Banff National Park is one of the most beautiful places on earth. The rugged Canadian wilderness and towering peaks of the Canadian Rockies provide the perfect setting for some truly epic hiking. We’ve been hiking around Banff for decades and are happy to share with you our list of the 25 best hikes in Banff …
It may not get the international fame that Lake Louise and Moraine Lake get, but don’t let that fool you. Aside from being the largest lake in Banff National Park, Lake Minnewanka is very beautiful with stunning natural scenery. The scenic boat cruise is the main draw for this lake, but there are many other …
The Troll Falls hike is one of the best easy hikes in Kananaskis. An easy walk through an evergreen & aspen forest to a beautiful Marmot Creek waterfall, the Troll Falls trail is a real crowd pleaser all year round.
It may not be the most well known of the Moraine Lake hikes, but the Eiffel Lake to Wenkchemna Pass hike could quite possibly be the most scenic. A reasonably difficult hike, the Eiffel Lake to Wenkchemna Pass showcases some of the best features the Lake Louise and Moraine Lake area. You’ll hike to a …
The Taylor Lake trail is a very popular hike in Banff National Park, especially during the fall larch season. But many people don’t know about another lake called O’Brien Lake, which is just a short side trip away from Taylor Lake. With its own unique and beautiful mountain setting, the O’Brien Lake hike is a …
If you are looking for a very scenic, yet less busy Lake Louise hiking trail, why not try the Hidden Lake hike? The Hidden Lake trail offers a pleasant walk to an alpine lake through a mixed evergreen forest with wonderful views of the surrounding Canadian Rockies.
The Healy Pass hike is one of the most beautiful larch hikes in Banff National Park. The larch forest on the Healy Pass trail is one of the best and largest we’ve ever seen, and you’ll enjoy incredible views of it throughout this rewarding hike.
Without question, Lake Louise is one of the most beautiful places in Banff National Park. The soaring glacier-covered mountains hugging the shoreline of Lake Louise, with her brilliant turquoise water color, must be seen to be believed.
The Big Beehive hike in Lake Louise offers some truly incredible sights. You start first on the hike to the Lake Agnes Teahouse, one of the most iconic Lake Louise hikes. The views of Mt. Whyte and Devils Thumb behind the turquoise waters of Lake Agnes are truly special.
With so many famous hiking trails around Lake Louise, the Saddleback Mountain hike is often overlooked, which is a shame as it’s a one of the best hikes in Lake Louise.