Cascade Amphitheatre Snowshoe Trail in Banff
The Cascade Amphitheatre trail is a difficult Banff snowshoe trail which begins at the Norquay Ski Resort. This challenging snowshoe trail winds up the western slopes of Cascade Mountain, one of the most recognizable mountains in Banff National Park. While the Cascade Amphitheatre trail may be one of the more difficult snowshoe trails in Banff, your efforts will be amply rewarded along the way.
30+ Amazing Things to do in Banff in Winter
If you’ve never experienced Banff during winter, you might be wondering if Banff is worth visiting in winter.
14 Easy Winter Hikes in Banff and Area
If you are visiting Banff in winter or anytime between October and April, it’s very likely you’ll be seeing snow. Here in the Canadian Rockies, the snow typically starts to fly well before the official start of winter and that’s when all the Banff winter activities will start.
The Best Banff Hotels for Visiting Without a Car
If you are considering visiting Banff without a car, you’ll find it’s very easy to do. Firstly, you’ll have plenty of options to get from the Calgary Airport to Banff. Once you are there, you’ll find it easy to get around Banff without a car.
Winter Activities Around Banff National Park
Cascade Amphitheatre Snowshoe Trail in Banff
The Cascade Amphitheatre trail is a difficult Banff snowshoe trail which begins at the Norquay Ski Resort. This challenging snowshoe trail winds up the western slopes of Cascade Mountain, one of the most recognizable mountains in Banff National Park. While the Cascade Amphitheatre trail may be one of the more difficult snowshoe trails in Banff, your efforts will be amply rewarded along the way.
Fat Biking in Banff, Canmore and Kananaskis
One of the most incredible things about living in or near the mountains is the multitude of ways to get out and enjoy nature. Fat tire biking is a new activity for us, but we were instantly hooked. Winter can feel free to stick around while we have fun fat biking in Banff and area!…
Jura Creek Trail in Kananaskis Country
Jura Creek Trail is a really fun kid-friendly, winter hike near Canmore. Located just minutes east of Exshaw, the Jura Creek hike features two short, beautiful slot canyons with a scenic mountain canyon hike in-between.
Heart Creek Trail in Kananaskis Country
The Heart Creek Trail is an enormously popular Kananaskis hike and for good reason. The Heart Creek hike is fun, easy and beautiful, a powerful combination making it one of the best kid-friendly hikes near Canmore.
Shark Lake Snowshoe Trail in Kananaskis Country
The Shark Lake snowshoe trail is a very enjoyable easy Kananaskis snowshoe trail near the very popular Mt. Shark cross-country ski area. If you are looking for some solitude, the Shark Lake snowshoe isn’t well known, making it a great alternative to the Chester Lake snowshoe trail and other the other super-popular Kananaskis snowshoe trails.
Torpor Snowshoe Trail in Kananaskis Country
The Torpor snowshoe trail is a very enjoyable new trail near the Kananaskis Lakes within the Peter Lougheed Provincial Park. The Torpor Loop Trail is an easy Kananaskis snowshoe trail which winds its way through four major day areas within the Kananaskis Lakes.
11 Easy Kananaskis Snowshoe Trails
Snowshoeing in Kananaskis is one of the best ways to get out and experience the beauty of the Canadian Rocky Mountains in the winter. Just imagine being on a quiet mountain snowshoe trail, with snowcapped trees & mountains all around and large snowflakes falling slowly from the sky. You will often feel like you are in a snow globe on these Kananaskis snowshoe trails.
Chester Lake Snowshoe in Kananaskis Country
Blessed with tons of snow and stunning winter mountain scenery, Chester Lake is one of the best snowshoe trails in Kananaskis. Chester Lake is one of our favorite Kananaskis snowshoe trails and we return year-after-year. Why? Quite simply, we never get tired of it.
Grotto Canyon Ice Walk in Kananaskis Country
The Grotto Canyon ice walk is a very fun and unique thing to do in Kananaskis in winter. The transformation of the cute little Grotto Creek from summer to winter is quite amazing! In summer, Grotto Creek is a gentle mountain stream running through a beautiful canyon. Over the course of winter, this modest little…
Watridge Lake Trail in Winter
Looking for a fun winter activity in Kananaskis Country? No matter what winter sport you are into, chances are you’ll find it on the Watridge Lake Trail in the Mt. Shark Day use area. You can enjoy cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, fat biking and much more on this popular, easy trail in the Spray Valley Provincial Park.
Easy Cross-Country Ski Trails in Banff and Area
There are few activities more Canadian than cross-country skiing in Banff National Park. You’ll love the excellent work-out as you soak in the world-class Rocky Mountain scenery on the many beautiful cross-country ski trails in Banff. Cross-country skiing is a very popular winter activity in Alberta and as a result, there is a wide selection of easy cross-country ski trails in Banff, Canmore and Kananaskis for all beginners to enjoy.
Visiting Banff in December
Many argue that December is the best time of year to visit Banff, and they may very well be right. By December, Banff has received enough snow that you’ll be able to enjoy the full-range of winter activities in Banff such as alpine skiing, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, ice skating, fat biking and more. With snowy mountain peaks and the soft glow of Christmas lights beneath snow-capped rooftops, the beauty of Banff in December is something you must see for yourself.