Kananaskis Country

Kananaskis Country is part of the Alberta Rockies region on the eastern edge of the Rocky Mountains. It is about half an hour's drive west of Calgary, south of the Trans-Canada Highway 1.

An introduction to Kananaskis Country

Kananaskis park system - Kananaskis park system

The Kananaskis park area consists of a number of provincial parks and reserves including:

• Bluerock Wildland Provincial Park
• Bow Valley Provincial Park
• Bow Valley Wildland Provincial Park
• Bragg Creek Provincial Park
• Canmore Nordic Centre Provincial Park
• Don Getty Wildland Provincial Park
• Elbow-Sheep Wildland Provincial Park
• Peter Lougheed Provincial Park
• Plateau Mountain Ecological Reserve
• Sheep River Provincial Park
• Spray Valley Provincial Park

There are no towns or villages in the area, Kananaskis village being hotel and activity complex, but the town of Canmore lies just outside the region.

Flora and fauna

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Wildlife is abundant, with lots of mountain goats, longhorn sheep, elk, moose, deer, bear, etc. If you come in late June or early July you will be amazed at the variety of wildflowers and songbirds making their home in the area.

This is a great area to do some wildlife spotting, even from the road. No guarantees if and where so make sure every one is keeping their eyes peeled as you drive though the area. Some examples:

• Grizzly bears - Peter Lougheed Provincial Park, particularly the area a few kilometers around the visitors centre.
• Moose - particularly around Mount Engadine Lodge and Lake Kananaskis areas
• Pika - Rock glacier trail
• Ground squirrels - just about everywhere though top of Highwood pass is a good place.
• Golden-mantled ground squirrel - North Interlakes Day Use
• Bighorn sheep - on the 40 Kananaskis Trail up towards Highwood pass and the Sheep River road
• Mountain goats - rare but sometimes above Canmore
• Coyotes - Smith Dorrien-Spray Road
• deer - all over the parks areas
• Osprey - Spray Lake, Kananaskis river (towards Bow river confluence)
• Golden Eagle - Upper Kananaskis lake

The parks provide a range of landscapes with the chance to see alpine meadow and wetland plants.

• Yellow lady's slipper orchid - Bow river park trails
• Western wood lily - Bow river park trails
• Shooting Star
• Indian paintbush - just about everywhere

Travel to Kananaskis Country

To get there, drive west from Calgary on Highway 1 until you see the Kananaskis sign (Highway 40). Turn south at the sign and follow the highway into Kananaskis country. You may also enter Peter Lougheed Provincial Park by taking the Spray Lakes Road/Smith-Dorrien Highway from Canmore. Follow the signs to the Nordic Ski Center and keep going up the steep hill.

Fees and permits

Unlike the national parks there are no fees to enter the provincial parks and there is plenty of day-use free parking in the area.

Get Around

The Smith-Dorrien Trail passed Spray Lake is a driving experience not to be missed. A wide stone gravel road from Highway 40 with a steep drop into Canmore.

What to see in Kananaskis Country

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• Peter Lougheed Visitor Information Centre | Kananaskis Lakes Trail 50.686154, -115.113981 ☎ +1 403-678-0760 - Information displays, rangers with advice and indoor washrooms. Free wifi.

• Bow Valley Provincial Park - 51.081792, -115.065413 Leaflet from the centre on a number of short easy walks around the area. Drive to a number of parking spots around the campsite where you can then walk trails. In June lots of opportunities to see alpine meadow and wet land plants including orchids.

• Elbow Falls - 50.867742, -114.779023
• Rock glacier trail - 50.613939, -115.006707 Rock scree on the side of the road with a very good chance of seeing Pika.

• Highwood Pass - 50.596114, -114.985597 At 2,206 m it is the highest paved pass in Canada. From the Highwood Meadows Day Use Area vehicle park just south of the pass high point is a small paved and board-walk providing a good opportunity to see alpine flowers as well as ground squirrels and the mountain scenery.

• North Interlakes Day Use - 50.631812, -115.140916 Between the Upper and lower Kananaskis lakes. Great views of the area and good starting point for hikes.

• Bighorn Lookout, Sheep River Park | 50.649831, -114.617690 - Short walk from vehicle park to viewpoint of river ravine.

Top Muslim Travel Tips for Kananaskis Country

Many activities are available in Kananaskis country, both summer and winter. It includes an ATV area for ATV users, cross country and downhill skiing, ice fishing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, mountain biking, horseback riding, backpacking, backcountry camping, Hiking in the Canadian Rockies|day hiking, canoeing, fishing, and golf.

Winter

There are two ski resorts in the Kananaskis area:

• Nakiska - 50.943178, -115.152197 - Site of the ski events at the 1988 Olympic Winter Games in Calgary.

• Fortress Mountain - K-Pow - 50.824644, -115.198867

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Excellent cross country skiing is also available within the region. It is also close to the Canmore Nordic Centre, home of the cross-country events in the 1988 Winter Olympics. Cross country and snow shoe trails are maintained by the parks staff. Various classic and skate skiing trails are set at Mount Shark Trails area and at Peter Lougheed Provincial Park.

