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 …
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 …
Our past summer was filled with a plethora of spectacular Kananaskis hikes. Every day we could, we would get out of our home in Canmore and explore the fantastic provincial park in our backyard. So many beautiful memories were made around Kananaskis Country. I want to share our favorite Kananaskis hikes with you from our …
The beautiful Kananaskis Country is located in the foothills of the Canadian Rocky Mountains. Kananaskis is home to dozens of Provincial Parks, countless hiking and walking trails, bold wildlife, and never-ending opportunities for adventure. There are plenty of hikes in Kananaskis to keep you busy for years, and the best way to experience them is …
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When thinking of the Canadian Rocky Mountains, the main things that come to mind are towering mountains, turquoise lakes, majestic wildlife, and a whole lot of adventures. After having the pleasure of visiting Howling Dog Tours, a new experience has taken over my main view of the Rocky Mountains in the winter: dog sledding in Canmore! Dog Sledding in Canmore with Howling Dog Tours is a Canadian Rockies …
Wasootch Ridge is a favorite hike near Canmore in Kananaskis Country. This Kananaskis hike is straightforward to follow and gains quick elevation, then travels along a ridge that delivers spectacular views. The roadway slowly evaporates from view on the ridge before a challenging scramble to the peak. There is a scramble at the end of …
Kananaskis Country is one of the most beautiful parts of Alberta that everyone should get out and enjoy. You don’t have to summit a mountain to feel fulfilled. There are plenty of easy hikes in Kananaskis to adventure on. Whether you’re with your parents, young children, on a sunset hike, winter hike, sunrise hike, or …
Burstall Pass is a classic hike in Kananaskis Country and off Smith Dorrien Trail. The hike moves past several marshy lakes and streams before a steep ascent up to an alpine meadow and then finished on a high mountain pass with grand glaciated mountain views. We loved our time in Burstall pass and spent the …
Nakiska Ski Resort is a family-friendly ski hill located in the beautiful Kananaskis Country. With a rich history, a convenient location, and terrain for everyone to enjoy, this is the perfect ski resort for beginners to try out skiing or for families to spend a day shredding together in the Canadian Rockies. 1. Nakiska Has a Rich and Exciting History Nakiska is …
There are so many things to do in Banff it can make your head hurt. With a national park as large as some countries it’s no wonder that some people need a lifetime to explore it. even after a few years of living here we have only just begun to scratch the surface. There are …