Kananaskis Country

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.

Ridge Walks

Wasootch Ridge

Tent Ridge

Pocaterra Ridge

Opal Ridge

Lakes

Chester Lake

Rawson Lake & Sarrail Ridge

Picklejar Lakes

Grassi Lakes

Summits & Passes

Mount Yamnuska

Ha Ling & Miner’s Peak

West Wind Pass

Bow Valley Wildland Provincial Park

Elbow-Sheep Wildland Provincial Park

Spray Valley Provincial Park

Peter Lougheed Provincial Park

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.