Rocky Mountain Parks & Trails

Kananaskis Country

Kananaskis Country is a system of large protected parklands, ecological reserves and recreational areas in the Canadian Central Rockies Eco System. It is a land of mountain ranges, snow capped peaks, forests of trees, wildlife, alpine lakes, rumbling and tumbling rivers, streams and creeks.
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Pyramid Lake is an adventure destination located near the community of Jasper, Alberta, Canada in the Jasper National Park. The lake is a natural attraction set in an aspen and lodgepole pine forest under the slopes of Pyramid Mountain (2762 metres) and next to Patricia Lake.
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Jasper
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The Valley of Five Lakes is a popular activity destination located in the Jasper National Park near the community of Jasper, Alberta, Canada. The lake trails are considered easy-going and relatively easy access trails exploring the shores of five small lakes surrounded by wetlands and meadows.
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Jasper
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Central Park is the main community park located on the banks of the Bow River in the Village of Banff, Alberta, Canada in the Banff National Park.
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Banff
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Vermillion Lakes are three large wetland lakes located just west of the community of Banff, Alberta, Canada. The three lakes and the surrounding tributaries combine to create the largest wetland area in the Bow Valley.
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Banff
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Policeman's Creek Trail is an easy going, level pathway located in the village centre of Canmore, Alberta, Canada. The trail acts as a connector trail - connecting with other trails - ideal for getting from one end of town to the other.
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Canmore
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The Boundary Trail is a long haul, year round backcountry route exploring both the provinces of Alberta and British Columbia, Canada. The trail is divided into two distinct sections called the North and South Boundary Trail.
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Jasper
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Sulfur Mountain is an elevation hiking trail and sightseeing destination located south of the community of Banff, Alberta, Canada. The views from on top of the mountain are far reaching including views of the Bow River, the community of Banff, Rocky Mountains and the Sundance Mountain Range.
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Banff
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The Terrace Trail is a gravel recreation path that runs parallel to the Kananaskis River for most of the route, often dipping in and out of the aspen forest along the way. The route connects Kananaskis Village with the Galatea Day Use Area.
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Canmore
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The Bow River flows along the west and south borders of the Village of Banff, Alberta, Canada. It is a recreation trail, a natural attraction, a picnic destination and a paddle route. Like all natural attractions in the Banff National Park, the Bow River attracts allot of attention because it is par
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Banff
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The Lake Annette Trail is a popular activity destination in the summer months for hiking, sightseeing and horseback riding and in the winter months, after the snow has fallen, the trail becomes a cross country skiing route.
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Lake Louise
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The trail measures 2 kilometres long (there and back) and is considered an easy going route with very little elevation gain. And, because of the easy access and the well maintained trail, the Blakiston Falls Trail draws crowds and is enjoyed by all ages and fitness levels.
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Waterton
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The Tonquin Valley is a prime adventure destination located in the Jasper National Park near the community of Jasper, Alberta, Canada. The Tonquin Valley is most popular for activities like hiking, backpacking, horseback riding, fishing and rock climbing in the summer months and cross country skiing
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Jasper
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Kananaskis Country is a system of large protected parklands, ecological reserves and recreational areas in the Canadian Central Rockies Eco System. It is a land of mountain ranges, snow capped peaks, forests of trees, wildlife, alpine lakes, rumbling and tumbling rivers, streams and creeks.
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Lake Minnewanka is recreation and activity lake destination located east of the Village of Banff. Alberta, Canada in Banff National Park. It is the longest glacial lake in the park system measuring 28 kilometres long and 143 metres deep.
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Banff
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Whistler's Mountain Tramway is a sightseeing attraction and a hiking trail located in the community of Jasper, Alberta, Canada in the Jasper National Park. A popular destination providing wide ranging views of six mountain ranges, glacier fed alpine lakes and the town of Jasper, Alberta.
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Jasper

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