Lights, camera… Kananaskis. This peaceful alpine escape has quietly starred in some of Hollywood’s biggest blockbusters—from the Oscar-winning wilderness of The Revenant to the surreal dreamscapes of Inception, and the rugged romance of Brokeback Mountain. With its untamed landscapes and cinematic charm, Kananaskis Country offers the perfect stand-in for everywhere from Wyoming to remote tundra, […]
Tucked in the heart of Kananaskis Country, Fortress Mountain is where backcountry adventure meets cinematic grandeur. Known for its powder-filled terrain, breathtaking elevation, and Hollywood-worthy scenery (yes, films like The Revenant and Inception were shot here), Fortress offers a rare mix of wild beauty and curated alpine experiences. While the ski lifts no longer run […]
Towering above Kananaskis Village, Mt. Kidd is more than a landmark—it’s a storyteller in stone. Named after William Kidd, a 19th-century surveyor (no, not the pirate!), the mountain has inspired generations of visitors and locals alike. Its twin peaks often shrouded in mist, Mt. Kidd has long been the backdrop for local legends, whispered tales, […]
Canada has long played a role in global environmental dialogue—but never with a backdrop quite like this. In Kananaskis, the climate conversation lives in the trees, the glacier-fed rivers, and the protected valleys that surround every step. This isn’t just a political statement—it’s a place-based reminder of what’s at stake and what’s possible. Here, conversations […]
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 […]
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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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