The Mirror Lake snowshoe trail is one of the most popular short Lake Louise snowshoe trails in Banff National Park. A relatively easy winter trail up a mountain slope on the north side of Lake Louise, snowshoers will be rewarded with a visit to a frozen Mirror Lake.
Lake Louise Highline Snowshoe Trail to Paradise Creek
There are few winter destinations within Banff National Park which are more magical than Lake Louise. With towering snowcapped Rocky Mountain peaks surrounding a frozen lake, a visit to Lake Louise in winter is so special.
Hogarth Lakes Snowshoe in Kananaskis
The Hogarth Lakes snowshoe is one of our all-time favourite easy snowshoe trails in Kananaskis country. It’s our go-to snowshoeing trail any time we want to take an out-of- town visitor snowshoeing, as it’s the perfect easy Kananaskis snowshoe trail for beginners.
Penstock Loop Snowshoe Trail in Kananaskis
Since we started snowshoeing in the Rockies over a decade ago, the Penstock Loop snowshoe trail remains one of our favorite easy Kananaskis snowshoe trails. The Penstock snowshoe trail is an easy trail through the forest near the Kananaskis Lakes which provides a wide variety of Rocky Mountain scenery.
Sawmill Snowshoe Trail in Kananaskis Country
For over a decade, the Sawmill Loop has been one of our favorite easy Kananaskis snowshoe trails. It’s such an enjoyable snowshoe trail in Kananaskis that we make time for it almost every winter.
Hiking Surprise Corner to Banff Hoodoos Trail
If you are looking for an easy hike from the Banff Townsite, we highly recommend the Surprise Corner to Banff Hoodoos trail. Not only does this relatively unknown Banff hiking trail connect two of the town of Banff’s best viewpoints, but the hiking trail itself is very scenic.
Where to Find the Banff Red Chairs
Introduced in 2014, Parks Canada placed red chairs throughout the national parks, including the Banff red chairs. The Red Chair Experience was a way to get people to take the time to connect with their surroundings. You’ll find the red chairs in Banff in many scenic locations throughout the park.
Summer Sightseeing on the Mount Norquay Chairlift
Mount Norquay is a ski resort just minutes from the town of Banff. Locals love Mt Norquay given its easy access and family-friendly atmosphere. But don’t be fooled, visiting Mount Norquay isn’t just for the winter!
Hike to Copper Lake and Smith Lake in Banff National Park
Some of the best hikes in Banff National Park are to some of its most famous lakes. On any given day, you’ll see hordes of happy hikers on the trails to Agnes Lake, Boom Lake, the Consolations Lakes, etc. If you’d like to enjoy the beauty of a Banff lake without all the crowds, why not try this easy Banff hike which visits two Banff Lakes in under 5 km.
Sulphur Mountain Hike in Banff National Park
The Banff Gondola is one of the top attractions in Banff National Park. It’s no surprise, given the views from the top of Sulphur Mountain are some of the best views in all of Banff. Did you know that you don’t need to take the Banff Gondola to get to the top of Sulphur Mountain? Everyday plenty of people hike to the top of Sulphur Mountain.