Calgary International Airport 1 hr 10
Chester Lake (53 min) Small mountain lake accessible via a scenic, forested path for hikers & snowshoers. Heart Mountain (25 min) 7,005-ft. mountain with a summit shaped like a heart, offering hiking trails & expansive views. Fortress Ski Area (35 min) Guided cat skiing & back country snowshoeing around a quiet mountain known for reliable powder. Mount Yamnuska (28 min) Large mountain with multiple faces, popular with rock climbers for its over 100 routes. Troll Falls (6 min) Popular all-season waterfall surrounded by lush forest & mountains & known for its hiking trail. Nakiska Ski Area (5 min) Expansive ski resort used during the 1988 Olympics & offering lessons, rentals & dining options. Wasootch Peak (1 hr 11) Spray Lakes Reservoir (1 hr 14) Linear man-made mountain lake stretching 13 miles with campgrounds, picnic areas & a boat launch. Spray Valley Provincial Park - Kananaskis Country (1 hr 6) Mountainous park popular for hiking, paddling & cross-country skiing, with camping all year. Bow Valley Provincial Park - Kananaskis Country (44 min) Sprawling natural park offering mountain hikes, canoeing/kayaking & picnic & camping facilities. Three Sisters (1 hr 3) Popular for hiking, this group of jagged peaks ranges in elevation from 2,694 to 2,936 m. Wedge Pond (7 min) Lake and mountain Barrier Lake (10 min) Picturesque lake popular for kayaking & paddleboarding & surrounded by hiking areas. Grotto Mountain (36 min) Well-known mountain with hikers & climbers, offering a grotto-like cave & trails with scenic views. |