region |rocky mountains
Popular Hikes
GRASSI LAKES
This family friendly hike close to Canmore
offers two routes. Choose between “easy” and
“difficult” routes, both of which will lead you to
a majestic lake surrounded by panaromic views
of Canmore. Keep an eye out for rock climbers
— it’s a popular spot for beginners thanks to
a section of rock with large, easy-to-grip holds.
www.tourismcanmore.com
GROTTO CANYON
Walk through a narrow-walled creek bed
in this majestic canyon. There’s a lot to see
along the way, including ancient pictographs
and unique rock formations. When you hit
a fork in the road, turn right for a beautiful
waterfall — in the winter, the waterfall
freezes and draws ice climbers. If you continue
going straight, you will see hoodoos and a cave.
www.tourismcanmore.com
Banff National Park
This short hike starts right in the town of Banff
and leads you on fairly steep switchbacks up the
forested side of a mountain, but the 360 views
of Banff are well worth it. Take a rest at the
summit on Parks Canada lawn chairs. banff.ca
Kakwa
40
GRANDE CACHE
JOHNSTON CANYON AND INK POTS
Walk along sturdy catwalks that overlook the
canyon to the magnificent Lower and Upper
Falls. Once you’ve soaked in the scenery, you
can continue another 3 km to the Ink Pots —
seven mineral springs in the open meadows
beside Johnston Canyon Creek. Give yourself half
a day to complete this trek. banff.ca
WILLMORE
WILDERNESS
PARK
HINTON
40
LAKE LOUISE LAKESHORE
Take a jaunt on this path along the shoreline of
the sublime Lake Louise. Bring your camera, as
the water is so clear it reflects the mountain
backdrop and Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise.
www.pc.gc.ca
JASPER
JASPER
NATIONAL
PARK
93
COLUMBIA
ICEFIELD
DISCOVERY
CENTRE
SUNWAPTA FALLS
This easy hike gives you an unforgettable view
of the epic Sunwapta Falls and Canyon. Follow
the Lower Sunwapta Falls trail for a closer
view of the falls. Be careful as the path can be
slippery when wet! www.hikejasper.com
Abraham Lake
COLUMBIA
ICEFIELDS
N
TUNNEL MOUNTAIN
93
BANFF
NATIONAL
PARK
LAKE LOUISE
FIELD
BANFF
CANMORE
VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE
Jasper National Park
25