Kananaskis Lakes Travel Guide

 Hermanater Says:  There is a 16 km loop aound the upper Kananaskis Lake. We took the southern part of the loop to the falls. The temperature was only 4 degrees and looked like snow, but we wanted to get out. When we got there, there was a strong wind and lots of clouds. The trail has a few... 

 Hermanater Says:  There is a short trail from the Nakiska Ski Hill area that takes you to the Falls. This is a nice short trip for the whole family. You can actually stand under the falls. During the summer, this becomes quite popular and crowded.Use caution because the rocks are very... 

 jamiesno Says:  I really enjoyed by visits to the boundary ranch. On one occassion I went for a trail ride and enjoyed the mountain views.Another time I went there for a winter party, tried to learn the two step and done a winter sleigh ride. You will have fun and enjoy the barbeques!!! 

 Hermanater Says:  'This 3.9km point-to-point trail follows a winding logging road and then a pleasant single track, bringing you to a tiny lake beneath an imposing rock face. From the busy trailhead, follow the wide road, staying left at a junction at km 0.2. As the road climbs, the views to... 

 Hermanater Says:  The Pickle Jar Lakes was named after the saying that "there are so many fish you could put a pickle jar in the lake and fill it with fish".The trail (as far as we went) was 9.7 km return with an elevation gain of 650 meters.The morning started off nice and sunny with about 1... 

 Hermanater Says:  This is a short hike but is well worth the effort. There are many trails within Kananaskis Country, but this one holds a special fascination with its combination of colour, water and history. Canmore Pioneer Lawrence Grassi hiked this route in the 1920s. He, along with... 

 Hermanater Says:  This trail takes you along some cliffs over looking the Sheep River. The trail then crosses the highway and slowly ascends through a meadow. The trail will veer left to the top of a small plateau. There are some very nice sights from here.The trail is about 7.4 km long with... 

 dabidc Says:  Mount Kidd is a spectacular mountain sheltering the Kananaskis valley at this point from the west winds. Below the mountain lies Kananaskis Village, a major 36 hole golf course, a recreation vehicle camp grund and an interesting 10 km hike from the Village to Galatea creek... 

 BLewJay Says:  Located in Alberta's Kananaskis Country, the Kananaskis Resort & Conference Centre provides its guests with spectacular views, delicious cuisine and more than enough opportunities to use a camera.We picked this place because of it being near Bow Valley Provincial Park (where... 

 dabidc Says:  It is the custom of the Chinook Outdoor Club of hikers over 55 to take a break before starting the return hike. We all carry sandwiches and a drink. We have found pic nic tables to use, and have also sat on rocks by the various creeks and rivers that we pass by. The photo... 

 dabidc Says:  Any hiker must be aware that when in the Rocky Mountains they are in Bear Country and always be on the look out for Bears or the signs that Bears are nearby.The Wardens have placed signs in those areas where the berries the Bears eat in Summer are prolific and those same... 

 dabidc Says:  The Pond is no more than a 1.0km stroll around the perimeter, it allows for view of the Rocky Mountains and also to the east . On a calm day, as this was, the pond reflects the surrounding forest and gives the walker a chance to enjoy the serenity.Following a visit in... 

 madamx Says:  Fishing is excellent in Kananaskis. Most of the lakes are stocked, and the types of fish available are: trout, char, arctic grayling, and whitefish. Fishing licenses can be purchased at Fortress Junction in Kananaskis, and in Calgary. With your license you should receive...