Sue & Jeff's Guidebook
Lake Louise Area Day Trip
We highly recommend checking out the following site,
https://www.banfflakelouise.com/taxonomy/term/1790
or just search Banff Lake Louise Tourism for lots of great information! Our friends at Banff Lake Louise have been working hard compiling amazing information for guests coming to visit the Great Canadian Rockies!
Lake Louise gets VERY BUSY, every summer. Ensure you get an early start - get in the car by 6-7am! The drive is about an hour. Parking lots get full by 9am.
We recommend looking into a bus ride to the area, ROAM transit has busses, details can be found at the Banff Lake Louise website (see below)
Take a side trip to the Fairmont Lake Louise Hotel, a ski lift ride at Lake Louise Ski Resort, a stop at Johnston Canyon along the way.
Moraine Lake. Please note Moraine Lake is closed to cars most of the year. A bus trip is wise for this trip. Booking in advance if possible is also recommender.
https.//banfflakelouise.com
https://alltrails.com
https://pc.gc.ca --- Search National Parks, Banff National Park, Plan your Visit, Getting Around
https://roamtransit.com
Enjoy!!
Please also check the Guidebooks we have in our unit for extra information!
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Lake Louise
Lake Louise Lakeshore TrailWe highly recommend checking out the following site,
https://www.banfflakelouise.com/taxonomy/term/1790
or just search Banff Lake Louise Tourism for lots of great information! Our friends at Banff Lake Louise have been working hard compiling amazing information for guests coming to visit the Great Canadian Rockies!
Lake Louise gets VERY BUSY, every summer. Ensure you get an early start - get in the car by 6-7am! The drive is about an hour. Parking lots get full by 9am.
We recommend looking into a bus ride to the area, ROAM transit has busses, details can be found at the Banff Lake Louise website (see below)
Take a side trip to the Fairmont Lake Louise Hotel, a ski lift ride at Lake Louise Ski Resort, a stop at Johnston Canyon along the way.
Moraine Lake. Please note Moraine Lake is closed to cars most of the year. A bus trip is wise for this trip. Booking in advance if possible is also recommender.
https.//banfflakelouise.com
https://alltrails.com
https://pc.gc.ca --- Search National Parks, Banff National Park, Plan your Visit, Getting Around
https://roamtransit.com
Enjoy!!
Please also check the Guidebooks we have in our unit for extra information!
Trolls Falls, Kananaskis Village Half Day with Food Pairing
This trail begins beyond the Kananaskis Village at the Stoney Day Use Area. The short hike is less than 2km and passes through a beautiful deciduous aspen forest and is a perfect opportunity for your friends and family to get out and experience Kananaskis country.
• Food Pairing: After this gentle hike, everyone may be hungry. Perfect for after the Troll Falls is Canmore’s Rocky Mountain Flatbread Co. Flatbread offers fresh-from-the-forest and local and sustainably sourced ingredients to fill up.
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Troll Falls
This trail begins beyond the Kananaskis Village at the Stoney Day Use Area. The short hike is less than 2km and passes through a beautiful deciduous aspen forest and is a perfect opportunity for your friends and family to get out and experience Kananaskis country.
• Food Pairing: After this gentle hike, everyone may be hungry. Perfect for after the Troll Falls is Canmore’s Rocky Mountain Flatbread Co. Flatbread offers fresh-from-the-forest and local and sustainably sourced ingredients to fill up.
Karst Spring Hike, Mount Shark Kananaskis & Food Pairing
This outstanding hike begins in the Mount Shark parking lot along Spray Lakes Road. The hike starts off as a gentle logging road and then a narrower trail; it follows a mossy creek and then approaches the spring. There is minimal elevation gain and a great chance to spot moose in the meadows.
• Food Pairing: Refresh after a hike at Karst Spring by visiting the Grizzly Paw Brewing Company in Canmore and their incredible handcrafted beers and sodas made from glacier-fed water. Imagine the water cascading down Karst Spring becoming transformed into a delicious hoppy beverage. The Burgers are great too!
Karst Spring Trailhead
This outstanding hike begins in the Mount Shark parking lot along Spray Lakes Road. The hike starts off as a gentle logging road and then a narrower trail; it follows a mossy creek and then approaches the spring. There is minimal elevation gain and a great chance to spot moose in the meadows.