Summer

Kananaskis is also renowned for its top-notch biking, hiking and equestrian trails.

• Boundary Ranch - 50.913587, -115.129259 ☎ +1 403-591-7171 - Trail riding

• Mountain biking - Some of Canada's best mountain bikers train at the Canmore Nordic Centre. With over 70 kilometers of trails and there's something for everyone. Kananaskis is chock full of mountain biking trails, if you're considering coming here to ride and then a copy of Backcountry Biking in the Canadian Rockies by Doug Eastcott, (ISBN: 0-921102-69-0) is crucial. There are trails for every skill level just waiting to be ridden. Being that this is a sub-alpine region, trails usually don't dry out from the Winter until mid to late May. Consult with the local residents before attempting any trails around or before this date.

• Fishing - Kananaskis contains many streams, rivers, and several lakes, for the fishing enthusiast.

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• Rafting Accompanied rafting tripped down the Kananaskis river are organized by a number of companies from Canmore#Do|Canmore.

• Kananaskis Country Golf - 50.902904, -115.143512 - 2018 regular rate (Alberta resident rate): Monday - Thursday (excluding holidays) $118 ($88);
  F-Su $125 ($95); age 65 and up (weekdays) $108 ($78); age 17 and under $68 ($68); twilight rate $68 ($68);
  special rate for May 2028 $98 ($78); golf cart rental $20 per person - Home to one of the best (and busiest) golf courses in North America. 36 holes designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr, surrounded by mountains. A good value price wise also considering the quality of the course. Reserving in advance is highly recommended. Weather can be tricky in the early season, be prepared. The course has received many great reviews. Because the course is so busy and the operators are quite strict about slow play, and will use their authority to speed things up a bit if it gets out of hand. You are expected to play your round in 4½ hours. If you remember to timestamp your scorecard and keep the pace and they give you a gift at the pro shop after the round.

At www.albertaskananaskis.com you will find all kinds of summer ( and winter ) activities to do in the park including horse back riding, rafting, hiking, biking, birding and wildlife watching. The golf course is on Highway 40 which is the busiest area for visitors to the parks in Kananaskis. There is a very good information centre on Highway 40 near the entrance to the Park. On the Smith Dorrien side of Kananaskis, closer to the Banff National Park, wildlife, especially moose, can often be viewed especially around the junction of Shark Road near Mount Engadine Lodge. It is the remote, less travelled area in Kananaskis and on a well maintained gravel road.

Halal Food & Restaurants

• The Village | 50.918233, -115.147128 - There are six restaurants, dining rooms, cafeterias, bistros and bars within the complex.

• Mount Engadine Lodge - Offers evening dining (usually between June 15 and Oct 15 and Dec 15 to Easter).

• Fortress Gas Plus 50.784478, -115.159857 gas station on Highway 40 - Has quick microwave meals.

• Bolton Creek Trading Post Opening Hours: summer months Cafeteria and suppliers.

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Muslim Friendly Hotels

There are many camp sites in Kananaskis country.

• Boulton Creek Campground - 50.63373, -115.10175 ☎ +1-866-427-3582 - Only fully serviced in the area, and reservations are required.

• Mount Kidd RV Park | 1 Mount Kidd Drive 50.888227, -115.151017 ☎ +1 403-591-7700

Hotels can be found in the Kananaskis town site (Kananaskis Village) as well as at the Dead Man Flats area.

• Delta Hotel | Kananaskis Village 50.918511, -115.147728
• Stoney Nakoda Resort & Casino - 51.100719, -115.015926

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If you want a backcountry lodge experience.

• Mount Engadine Lodge - 50.83863, -115.342505 situated on the Smith Dorrien - Spray Valley Road about 35 kilometers south of Canmore. You can drive to it on a well-maintained gravel road. ☎ +1 403-678-4080 - It is small, 9 rooms that have been renovated, and overnight lodging includes all meals.

• HI - Kananaskis Wilderness Hostel - previously known as Ribbon Creek Hostel - 1 Ribbon Creek Road 50.933997, -115.142838 ☎ +1 403-591-7333 - For a cheaper option.

Kananaskis is a reasonable (and frequent) day trip from Calgary, depending on activity. If staying in Calgary but travelling to Kananaskis, choose a hotel in the west side of the city, preferably near 16th Avenue North (such as the ones in "Motel Village") or near Glenmore Trail or Highway 22x in the south, rather than one near the airport or downtown.

Stay Safe

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This is bear country so Dangerous_animals#Bears|be careful. There is a good chance of coming across longhorn sheep, deer and moose on the road.

Travel Next

Canmore is the nearest community of size, at least a half-hour drive from the turnoff to Kananaskis on the Trans Canada Highway. Travelling from the Village area it is a about an hour to Banff, 45 minutes to Canmore or Calgary using the Trans Canada Highway. Many visitors to the park do the Kananaskis loop which includes driving on the Smith Dorrien-Spray Road (gravel). A round trip from Canmore through the park and out of the park on Highway 40 would take 2-3 hours with stops. Banff is another further 20 minutes to a half-hour from the Canmore area, but a must-see.

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