If you enjoy exploring canyons, but prefer not to share the experience with crowds of people, then the McGillivray Creek Trail might be the hike for you. It’s just as stunning as many of the more popular canyons in Alberta, but for some reason, it hasn’t garnered the same attention. Their loss and our gain I suppose! The trail is fun as there are plenty of boulders...
The Bears Hump hike in Waterton Lakes National Park is undoubtedly one of the best short hikes in Alberta. It’s a short but steep grind uphill for 1.2km, but the reward at the top is well worth the effort! At the summit, you’ll be treated to breathtaking views overlooking Waterton townsite and the surrounding valley. I can’t think of many others hikes in...
If you’re seeking a hike where the views-to-effort ratio is off the charts, look no further than the West Wind Pass trail. This short yet steep 4.5 km hike is a perfect choice for active families, rewarding your efforts with stunning vistas of Spray Lakes and Wind Ridge. You’ll also enjoy close-up views of the Rimwall and Windtower mountains – the latter of...
If you are looking for a fun, short hike to break up the drive between Calgary and Fernie, then hiking to the Star Creek Falls in Crowsnest Pass is a great option. It’s a really short hike (less than 2km out and back), but most of the hike involves traversing the river over stepping stones and logs, plus an interesting climb using a chain to get to the final...
If you’re looking for a fun hike to enjoy with the kids, the Jura Creek Trail is an excellent choice. This hike offers two stunning slot canyons, fascinating rock formations, beautiful mountain scenery, and is accessible for most of the year. Mountain Views from the Jura Creek Hike The Jura Creek Trail is an excellent hike in late summer once the snow has melted...
February 2026 Update: Lussier Hotsprings are Temporarily Closed Lussier Hot Springs has been shut down for the foreseeable future after a structural issue caused large, unstable rocks to hang over one of the pools, posing a significant safety hazard. There is no estimated date for reopening. Updates will be provided as new details emerge. If you are looking for a...
If you have a sense of adventure and want to experience discovering a truly magnificent fossil in nature, then the Ammonite Fossil Trail, just minutes away from Fernie BC, is a great hike to consider! The hike is no longer an ‘official’ trail, and it does take some navigating to find the trailhead, but once you get going, you’ll hike through...