• Food Pairing: Refresh after a hike at Karst Spring by visiting the Grizzly Paw Brewing Company in Canmore and their incredible handcrafted beers and sodas made from glacier-fed water. Imagine the water cascading down Karst Spring becoming transformed into a delicious hoppy beverage. The Burgers are great too!
Grassi Lakes Half Day Hike in Canmore with Food Pairing
Please note: Summer 2022, this hike is unavailable
The majestic hike begins at the parking lot at Ken Ritchie way. The difficult trail is not very difficult at all; the trail can be narrow, there are creeks running along it, and in the winter months, it can be icy. The views of Canmore, the waterfall and the 2 upper ponds are stunning. Take the easy way down, which is a wide gentle downhill fire road.
- Food Pairing: After this fun walk, you’ll want some great food and some fun conversation. We recommend The Tavern. Their fish tacos are yummy, and on Monday’s, The Wood has wing night.
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Grassi Lakes Trail
Grassi Lakes TrailPlease note: Summer 2022, this hike is unavailable
The majestic hike begins at the parking lot at Ken Ritchie way. The difficult trail is not very difficult at all; the trail can be narrow, there are creeks running along it, and in the winter months, it can be icy. The views of Canmore, the waterfall and the 2 upper ponds are stunning. Take the easy way down, which is a wide gentle downhill fire road.
- Food Pairing: After this fun walk, you’ll want some great food and some fun conversation. We recommend The Tavern. Their fish tacos are yummy, and on Monday’s, The Wood has wing night.
Ribbon Hills Hike, Near Nakiska ski hill Kananaskis with Food Pairing
The trail begins beyond the Nakiska Ski area down the Ribbon Creek Road. This is a fairly long hike with a total 16.4km return. However, the grade is very gentle with moderate elevation gain. Pack some food and some layers. Sometimes even a hat and extra socks and mitts are a good idea! The majestic Ribbon Falls at the end of your journey is well worth the trek.
• Food Pairing: After a long day hiking, you’ll want to enjoy a satisfying meal, so head to Canmore and visit Gaucho Brazilian BBQ. Enjoy a variety of perfectly roasted meats (including incredible Angus Beef Ribs) when enjoying Rodizio, a Brazilian tradition.
Ribbon Falls Trailhead
Ribbon Creek RoadThe trail begins beyond the Nakiska Ski area down the Ribbon Creek Road. This is a fairly long hike with a total 16.4km return. However, the grade is very gentle with moderate elevation gain. Pack some food and some layers. Sometimes even a hat and extra socks and mitts are a good idea! The majestic Ribbon Falls at the end of your journey is well worth the trek.
• Food Pairing: After a long day hiking, you’ll want to enjoy a satisfying meal, so head to Canmore and visit Gaucho Brazilian BBQ. Enjoy a variety of perfectly roasted meats (including incredible Angus Beef Ribs) when enjoying Rodizio, a Brazilian tradition.
Heart Creek hike and Food Pairing
This short hike crosses over a series of bridges through a canyon to a small waterfall at the end. It is a great walk for families of all ages, covering a 3km roundtrip. The trailhead is just east of Canmore near Lac Des Arc; you'll often see cars parked along the highway on the eastbound side of hwy 1 /TransCanada Hwy. More ambitious hikers and scramblers can summit Heart Mountain and enjoy spectacular views of the valley.
• Food Pairing: Heart Creek may be the Bow Valley’s most romantic hike, so why not pair it with Sage Bistro. It’s my favourite restaurant in town. Excellent fare with a flare! They also have an incredible wine selection to wind down after a beautiful day in the mountains.
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Heart Creek Trail Head
New exit from Highway 1 to New RoundaboutThis short hike crosses over a series of bridges through a canyon to a small waterfall at the end. It is a great walk for families of all ages, covering a 3km roundtrip. The trailhead is just east of Canmore near Lac Des Arc; you'll often see cars parked along the highway on the eastbound side of hwy 1 /TransCanada Hwy. More ambitious hikers and scramblers can summit Heart Mountain and enjoy spectacular views of the valley.
• Food Pairing: Heart Creek may be the Bow Valley’s most romantic hike, so why not pair it with Sage Bistro. It’s my favourite restaurant in town. Excellent fare with a flare! They also have an incredible wine selection to wind down after a beautiful day in the mountains.