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 path of a McGillivray Creek riverbed into a narrow slot canyon between Pigeon Peak and Mount McGillivray.
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.
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.
Stoney Lookout Hike in Banff National Park
No matter what season it is, we always enjoy coming to Mt. Norquay for a quick hike on the Stoney Lookout trail. Without a significant amount of time or effort, the Stoney Lookout hike rewards hikers with an excellent viewpoint over the town of Banff and the majestic mountains of the Bow Valley and beyond.
Sentinel Pass Hike via Larch Valley in Banff National Park
The Larch Valley hike near Moraine Lake is one of the most beautiful hikes in Banff National Park, even outside of larch season. The Larch Valley hike rises from the shores of Moraine Lake to an extensive forest of larch trees. From this forest of larch trees, Banff hikers will enjoy panoramic views of the mountains which make up the Valley of the Ten Peaks.
Johnson Lake Hike – Banff
One of the most underrated hiking trails in Banff National Park, the Johnson Lake hike is an enjoyable short hike around the shores of a beautiful lake. On this easy Banff hike you’ll enjoy a wide variety of beautiful Banff scenery, including beautiful stretches of forest, views of Johnson Lake and the surrounding mountains.
Twin Lakes Trail in Banff National Park
If you are looking for a moderately challenging day hike in Banff which passes several beautiful mountain lakes, try the Twin Lakes trail. The scenic Twin Lakes of Banff National Park sit where the trees meet the rocky alpine zone on the eastern slopes of Storm Mountain. Being within 1 km of each other, Banff hikers will often visit both the Upper Twin Lake and Lower Twin Lake on the same hike.
Arnica Lake Trail in Banff National Park
The Arnica Lake trail is an underrated hike in Banff National Park. Located on the Banff Windermere Parkway near the border of Kootenay National Park, the Arnica Lake hike packs in a ton of scenery in under 10km. You’ll see two beautiful Banff lakes on the Arnica Lake hike, with the option to see up to two more lakes by adding on the Twin Lakes Trail.
Rummel Lake Hike in Kananaskis
The Rummel Lake hike one of our favourite year-round Kananaskis hikes. For a moderate amount of effort, you get to enjoy a beautiful walk through a mountain forest, an open meadow with incredible vistas of the Spray Lakes Valley and a beautiful mountain lake in an intimate setting, with enormous Rocky Mountains looming overhead.