Day Hike in Kananaskis Country: Private Exploration of Canadian Rockies' Hidden Gem
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Kananaskis
Embark on a private day hike in Kananaskis Country, a hidden gem in the Canadian Rockies. Discover the wilderness, history, and natural beauty of this off-the-beaten-path destination.
Duration: 7 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Kananaskis Trail - Meet and greet your group at a local visitor information centre at 8am. Complete waivers and medical forms and then convoy to the trailhead. After a brief trailhead talk about bear awareness, a few hours of hiking lend itself to an amazing lunch spot in the wild.

Enjoy limestone mountain vistas, local wildlife, animal sign, local plants, the geology, history and ecology of this wild area. Each hike is about 7 hours from the trailhead return, and includes a lunch and educational or interpretive component. Transportation is not included but a drive out to this special place is well worth the visit. Don’t forget your camera!

What's Included
  • Local guide
What's Not Included
  • Transportation to/from trailhead
  • Kananaskis Conservation Parking Pass $15 + tax/vehicle/day
Additional Information

Delve into the untamed beauty of Kananaskis Country, found just to the southeast of Banff National Park, an unsung treasure amid the Canadian Rockies. On this exclusive hike, immerse yourself in the decades-long history of the mountain parks along with its geological features, geographical landscapes, plants and wild animals. Searching for an unconventional experience? This is your destination. The exact hiking trails differ depending on the weather, seasons, and presence of wildlife.

  • Please come prepared with a day pack, hiking shoes, 1.5 liters of water per person, snacks and clothing for mountain weather.
  • It can snow any day of the year in the mountains!
Location
Kananaskis Trail
Meet for 8:00 am at the Barrier Lake Visitor Information Centre. 8 km south of Hwy one on Highway 40. Please arrive with a full tank of gas as we will drive to the trailhead after meeting.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Brendaq816fr
Jan 13, 2021
Wasootch Ridge - Spent a fun day with Shauna hiking Wasootch Ridge. There were amazing views from the top! Kananaskis has been Shauna's playground for many years and she knows it inside out. She has a wealth of knowledge of the local flora and fauna and this really added to the adventure as I'm a bit of a plant geek. Shauna is a 'safety first' kind of guide and I felt totally at ease hiking in bear country with her. I highly recommend her!
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Estefani
Sep 19, 2018
Absolutely amazing!! - This tour totally made my vacation worth while! As a first in the Canadian Rockies and being a beginner hiker, I was extremely nervous but Shauna our guide was so great and knowledgeable of the area that it made all the difference! We did the Rawson Lake trail and I can't recommend it enough! Thanks Shauna! :D Will definitely book again the next time I'm in town.
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