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Banff’s peaks, lakes, and postcard views are world-famous—for good reason. But just an hour away lies Kananaskis, where the experience shifts from iconic to immersive. With more than 4,000 square kilometres of protected wilderness, Kananaskis offers a different kind of escape: wilder, quieter, and more personal. Paddle the turquoise waters of Barrier Lake with Kananaskis […]
Built for the 1988 Calgary Winter Olympics, Nakiska Ski Area is still carving out memories. With wide-open groomers, Olympic-length runs, and one of Canada’s most advanced snowmaking systems, Nakiska is built for consistent conditions and crowd-free carving. Families will love the beginner zone, magic carpet, and Wanidu Tube Park; seasoned skiers can test their edges […]
Alberta’s Highway 1 may be the classic drive, but travellers in the know are turning westward sooner—onto Highway 22, the fabled Cowboy Trail. This lesser-known route winds through rolling foothills and ranchland, passing through towns like Bragg Creek and Longview before climbing into Highway 40, the gateway to Kananaskis Country. This road trip offers a […]
In Kananaskis, the calendar doesn’t dictate the adventure—it expands it. Summer brings trails for every skill level and lakes perfect for paddling, while winter transforms the landscape into a snow-draped playground for skiers, snowshoers, and fat-bike riders. Come spring, waterfalls surge with meltwater, and autumn lights up the valleys in golden hues. But what makes […]
If adrenaline has a home in Alberta, it’s Kananaskis. With rugged peaks, roaring rivers, and hundreds of kilometres of wild terrain, this mountain playground serves up a full menu of high-octane pursuits—no matter the season. One day might start with a sunrise summit scramble and end with a moonlit snowshoe through silent forest trails. Rock […]
There’s something timeless about exploring the Rockies on horseback. At Boundary Ranch, it’s more than a trail ride — it’s a step into Alberta’s Western heritage. Guests saddle up with experienced wranglers and ride through scenic meadows and wooded valleys, catching glimpses of wildlife and learning the lore of Kananaskis along the way. Choose from […]
Kananaskis Outfitters makes it easy to explore the wild with confidence and joy. This local guiding company is your go-to for year-round adventure, offering winter and summer high-quality gear rentals and guided experiences that highlight the best of the region’s trails, lakes, and ridges. From canoe tours on Barrier Lake to survival hikes and stargazing […]
For a summit-to-sky perspective, Kananaskis heli-access experiences deliver adventure like no other. With Alpine Helicopters and local outfitters, visitors soar over mountain ridges, land in wildflower meadows, and hike high alpine terrain unreachable by foot. Heli tours range from 20-minute flyovers with sweeping valley views to touch-down experiences featuring mountaintop yoga, gourmet picnics, or winter […]
Kananaskis Outfitters makes it easy to summit, spin, and smile your way through one of Alberta’s most iconic landscapes. With guided mountain biking adventures and ridge-top hikes for every skill level, guests can immerse themselves in the raw beauty of the Rockies—without the guesswork. From the larch-lined trails of autumn to the wildflower paths of […]
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We acknowledge that the land on which we explore, Kananaskis, lies is the traditional territory of the Treaty 7 Nations of The Tsuut’ina Nation, the Stoney Nakoda Nation, comprised of the Chiniki, Bearspaw, Goodstoney and Wesley First Nations, and the Blackfoot Confederacy, including the Kainai-Blood Tribe, Siksika, Peigan-Piikani and Aamskapi Pikun. We recognize the Treaty 3 region of the Mètis Nation of Alberta and their historic connection to this land. We commit to the furthering of truth and reconciliation and honour and celebrate those who have lived, and continue to live, on this land.
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