Kananaskis is one of the few places where conservation and tourism coexist by design. With over 4,000 square kilometres of protected parkland and a region-wide Conservation Pass that directly funds trail upkeep and habitat restoration, Kananaskis is built on stewardship. Visitors are encouraged to tread lightly, travel responsibly, and leave no trace. Businesses like Mount […]
What does it mean to be a responsible traveller in the Rockies? In Kananaskis, it starts with the simplest act: awareness. The Pledge to the Peaks is a call to visitors to treat the land with care—pack out what you pack in, stick to trails, and support local businesses that value sustainability. The pledge isn’t […]
As wildfires become more frequent across the West, the Kananaskis region is leading the way with proactive FireSmart strategies. From defensible landscaping and ember-resistant materials to evacuation planning and educational signage, local lodges and businesses are prioritizing safety without compromising the guest experience. Pomeroy Kananaskis Mountain Lodge and other regional operators are actively implementing FireSmart […]
In 2002, the cellphone signal vanished as soon as you drove into Kananaskis. That remote beauty—unplugged, unpolished, and unmistakably Canadian—was exactly what made it the perfect site for a global summit. Now, as the world returns for the 2025 G7, Kananaskis offers something rare: a destination that has grown smarter, more sustainable, and more welcoming […]
Kananaskis is made for memory-making—especially with kids in tow. Whether you’re travelling with toddlers, teens, or grandparents, this region offers low-stress, high-reward experiences that balance adventure with comfort. Tube down Nakiska’s Wanidu lanes, explore gentle snowshoe trails with Kananaskis Outfitters, and visit family-friendly eateries like Forte or Moose Family Kitchen. Overnight options range from luxury […]
Some of the most memorable Kananaskis moments don’t happen on the trail—they happen after sunset, gathered around a crackling fire. At Pomeroy Kananaskis Mountain Lodge, nightly Fireside Moments bring families together with complimentary s’mores kits, starry skies, and the kind of storytelling that turns vacations into traditions. Kids swap jokes and marshmallows. Grandparents pass down […]
Winter in Kananaskis is built for play, and even the tiniest travellers can join in the fun. Kananaskis Outfitters has tot-sized skis, snowshoes, and sleds that make snowy days easy and exciting for young families. Their guides lead kid-friendly snowshoe tours along gentle trails, pointing out animal tracks, sharing forest stories, and capping each outing […]
In Kananaskis, wellness isn’t a sideshow—it’s the setting. Here, companies trade fluorescent lights for forest paths, breakout rooms for outdoor firepits, and inboxes for intention. Whether it’s a leadership retreat, strategy session, or team recharge, Kananaskis offers space to reset, reconnect, and reimagine what work-life balance can truly mean. Start with yoga on the terrace […]
Great ideas don’t always come from boardrooms—and sometimes the best meetings happen between tee shots. The Kananaskis Country Golf Course offers 36 holes of championship mountain golf, perfect for hosting tournaments, team retreats, or client getaways in a setting that feels anything but corporate. Groups can tee off against a backdrop of soaring peaks, then […]
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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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