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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“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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After a short climb through the forest, you feel the air cool through the trees. As you’re rounding to the descent into the lower canyon, you can hear the muffled rush of turbulent water. The smell of limestone mixes with the mist in the air. You are miniscule now, surrounded on either side by colossal…
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Icewalks and Glacier Views The breeze is picking up and you hear the crunch of snow beneath you. You look over in every direction, the scene in front of you is vast, with no sign of civilization, except for the road miles below. You are standing on a sheet of ice that has been here…
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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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Escape the Crowds A short but uphill climb above rocks and stones get your heart pumping. You climb up, and up, finally reaching the top of the cliff, and the scene opens. Still, emerald waters inspire complete tranquility in even the most restless of souls. You are here and this is your moment. This…
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