Without question, Lake O’Hara is one of the most beautiful spots in the Canadian Rockies. As you approach Lake O’Hara for the first time, the intimate, peaceful setting and sheer magnitude of the majestic surrounding mountains will take your breath away.
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.
There is so much to love about the Sheol Valley Lake Louise hike. Sheol Valley is a connector hike between the Saddleback Pass Trail and the Paradise Valley Trail – two of the very best Lake Louise hikes on their own merits.
For many, visiting Moraine Lake in Banff National Park is an experience they will never forget. To get the most out of your visit, we recommend you try one of these Moraine Lake hikes to earn better views of the incredible aquamarine-turquoise colored lake and the incredible Valley of the Ten Peaks.
For a few special weeks every fall, Alberta hikers go crazy with larch tree fever. Parking lots for the best larch hikes in Alberta fill before dawn and social media feeds fill up with images of these beautiful trees and their brilliant golden needles.