OutsideSep 24, 2026
Embrace Your Wild Side in Alberta
In the first episode of ‘Along for the Ride,’ comedian Brooks Wheelan offers freewheeling adventure tips for Canada’s boldest province
15 things in this story
- Uplift AdventuresPlaceguided Brooks in climbing and talking like a seasoned vet
- Charmed ResortsHotel16 cottages, each inspired by a different fairy tale
- Elsewhere
- Waterton Lakes National ParkSightWaterton, Canadahome to one of the most unforgettable hikes in the world
- Crypt Lake TrailTrailWaterton, Canadarequires boat ride, passes waterfalls, ends at secluded glacial lake
- Waterton River Trail RidesPlaceWaterton, Canadahorseback ride through foothills in shadow of Canadian Rockies
- Akamina Lake TrailTrailWaterton, Canada0.6-mile family-friendly hike
- Bertha Lake TrailTrailWaterton, Canada6.4-mile challenging but manageable affair
- Carthew-Alderson TrailTrailWaterton, Canada12-mile deeper wilderness experience
- Cameron LakeSightWaterton, Canadarent a kayak, canoe, paddleboard, or rowboat for the day
- Waterton VillageNeighborhoodWaterton, Canadatake a guided kayak tour or a scenic boat cruise
- Prince of Wales HotelHotelWaterton, Canadachalet-style hotel overlooking Upper Waterton Lake
- Twin Butte Silos on Searpoint Cattle RanchHotelTwin Butte, Canadastay in one of three converted silos with wide-open views
- Upper Waterton LakeSightWaterton, Canada
- Middle Waterton LakeSightWaterton, Canada
- Lower Waterton LakeSightWaterton, Canada