Kananaskis Country
“It’s not the mountain we conquer, but ourselves.”
Sir Edmund Hillary
Welcome to Kananaskis Country
Kananaskis Country (aka K-country) is my favourite hiking destination in the Canadian Rockies. There’s something SO impressive about the vibrant lakes, massive mountains, and technical scrambles here.
Kananaskis itself spans a total of 428,058 hectares and its home to 5 Provincial Parks and 4 Wildland areas (more about this here).
Note that you need a conservation pass to enter Kananaskis and that this area is in prime grizzly territory: learn proper bear safety and always carry bear spray.
Here’s the official Kananaskis website and here’s a list of the campsites offered in the area.
Featured Kananaskis Hikes
Kananaskis Provincial Parks
Kananaskis Hikes
- How to Hike to Chester Lake in Kananaskis
- Mist Mountain Hot Springs via Eagle Ridge | A HUGE Misadventure
- All About the Wasootch Ridge Hike in Kananaskis
- Part 2: Sarrail Ridge via Rawson Lake in Kananaskis
- Part 1: Sarrail Ridge via Rawson Lake in Kananaskis
- A Trek up Tent Ridge in Kananaskis Country
- A Day Hiking to Picklejar Lakes in Kananaskis Country
- Pocaterra Ridge: A Beautiful Fall Hike in Kananaskis
- Mount Yamnuska Hike in Kananaskis (Bow Valley Wildland)
- My Failed Attempt at Summiting East End of Rundle (EEOR)
- Summiting Ha Ling & Miner’s Peak in Canmore
- Grotto Canyon Winter Hike – Bow Valley Provincial Park
- How to Visit Grassi Lakes in the Bow Valley
- Opal Ridge Loop: An Almost Deadly Adventure – Scrambles In Kananaskis
- West Wind Pass Hike – Kananaskis Country
Destinations Nearby
Banff National Park
Banff – aka the crown jewel of the Rockies – is located only 40 minutes from Kananaskis. Banff offers world class hiking, beautiful alpine lakes, and endless outdoor adventures.
Yoho National Park
If I could describe Yoho in 1 word, it’d be magic. Located only 2 hours from Kananaskis, in Yoho you’ll find massive waterfalls, picturesque hikes, and the prettiest lakes.
Jasper National Park
Jasper is located 4 hours up the Icefields Parkway from Kananaskis. Here you’ll find great hiking trails, abundant wildlife and the longest lake in the Rockies.
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