Canoeing on Kananaskis River
Kananaskis Country borders the Town of Canmore and Banff National Park and covers 4000 square kilometres of the eastern slopes of the Canadian Rockies.
In Kananaskis Country there are five provincial parks, four wildland provincial parks, one ecological reserve, and several provincial recreation areas. It encompasses the Canmore Nordic Centre – the site of the 1988 Olympic Nordic Events and is 2 minutes drive from Canmore.
K-Country promotes preservation, outdoor recreation and an appreciation for its heritage. The vast areas of protected networks reflect AlbertaÃs commitment to preserving and protecting its sustainable resources for future generations. Albertans are proud of this unintentional well kept secret.
Visitors are asked to do their part in protecting these wonderful landscapes by minimizing their impact during visits by following the parks adage of “take only pictures and leave only foot prints” !
Nakiska Ski Resort is nestled in the heart of the park and is a 40 minutes drive from Canmore . This site was also originally designed for the 1988 Olympics for alpine events. Today it is part of the resort Village of Kananaskis that encompasses 3 hotels, 2 golf courses (a 5 minute drive from the village) and numerous adventure activities.
Winter Activities
Cross-Country Skiing
Skiing & Snowboarding
Snowshoeing, Winter Walks & Other Winter Activities
Summer Activities
Hiking
Mountain Biking
Golfing
More Summer Activities
Resources & Links
Kananaskis Country – Tourism, Parks & Recreation, Government of Alberta
Kananaskis Country Trail Reports
Backcountry Avalanche Report
Weather Forecast – The Weather Network
Barrier Lake Info Centre: 403-673-3985
Bow Valley Provincial Park: 403-673-3663
Canmore Nordic Centre: 403-678-2400
Peter Lougheed Prov. Park: 403-591-6300