Get Outta Town!
Monday, June 9th, 2014
Minnewanka Lake. Banff National Park. Alberta. Canada. by Breev Sergey
With so many beautiful parks, trails and hidden gems around Calgary, there is hardly enough weekends in the summer to visit all of the outdoor destinations that we would like to explore. My family and I are always looking for new places that we haven’t yet discovered, but there are several favorites that keep us coming back every year.
The hiking trails in the Bragg Creek area are one of our favorite places to enjoy nature and the outdoors. The Elbow River and Elbow Falls are just a short distance away. Although most of the picnic and camping areas were damaged during the flood, the river is still accessible, and the spring water flow has transformed the falls into a spectacular sight,
Peter Lougheed Provincial Park is located about 90 kilometers west of Calgary along the Kananaskis Trail. This is one of the largest provincial parks in Alberta and there are about a dozen regular and back country campgrounds to choose from. This park is a great place to spot wildlife in their natural habitat. Grizzly bears, elk, bighorn sheep and cougars are just some of the animals that roam around in this area. If you are feeling really adventurous, you can plan a 3-4 day backpacking trip exploring the Northover Ridge and the Kananaskis Pass.
Of course, no summer would be complete without a trip to Banff. One of our favorite activities in canoeing on Lake Minnewanka. This glacial lake is located on the east side of Banff National Park. There are several glacial streams that feed into Lake Minnewanka. Although there are hiking trails that surround the lake, exploring the shore in a canoe gives you a unique perspective and allows you to enjoy the landscape from a different point of view. Riding bikes on the fantastic trails between Canmore and Banff is also something many families enjoy.
Taking a break from our busy lives to enjoy the great outdoors leaves us feeling energized, relaxed and recharged. We are looking forward to another busy and adventurous summer this year.
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