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Plan your Kananaskis trip

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Often called “K-Country” by locals, Kananaskis Country is Alberta’s mountain playground in the Canadian Rockies. Pick winter or summer adventures, compare lodging, check maps and conditions, then go.

Size: 4,000+ km² of parks & recreation areas
Nearby: Canmore • Banff National Park

Winter activities Summer activities Places to stay

Upper Kananaskis Lakes, Kananaskis Country

Alberta’s mountain playground

Alpine lakes, rugged peaks and quiet forested valleys, just 1 hour west of Calgary, Alberta.

Kananaskis Country borders Canmore and Banff National Park, with year‑round adventures from relaxed strolls to full‑day trips.

Planning Tools

Check conditions, passes and essentials before you drive out.

Weather Trail reports Road conditions Conservation Pass Maps Services

Winter Adventures

Guided winter tours you can book now. Dogsledding, snowshoeing and ice walks.

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Howling Dog Tours Sleddog Tours In The Canadian Rockies

Dogsledding

Glide through Rockies scenery with friendly huskies. Tour options, rates, and pickup from Banff or Canmore.

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Snowshoeing

Private tours to frozen lakes and open meadows. Luxury SUV pickup, lodge lunch options, and local guides.

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Grotto Ice Walk Night - Canadian Rockies Experience

Winter Hiking & Ice Walks

Explore frozen creek beds and canyon waterfalls. Guided ice walks, hot drinks included, and safety info.

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Sightseeing with Banff Adventures Unlimited

Sightseeing Tours & Excursions

See the region’s top sights with expert guides. Private SUV or coach options, routes, and specials.

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More Adventures

Looking beyond winter? Browse summer and year-round activities in Kananaskis and the Canadian Rockies.

Year Round Activities

Caving, sightseeing, guided tours and more, in any season.

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Summer Adventures

Alpine lakes, mountain trails and whitewater. Start planning your next summer adventure.

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Places to Stay

Find cabins, lodges, inns, hotels, resorts and B&Bs. Compare options and book.

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Canmore Bed and Breakfast - A Bear And Bison

Bed & Breakfast

Warm, hosted stays with gourmet breakfasts and local insight. Private tubs, fireplaces, and mountain views.

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Mount Engadine Lodge - Charming Inns of Alberta

Cabins, Lodges & Inns

Cozy cabins, mountain lodges and inns with authentic Rockies vibes. Boutique stays, backcountry options, and peaceful getaways.

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Hotels & Resorts

Comfortable stays with a wide range of amenities. Full-service hotels and mountain resorts with pools, spas and dining.

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All accommodations

Browse all places to stay, from hotels and cabins to vacation homes and campgrounds.

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Kananaskis Country

The region includes five provincial parks, four wildland provincial parks, an ecological reserve and several recreation areas. It’s a quieter alternative to nearby Banff, with year-round hiking, skiing, biking and mountain scenery.

Local information & park details

Trip essentials

A Kananaskis Conservation Pass is required to park in Kananaskis and the Bow Valley.
Check current trail conditions, closures and wildlife advisories before you head out.
Some roads, including sections of Hwy 40, have seasonal closures. Confirm gate status before you drive.

Conservation Pass details Trail reports & advisories

Special Offers

Packages and seasonal deals from trusted Kananaskis and Rockies operators.

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Canoe and Kayak Packages in Banff National Park

Banff Canoe Club

Best of Banff - 1 hour horseback ride, 1 hour canoe rental & Banff Gondola
Paddle and Ride - 2 hour bike rental and 2 hour canoe rental
Sights & Heights - Famous Norquay Chairlift and 2 hours paddling up the Bow River
Paddle Power - Whitewater raft adventure and canoe paddle

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Alberta vacation packages & special offers

Charming Inns of Alberta

Backcountry Getaway - Accommodation for two, meals included
Romance in the Rockies - One night stay, romantic amenities
Cabin & Cuisine Special - Cozy cabin, three-course meal
Bed & Breakfast Get-Away - Overnight stay, morning meal

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Big Waves, Rushing Rapids, Wicked Whitewater.

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