East End of Rundle hike is easily one of the most popular hikes near Canmore. It’s also the best effort to reward with breathtaking views of Spray Valley and Ha Ling Peak. Given its proximity to downtown Canmore and relative ease, it sees heavy foot traffic. It’s a beautiful hike that provides visitors with astonishing …
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The Grassi Lakes hike is perfect for friends and families and is a great way to pass a couple of hours. It’s an easy Canmore trail with a wide path that leads through the forest up to two sparkling turquoise lakes. If you’re looking for a quick hike near Canmore, this is a classic! However, …
Ha Ling Peak is impossible to miss from downtown Canmore, and it is the most popular peak in the area to hike. Nearly every local in town has likely clambered up to its peak, and over the years, it has grown to be one of the most popular hikes in the Canadian Rockies. While Ha …
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There is no shortage of hikes and scrambles along the Icefields Parkway that offer views of craggy peaks topped by glaciers, and the Onion scramble is no exception. The scramble up to this unofficial peak places right next to the Wapta Icefield, the source of the Bow River. Expect to see glaciers, waterfalls, lakes, tarns, …
Sulphur Mountain is an icon of Banff despite the fact it is not the most scenic mountain in Banff. A hike to the top of Sulphur Mountain is ideal for anyone wanting to take in the fine mountain air and alpine views. The Sulphur Mountain hike provides a surreal view of the towering Cascade Mountain …
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Mount Assiniboine is an icon of the Canadian Rockies, and the journey to stand at its base is a worthwhile adventure. It is one of the finest backcountry trips in BC and the Canadian Rockies due to the resplendent landscape surrounding Mount Assiniboine. The provincial park is a place of reverence where wildflowers bloom, bears …
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The Windtower hike is short and rewarding in Kananaskis Country. Located off the Smith Dorrein Highway and remains a favorite in the provincial park. The hike was never on our list, but we crossed it off for one stunning evening hike thanks to a friend’s recommendation. After a fun four hours, I am so happy …
The Tent Ridge Horseshoe hike is not only one of my favorite Kananaskis hikes but one of my favorite hikes in all of Alberta. Hikers climb to 8,000 feet for tremendous views of Kananaskis Country and Banff National Park. Its location down the Smith Dorrien allows for a true wilderness setting if the crowds from …
The Devil’s Thumb hike in Lake Louise is known for not only its unique thumb shape but for the simultaneous view of Lake Louise and Lake Agnes from the hike’s peak. This awesome Banff hike provides experienced hikers with the perfect view of one of the most sought-after tourist destinations worldwide, all from above the crowds. If you are confident in your hiking …
Bear’s Hump is one of the best things to do in Waterton National Park. It’s a great Canadian Rockies hike as almost anyone can make it up to Bear’s Hump and get incredible views over the park. On a clear day, you can easily see Montana from here. It’s a beautiful, short, and easy hike …