Snowshoeing in Banff – Don’t Miss These 9 Snowshoe Trails
Thinking of Banff in winter conjures up images of a winter wonderland, where the mountaintops and trees are covered in snow.
7 Easy Cross-Country Ski Trails in Banff and Area
There are few activities more Canadian than cross-country skiing in Banff National Park.
12 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.
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.
Winter Activities Around Banff National Park
Lower Kananaskis Lake Snowshoe Trail in Kananaskis Country
The Lower Kananaskis Lake snowshoe is a perfect combination of an easy snowshoe trail and outstanding scenery. You’ll enjoy a leisurely walk through a snow covered forest with non-stop lake and mountain views.
Upper Stoney Lookout Snowshoe in Banff
The Upper Stoney Loop snowshoe in Banff is a short, uphill climb through a lodgepole pine and spruce tree forest. The snowshoe up to the Upper Stoney Lookout will get your heart pumping for the first half, allowing for a break at the top before an almost entirely downhill second half.
Frozen Toad Snowshoe Trail in Kananaskis Country
The Frozen Toad snowshoe trail is an enjoyable, easy Kananaskis snowshoe trail between the Elkwood and Boulton Creek Campgrounds. The 8.1 km Frozen Toad loop, another of the new official snowshoe trails in Kananaskis, is remarkably flat and packs a lot of Kananaskis mountain scenery into a single outing.
McGillivray Canyon Trail in Kananaskis
If you are looking for a really fun winter hike near Canmore, check out the McGillivray Canyon Trail. This unique Kananaskis winter hike follows the McGillivray Creek riverbed into a narrow slot canyon between Pigeon Peak and Mount McGillivray.
Snowshoeing in Banff – Don’t Miss These 9 Snowshoe Trails
Thinking of Banff in winter conjures up images of a winter wonderland, where the mountaintops and trees are covered in snow.
7 Easy Cross-Country Ski Trails in Banff and Area
There are few activities more Canadian than cross-country skiing in 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.
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.
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 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 use areas within the Kananaskis Lakes.
12 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.
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.
Find the Best Skating in Banff National Park & Area
Ice Skating in Banff is not only a quintessential Canadian winter activity, it’s also one of the best things to do in Banff in winter.
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.