Explore hikes in the Canadian Rockies and beyond with guides to Banff, Yoho, Jasper, and more. Discover breathtaking hikes, wildlife, and iconic landscapes, along with tips for experiencing Canada’s natural beauty. As a born and raised Albertan that has spent countless weekends exploring the mountains, these are some of my most recommended trails, activities and must-see destinations. Also check out my other destinations in Alberta and British Columbia.
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Latest Posts About Hikes in the Canadian Rockies
6 Fall Hikes for All Levels in Kananaskis Country, Alberta
Fall hiking is one of my favourite times of year. The weather is not too hot, there are fewer bugs, and the colours are stunning. If you live anywhere near Kananaskis, such as Calgary, Airdrie, Okotoks, Cochrane, Bragg Creek or Diamond Valley, then you need to get out to the mountains at least once this…
Rummel Lake Trail: A Beautiful Fall Hike in Kananaskis
Rummel Lake is a stunning backcountry lake on the west side of Mount Galatea. It is accessible via a 5.5 km (one way) trail with moderate elevation, making it an excellent choice for beginners and experienced hikers alike. Rummel Lake Trail is best known for the larch around the lake, which make it a popular…
Icefields Parkway Road Trip: Scenic Stops, Hikes, and More
The Icefields Parkway is a stunning stretch of highway that connects Jasper National Park to Banff. Also called highway 93, this road connects to the Trans Canada highway near Lake Louise, the David Thompson Highway (highway 11) near Saskatchewan Crossing, and the Yellowhead Highway (highway 16) near Jasper. It runs through breathtaking mountains with massive…
How to Hike to Junction Falls in Sheep River, Kananaskis
Junction Falls Trail is an undesignated route in the Sheep River Provincial Park area of Kananaskis. This means that the hike is not an official, maintained trail that Alberta Parks manages, as is the case for many popular trails in Kananaskis. The route takes you through a valley following Junction Creek to a stunning, 3-tiered…
Little Lost Lake Trail near Valemount and Mount Robson, BC
Just beyond the west gate of Mount Robson Provincial Park is a small BC recreation site called Little Lost Lake. This area includes two trails: one to a small lake and the other to a waterfall. The hikes start from the same point and branch off after about 1 km on the trail. We completed…
Backpacking the Iceline, Little Yoho Valley and Yoho Valley Loop
The Yoho Valley is one of my favourite areas to backcountry camp. This summer I went for my third trip in the Yoho Valley area, this time completing the Iceline, Little Yoho Valley and Yoho Valley loop. We travelled almost 22 km over the weekend, traversing across rocky paths and forested trails. The Iceline itself…
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