Alberta Trails

Location: Dinosaur Provincial Park, Alberta Park Here: Badlands Trail parking lot Hike Distance: 1.4 km roundtripHike Duration: 45 minutes Elevation Gain: 31 mDifficulty: Easy Trail Website: Click here Dinosaur Provincial Park is located northeast of Brooks, Alberta and is a very cool destination...

Location: Lake Louise, Banff National ParkPark here: Lake Louise Parking Lot (payment required)Public transportation: Direct from the Park and Ride, located at the Lake Louise Ski Resort, to the Lake Louise Lakeshore (reservations and payment required) Hike distance: 13 km roundtripElevation...

It’s hard to narrow down over 4,000 square kilometres of foothills and Rocky Mountain front ranges into two handfuls of hikes. Kananaskis Country is so vast, it umbrellas five provincial parks and four wildland provincial parks under one name...

Location: Banff National ParkPark here: Johnston Canyon parking lotPublic Transport: Roam Transit Service provides access from Banff to Johnston Canyon, departing daily from the Banff High School Transit Hub from May to October. Reserve here. Hike Distance: 11.7 kmElevation Gain/Loss: 608...

Location: County of Grande Prairie No. 1Park here: Evergreen Ridge Recreation AreaPublic Transport: N/A Hike Distance: 9.5 km roundtrip Elevation Gain/Loss: Approx. 160 mHike Duration: 2 - 3 hoursDifficulty: ModerateWhat makes it moderate? Undulating hills on a partially sandy, long...

Squeak. Squeak. Squeak. Our boots crunch across the cold, crisp snow. It's a star-filled winter night in Banff, Alberta. Although the sun has set, there are still plenty of opportunities for outdoor adventures. Banff comes alive at night—and not just...

The turquoise hues of Lake Louise and its neighbouring Lake Moraine attract visitors from near and far. The surrounding wilderness is ripe for exploring. The area is home to a phenomenal network of trails that offer a serene natural ambience, an...

The Canadian Rocky Mountains are home to some of the most picture-perfect attractions on the planet. With soaring mountains, blue-green lakes, lush forests, towering waterfalls and unique wildlife, the Rocky Mountains are truly breathtaking and one of the best ways...

Red Deer: a prairie town with a river, coulees and within driving distance of awe-inspiring mountains. There’s no shortage of incredible places to visit within driving (sometimes even walking) distance of the city, so make the most of each season...

There’s no need to go far to find a place to hike in and near this northern city. In fact, there are a wealth of trails winding through the heart of the town itself! Many of the trails listed below...

Located in Alberta, Medicine Hat is approximately 169 kilometres east of Lethbridge and 295 kilometres southeast of Calgary. Locals are treated to over 115 kilometres of hiking and biking trails, plus scenic options for canoe and kayak trips on the...

With the mountains only an hour-and-a-half drive away from this prairie city, Lethbridge and the surrounding area has a lot of hiking potential. Whether you decide to stay close to the city or take a drive in the direction of...