For those who enjoy an active vacation, we have lots of suggestions in Alberta. Use our Travel Guide as a source of inspiration for planning your next adventure and browse through descriptions and route details of the most beautiful hikes.
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The 10 most beautiful hikes in Alberta
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· Division No. 15
Lake Minnewanka Shoreline Trail in Banff
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Difficulty
easy
29.9 km
8:00 h
44 m
162 m
A scenic hike of 30 km along the shoreline-trail at Lake Minnewanka. The flat and easily walkable track leads through lush forests, crosses the Cascade River and leads us to the Warden Cabin on the northeastern shore of the 28- km long lake.
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· Division No. 15
Sunshine Meadows Loop in Banff
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Difficulty
moderate
11.1 km
3:00 h
401 m
401 m
Fantastic journey through the Sunshine Meadows with crystal clear mountain lakes , colorful flowers and stunning landscape diversity.
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· Division No. 15
Lake Agnes and Plain of Six Glaciers-Trail
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Difficulty
moderate
17.9 km
4:30 h
965 m
965 m
Great Day Trip in Banff National Park where several of the most beautiful places and scenic spots in the region can be visited.
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· Division No. 15
Cory Pass and Edith Pass in Banff
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Difficulty
difficult
12.7 km
7:00 h
1,069 m
1,069 m
Great day hike over Cory pass on two challenging paths with more than 900 meters in altitude.
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· Division No. 15
Hiking Johnston Canyon in Banff
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Difficulty
moderate
4.6 km
1:30 h
158 m
158 m
Johnston Canyon is a spectacular gorge that winds its way through several waterfalls and a narrow valley. It can be hiked on in its full length on a narrow trail with small bridges.
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· Alberta
Bears Hump in Waterton
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Difficulty
moderate
2.7 km
1:00 h
240 m
240 m
Bears Hump hike is one of the most promising and most popular hikes of all national parks in Alberta. This outdoor adventure takes us on a short but very steep climb to "the bears shoulder", Bears Hump on Mount Crandell. Here we can enjoy an unforgettable panoramic and experience Canada´s vastness with our own eyes .
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· Alberta
Hiking trail Larch Valley - Sentinel Pass
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Difficulty
difficult
10.6 km
5:00 h
748 m
748 m
A challenging hike to the alpine Sentinel pass through breathtaking scenery in the Larch Valley and great views over spectacular Banff National Park.
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· Division No. 15
Timberline Trail at Peyto Lake
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Difficulty
easy
2.6 km
0:45 h
104 m
104 m
Short hike to Bow Summit, the highest point on the Icefields Parkway at 2085 meters of altitude with spectacular views.
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Helen Lake Trail in Lake Louise
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Difficulty
moderate
14.7 km
3:45 h
637 m
637 m
Helen Lake is located near Bow Summit, about 37 km north of Lake Louise on the Icefields Parkway in Banff National Park. The 12 km long walk with 460 meters of altitude up to Helen Lake is relatively strenuous, but one of the most beautiful tours throughout Banff National Park.
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· Division No. 15
Lakeshore Trail at Lake Louise
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Difficulty
easy
6.1 km
1:45 h
119 m
120 m
The Lakeshore Trail is an easy walk of 6 km in length along the picturesque meltwater Lake Louise, nestled within stunning canadian mountain scenery.
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upper miners path/ lower Mcgilvery by Patrick
July 19, 2022
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fun hike lots of places too continue past the turn around point easy too navigate can go in any direction on multiple paths
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shady loop by Patrick
July 19, 2022
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fun loop I'd say it's more on the easy side
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When did you do this route? July 16, 2022
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Banff by Martino
June 11, 2022
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great hike. Starts with a wide easy ascent through the forest, with a well maintained track. Last part is quite though. We did it on June 10th and there was quite a lot of snow up there. It happened a few time to go down knee deep in snow. However, the views from up there are amazing.
Maybe in full summer it gets much easier, but in June it has still required us a decent effort. Not for beginners. A little bit exposed up there.
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When did you do this route? June 10, 2022
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