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.
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.
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.
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.
The Little Beehive hike at Lake Louise is accessed from the Lake Agnes trail. The Lake Agnes Teahouse hike is one of the most beautiful hikes around Lake Louise. The views of Mt. Whyte and Devils Thumb behind the turquoise waters of Lake Agnes are truly special. But don’t stop there…
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.
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.
The Lake Agnes Tea House hike is one of the most popular of the short Lake Louise hikes in Banff National Park. An easy hike up a mountain slope on the north side of Lake Louise, hikers will be rewarded with stops at two stunning mountain lakes.
Banff National Park isn’t known for being a cheap place to travel. But don’t let that scare you, if you are visiting Banff on a budget. While there are plenty of Banff activities to spend money on, there are even more free things to do in Banff National Park.
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!
