In 2002, the world gathered in Kananaskis for the G8—a summit unlike any before it. Tucked into the heart of Alberta’s protected provincial parks, this remote mountain location signaled a shift: from big-city showcases to intimate, nature-immersed diplomacy. Now, over 20 years later, the world returns. The 2025 G7 Summit in Kananaskis is more than […]
While headlines around the world focus on division, Kananaskis offers a different view—one of unity, calm, and shared purpose. Tucked within alpine meadows and ancient valleys, this peaceful mountain destination has hosted world leaders before—and it does so again with quiet strength. “Peace Peaks” is more than a metaphor. It’s a visual anchor for a […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
In Kananaskis, the scenery doesn’t just impress—it stuns. Jagged peaks like Mount Kidd rise dramatically over turquoise lakes so still they reflect the sky like glass. Forests shift with the seasons, bursting with wildflowers in summer and turning gold with larches in fall. Wildlife sightings are part of the experience—elk in the valleys, eagles overhead, […]
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 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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