside...i agreed to do the Banff Gondola to experience the stunning 360 views of the mountains and valleys. 🏔️ The views made it totally worth the sheer terror I felt during the 9-minute ride up the mountain.... Which also brought Nick immense joy. 🏔️ #banffgondola #visitbanff #Roguetrippers (at Banff Gondola) https://www.instagram.com/p/ColXNqYJPE4/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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We looked into the best way to spot local wildlife while in Banff and one top suggestion was to take the 2+ hour drive around Spray Valley provincial park. 🗻 The very scenic drive (everywhere is a scenic drive) goes through Bow Valley Provincial park Spray Lake PP Peter Lougheed PP 🦌 We saw a small group of elk along the highway, but the lakes, rivers, reservoirs, and dams; and the majestic snow-covered mountains made the drive worthwhile. 🏔️ We also took a couple of small hikes to better appreciate the beauty of nature. . . #rockymountains #Roguetrippers #banffnationalpark (at Spray Lakes, Kananaskis) https://www.instagram.com/p/CokH0XLrbm9/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Our first visit to Alberta, and our first stop was the beautiful Lake Louise. The landscape was a completely frozen wonderland. ❄️ Lake Louise was completely frozen over, making it perfect for skating, skiing, and just walking on. The iconic Fairmont Lake Louise had many beautiful and intricate ice carvings including the light up castle on the lake, and a frozen ice bar where you can enjoy a beverage. There were a number of frozen waterfalls coming off the mountains showing the bright blue water Lake Louise is known for. 🗻 While others are planning tropical vacations in the winter, we choose to embrace the magic of winter. ❄️ #LakeLouise #fairmontlakelouise #Wintertravelideas #Roguetrippers (at Lake Louise, Banff, Alberta) https://www.instagram.com/p/CogyOZarpN7/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Winter is Lit! Take an illuminated walk in the woods. ❄️ We visited the Mountsberg Conservation area for their annual #Winterlit event. The wooded trails of Mountsberg are made more magical with unique and beautiful light displays and photo opportunities. You can take a leisurely stroll through the well lit trails, enjoy hot chocolate & cookies, warm up by one of the many fire pits, pick up a fire branded wood ornament, and enjoy a snack at the food truck. ❄️ The event runs until February 20th at Mountsberg Conservation Area in Campbellville. ❄️ @conservationhalton #Ontariotravel #Roguetrippers (at Mountsberg Conservation Area) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cn_KxmLNs9B/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Exploring the beauty of the Icelandic landscape. 🇮🇸 We strapped on our crampons and got out and explored some of the iconic natural areas in Iceland: - Hiked part way up the volcano - Visited some of the local black sand beaches. -check out some out-of-the-way hot springs And.... Braved the strong winds and bitter temperatures and made the trek up to the solheimajokull glacier. 🗻 #inspiredbyiceland #Roguetrippers (at Solheimajokull Glacier) https://www.instagram.com/p/CnfA-xHJulT/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Iceland in January - Day 2 🇮🇸 After the trip to Geysir, we continued around the golden circle and enjoyed many views and vistas along the way. We stopped at Gullfoss falls -/or the golden falls and enjoyed a mini hike to the top to see it from above. A plaque is dedicated to a woman who protested the damming of the river (successfully) and the govt ended up turning the falls into a national monument.. 🇮🇸 A drive through the country and you will see many beautiful Icelandic horses along the way. These majestic and gorgeous creatures are everywhere and love being greeted. 🇮🇸 For road trip snacks we enjoyed delicious and traditional Icelandic lamb meat sandwiches which were so tasty. The fresh local lamb is a must when you are here. 🇮🇸 #inspiredbyiceland #visiticeland #Roguetrippers (at Gullfoss Waterfall) https://www.instagram.com/p/CnYC8cVIkDv/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Just because Christmas is over, doesn't mean that the fun has to end just yet.. 🎄 We enjoyed a stroll through the @twinkleafterdark light display at Country Heritage Park in Milton. We squeezed in one last holiday event of the year on their last night. . This is the same location as the @pumpkinsafterdark event held around Halloween. 🎅 There are hundreds of fun & festive light displays throughout the park to enjoy as you walk through. 🎄 #twinkleafterdark #roguetrippers #holidaytraditions (at Country Heritage Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/CmyEvKnuupr/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Live life in full bloom. 🌻 While driving through the country, we came upon @lauras_farm_stand in Cookstown, Ontario. Laura's is a roadside country market with fresh produce and a vast field of flowers to explore and do "pick your own" flowers. Currently, their fields are ablaze with the colours of wildflowers and brilliant yellow sunflowers. They have created a 1+ km trail through their fields for visitors to explore and take photos/of the sunflowers, and they have set up several photo settings as well. 🌻 With so many terrible stories of tourists trampling farmers' fields for that perfect pic for the 'gram.... This type of setup allows the two to come together in a mutually beneficial and fun way. 🌻 #sunflowerfield #sunflowers #agritourism #Roguetrippers (at Laura's Farm Stand) https://www.instagram.com/p/Chk4mcrp64S/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=