The Canadian Rockies are a hiker’s paradise. Whether you like alpine lakes, mountain tops, canyons with waterfalls, or glaciers, we’ve got you covered.
Galatea Lakes in Kananaskis Country is just an hour from Calgary, the closest big city. It’s the perfect hike on a hot summer day as you mostly hike sheltered in the forest and visit three stunning lakes.
Overall it’s an 18 km (11 mile) roundtrip hike with moderate difficulty. If you’d like an easier lake hike that is family-friendly, Grassi Lakes near Canmore is amazing, featuring two emerald lakes, and it’s only 4 km (2.5 mile) roundtrip.
If you ever saw any pictures of Banff, chances are you saw Sulphur Mountain. It’s mostly popular due to Gondola leading to the top, but you can also take the more adventurous route and hike up.
The trailhead is located at the Upper Hot Springs. Through a series of switchbacks with continual incline and an occasional view of Rundle Mountain, you reach the top of Sulphur Mountain in about two hours.