In 2002, Kananaskis was a quiet mountain outpost chosen for its remoteness and natural security—a place where world leaders could gather beneath towering peaks, far from the spotlight. Two decades later, the G7 is returning to a transformed Kananaskis: revitalized, reimagined, and ready to host the world once again. With new trails, spa experiences, infrastructure, […]
Kananaskis is one of the most quietly remarkable places in the Canadian Rockies—vast, protected, and still largely under the radar. Covering more than 4,000 square kilometres of alpine wilderness, the region offers a rare blend of accessibility and solitude. Wildlife sightings are common: elk move through wide valleys, mountain goats traverse ridgelines, and the skies […]
Kananaskis isn’t defined by crowds or commerce—it’s defined by stillness, scale, and self-guided discovery. Tucked into the front ranges of the Canadian Rockies, this rugged landscape of snow-draped peaks and glacier-fed lakes offers a refreshingly uncurated mountain experience. With no bustling town centre or tourism strip, Kananaskis invites travellers to trade cell signals for summit […]
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 […]
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 […]
Before highways and hiking trails, Kananaskis existed in journals and on early survey maps—quiet, vast, and largely unknown. In 1858, John Palliser named the river after a Cree story of Kin-e-a-kis, a warrior who survived against the odds. Settlers like John Brewster followed, building cattle ranches beneath Mount Yamnuska. Logging and mining came later, but […]
For those who like their adventures with a side of history and hops, this half-day hike hits the mark. The Coal Mine Trail, just minutes from Kananaskis Village, winds through forests and foothills to the remnants of a historic mining site. Along the way, guides share stories of the valley’s industrial past—how coal shaped the […]
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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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