Canmore is immediately before you come into Banff National Park when approaching from the East. This trail to the Maligne Lakes is on the south side of the Bow Valley.

This narrow trail goes past waterfalls through the forest.

The ground was covered with flowers including this indian paintbrush.

Peter shows the only way to go-up.

A flat surface of azure water-even if only a reserviour-makes for beautiful reflections. As one of the nearest hikes to Calgary, it was too busy to see widelife, but still quiet enough to enjoy the wilderness and be a contrast with the stampede.

Take another one minute holiday with our family

Ride along to the Calgary Stampede.

Join us on the coast at Alert Bay.

Take the bus to the New Forest.