Sulpher Mountain Summit Hike – Banff National Park

Hiking time: 1.5 to 2.5 hours. Distance: 3.5 miles, one way. Elevation gain: 2165 feet. Difficulty: easy uphill, with lots of switchbacks. This is an easy but rewarding hike up the Summit of Sulpher Mountain. Have lunch and a drink at the top and treat yourself to a gondola ride on the way down. Start:…

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Grotto Canyon Trail
Canmore, Alberta

“We’re only lucky enough to see the wonders of nature’s canyons because they’re gracious enough to show us the places they’ve been damaged.” ― Curtis Tyrone Jones Grotto Canyon Trail is a wonderful out and back hike in Canmore, that is pretty rewarding despite its short distance. In it’s 4km, it offers ancient indian pictographs…

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Banff by Horseback

There are many ways to explore Banff National Park: by foot, bike, kayak, canoe, raft, gondola, skis, and…horse! To tour Banff from a different perspective, I suggest trying a horseback ride. No experience necessary. There are lots of different options, and if you’re unable to ride, or have children too young, you can even ride…

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