• Horsethief Canyon Badlands with paleonologist, Drumheller

    Nose Hill 64th Avenue 6465 14 St NW, Calgary, AB T2K 5R2

    Description: Horsethief Canyon is the rarely marvelled gem in this prehistoric playground. It's a 10-kilometre jaunt up quiet Highway 838 (the North Dinosaur Trail), northwest of the region's Royal Tyrrell […]

  • Foran Grade and Windy Point Loop, Sheep River, Kananaskis

    Esso Gas Station, Turner Valley 101 Sunset Blvd NW, Turner Valley, AB T0L 2A0

    Description: Foran Grade and Windy Point Ridge are two smallish peaks in the front ranges providing great views of the surrounding ranges to the west, the Sheep River, and the […]

  • Birthday hike to Jumpingpound Summit and beyond, Kananaskis

    Allen Bill Day Use Area W826+H8, Bragg Creek, Alberta, Canada

    Description: It's Lori's birthday so we'll hike for cupcakes! This scenic trail takes you to breathtaking views of the front ranges. We’ll hike beyond Jumpingpound Summit along grassy slopes to […]

  • Powderface Ridge, Kananaskis

    Allen Bill Day Use Area W826+H8, Bragg Creek, Alberta, Canada

    Description: This scenic trail takes you through wildflowers meadows to breathtaking views of the front ranges, the Elbow River Valley, and the city of Calgary. Meet Place: Allen Bill trailhead, Elbow […]

  • Lillian & Galatea Lakes (and Guinn’s Pass option), Kananaskis

    Galatea Trailhead, Kananaskis VR6F+GG Kananaskis Village, Alberta

    Description: The trail to Lillian Lake and the Galatea Lakes follows a forested trail alongside Galatea Creek, crisscrossing bridges until Lillian Lake comes into view. The 1 km climb to […]

  • Healy Pass & Simpson’s Pass Wildflowers, Banff national Park

    Healy Pass trailhead, Sunshine ski hill 467P+XH Banff, Alberta, Canada

    Description: This Parks Canada Trail is well maintained and allows for beautiful views of many gorgeous peaks and Egypt Lake. The start of the trail keeps you shaded from the […]

  • Buller Pass Wildflowers, Kananaskis

    Shell Station at COP, HWY 1 8435 Bowfort Rd NW, Calgary, AB T3B 2V2

    Description: A meandering trail leads to a waterfall, unique rock outcrops, rugged cliff bands, and an open alpine valley. A steep rocky slope leads to Buller Pass where spectacular views […]

  • Burstall Pass Larch, Kananaskis

    Shell Station at COP, HWY 1 8435 Bowfort Rd NW, Calgary, AB T3B 2V2

    Description: Burstall Pass trail winds through forests and willow flats near the Burstall Lakes then climbs to alpine meadows and golden larches. Definitely one of the top larch hikes in […]

  • Healy & Simpson’s Pass Larch, Banff National Park

    Shell Station at COP, HWY 1 8435 Bowfort Rd NW, Calgary, AB T3B 2V2

    Description: This Parks Canada Trail is well maintained and allows for beautiful views of many gorgeous peaks and Egypt Lake. The start of the trail keeps you shaded from the […]

  • Mount Hoffman & Tiger Jaws waterfalls, Kananaskis

    Red Deer Lake Church VRRV+H3 Calgary, Alberta, Canada

    Description: Mount Hoffman hike is the perfect first summit hike for beginner hikers. Beginning in Sheep River Provincial Park in the southern part of Kananaskis (about an hour southwest of […]

  • Banff Neighbourhoods & Hoodoos cafe hike

    Shell Station at COP, HWY 1 8435 Bowfort Rd NW, Calgary, AB T3B 2V2

    Description: We'll walk from Banff townsite, along the Bow River, through neighbourhoods, and along forested pathways below the steep cliffs of Tunnel Mountain. As the final section of the trail […]