Kayaking the Bow River in the Rocky Mountains of Alberta.
Big Horn Sheep in Jasper National Park.
Horseback Riding on the Cave and Basin Trail in the Rocky Mountains.
Mountains on Sentinel Pass Trail in Lake Louise, Alberta.
Enjoying the views from Tunnel Mountain in Banff, Alberta, Canada

Kananaskis Country parks, trails
Canmore, Alberta, Canada

Canmore | Rocky Mountain Parks

Some of the parks, trails, points of interest and adventure destinations located near Canmore, Alberta, Canada in Kananaskis Country including the outlying areas of Exshaw, Kananaskis Village, Harvie Heights, Fortress Junction and Deadman's Flats.

	Kananaskis Country is a system of large protected parklands, ecological reserves and recreational areas in the Canadian Central Rockies Eco System popular for many year round activities. [more info]
	Bow River Trail is a recreation pathway following Bow River in the community and outlying areas of Canmore, Alberta. The pathway is a popular route for walking, jogging, biking and sightseeing with views of the Rocky Mountains. [more info]
	Bow Valley Wildland Park is a rugged wilderness park established to protect wildlife and the sensitive natural habitat in the region. Popular for activities like hiking, camping, mountain biking, horseback riding and more. [more info]
	Boulton Creek Trail is a 3 kilometre loop trail exploring through a forest of trees leading to a forest cabin, exploring along a mountain ridge and then back down along the banks of the creek. [more info]
	Canadian Mount Everest Trail is a 2.2 kilometre loop trail with interpretive signs leading to views of Elk Pass and the Kananaskis Lakes. The trail is dedicated to 11 Canadian climbers. [more info]
	Cat Creek Trail is a 3.5 kilometre return hiking trail exploring along the banks of Cat Creek, through a forest, over a mountain ridge and into Cat Creek Canyon where there is a waterfall. [more info]
	Cougar Creek Trail explores the banks of a dried up river bed under the watchful eye of Lady Macdonald Mountain. The trail, itself, is a loop route for hiking measuring about 8 kilometres long with an elevation gain of 600 metres. [more info]
	Elbow River Valley is a popular outdoor recreation destination for a wide variety of adventures year-round like hiking, camping, horseback riding, backpacking, kayaking, fishing, off roading, cross country skiing and snowmobiling. [more info]
	Elk Pass Trail is an 11 kilometre return hike which explores Alberta and British Columbia, Canada before reaching Elk Lakes. The activities include hiking, backpacking, mountain biking, fishing and wilderness camping. [more info]
	Evan Thomas Bike Path is a paved 10 kilometres one-way trail. It is considered an easy going route with an elevation gain of only about 90 metres. The trail is enjoyed by all ages, is very popular for families and is suitable for all types of bikes. [more info]
	Galatea Trail is a challenging, one-way 6.5 kilometre hiking adventure leading to Lillian and Galatea Lakes. The trail is popular for hiking , backpacking, shore fishing and wilderness camping. [more info]
	Grassi Lakes Hiking Trail is a 4 kilometre loop hiking route leading to waterfalls, torquoise spring fed lakes, pictographs, rock climbing walls and to views of the community of Canmore. [more info]
	Grotto Canyon Hiking Trail is a 3.5 kilometre loop hiking route with an elevation gain of 60 metres leading to a canyon, high cliffs and pictographs dating back 8000 to 10,000 years old! [more info]
	Ha Ling Hiking Trail is an elevation trail leading to Miner's Peak and outstanding views of the community of Canmore, the Bow Valley region and the Grassi Lakes area. [more info]
	Highwood/Cataract Creek Areas consist of wilderness forests, mountain peaks, grassland valleys, remote streams and wilderness lakes. A popular destination for visitors who wish to hike, fish, horseback ride, backpack and mountain bike. [more info]
	Lower Lake Trail is a 3.3 kilometre one way walking trail following the eastern shores of Lower Kananaskis Lake. The route enjoys views of the lake and the Spray Mountain Range. [more info]
	Mount Black Prince Trail is, both, an easy going and challenging hiking trail in Kananaskis Country. The 5 kilometre return hiking route is an interpretive trail leading to Warspite Lake and views of the Black Price Lakes and the Spray Mountain Range. [more info]
	Peter Lougheed Provinicial Park includes serviced campgrounds, walk-in wilderness campsites, picnic sites, staging areas, launch sites, day hikes, wilderness recreation trials, fishing rivers and lakes to paddle. [more info]
	Rock Glacier Trail is a short 400 metre trail leading to an odd rock formation in the Peter Lougheed Provincial Park. The route is well marked, easily followed and well signed. [more info]
	Terrace Trail is a 7.5 kilometre one-way gravel path popular for mountain bikng, hiking and xc skiing. It is considered an easy to moderate trail connecting Kananaskis Village with Galatea Day Use Area. [more info]
	Quarry Lake is a local recreation park with a short trail popular for school groups, children's clubs, dog owners, hikers, people who fish, and for those who wish to relax and get a way. [more info]
	Spray Valley Provincial Park is a year round adventure destination for activities like hiking, mountain biking, camping, backpacking, fishing, camping, kayaking, canoeing, cross country skiing, ice fishing and more. [more info]
	Upper Lake Trail is a 16 kilometre loop recreation trail easily accessed and built in three sections. It is popular for hiking, shore fishing, backpacking, wilderness camping, mountain biking in the summer and cross country skiing in the winter. [more info]
Don Getty Wildland Provincial Park is a remote wilderness park only accessed from hiking, horseback riding and mountain biking trails. Backcountry wilderness campsites located throughout the park.
Sheep River Provincial Park is a protected wildlife park acting as a sanctuary for bighorn sheep, elk and deer. There are campgrounds and hiking trails within the park.
Bluerock Wildland Provincial Park is a wilderness recreation park popular for summer activities like hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding.
Wind Ridge Trail is a challenging 12.6 kilometre return hike up to mountain ridges and cliffs where there are captivating views of local mountains like Lougheed and Pigeon Mountains in the Canmore, Alberta area.
Goat Creek Trail is an 18 kilometre one-way backpack, bike and cycle trail exploring along a well maintained backcountry gravel service road connecting Canmore and Banff, Alberta.