Laurie And Karen’s guidebook
Interpretive Tours
A great place to visit if you would like to learn about wolves and their place in the natural environment. A 10 minute drive from our cabin.
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Northern Lights Wildlife Wolf Centre
1745 Short RdA great place to visit if you would like to learn about wolves and their place in the natural environment. A 10 minute drive from our cabin.
Sightseeing
The Golden Skybridge is 20mn from our cabin. It is a great place to visit as a family outing with some really nice views. If you like strong emotions, you can try the zipline over the canyon. Guaranteed to get your heart pumping!
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Golden Skybridge
503 Golden Donald Upper RdThe Golden Skybridge is 20mn from our cabin. It is a great place to visit as a family outing with some really nice views. If you like strong emotions, you can try the zipline over the canyon. Guaranteed to get your heart pumping!
About 1hr drive from our cabin, Emerald Lake is located in Yoho National Park near the town of Field. Known for its signature green colour and reflections of the surrounding mountain peaks, Emerald Lake is also one of the finest natural scenes in all of the Canadian Rockies.
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Emerald Lake
About 1hr drive from our cabin, Emerald Lake is located in Yoho National Park near the town of Field. Known for its signature green colour and reflections of the surrounding mountain peaks, Emerald Lake is also one of the finest natural scenes in all of the Canadian Rockies.
Lake Louise is a 75 minute drive from our cabin.
Considered one of the best destinations in the Canadian Rockies, Lake Louise is a beautiful glacial lake located north of Banff National Park in Alberta. From breath-taking mountain landscapes and turquoise waters in summer to an ice and snow wonderland in the colder months, Lake Louise absolutely is one of the best natural attractions in the world and a sight to behold.
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Lake Louise
Lake Louise Lakeshore TrailLake Louise is a 75 minute drive from our cabin.
Considered one of the best destinations in the Canadian Rockies, Lake Louise is a beautiful glacial lake located north of Banff National Park in Alberta. From breath-taking mountain landscapes and turquoise waters in summer to an ice and snow wonderland in the colder months, Lake Louise absolutely is one of the best natural attractions in the world and a sight to behold.
Takakkaw Falls are a 75mn drive from our place in Yoho National Park. At 373m, it is the second highest waterfall in Canada. The main drop of the waterfall has a height of 254m. "Takakkaw" translates to "magnificent” in Cree. A must see spectacular waterfall!
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Takakkaw Falls
Takakkaw Falls are a 75mn drive from our place in Yoho National Park. At 373m, it is the second highest waterfall in Canada. The main drop of the waterfall has a height of 254m. "Takakkaw" translates to "magnificent” in Cree. A must see spectacular waterfall!
Maligne Lake is in Jasper National Park and requires a day trip or overnight stay in the area as it is a 4.5 hour drive from our cabin. We have done this in one day but it is a long drive (albeit a stunning one) on the world famous Icefield Parkway with so many stunning lookouts and vistas.
22km long, the majestic Maligne Lake is the second-largest natural lake in the Canadian Rockies. There are plenty of activities to do in the Maligne Valley including hiking Bald Hills, walking the lake shore and boat tours to Spirit Island to name but a few.
One of the most photogenic place in the Canadian Rockies and a must see!
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Maligne Lake
Maligne Lake is in Jasper National Park and requires a day trip or overnight stay in the area as it is a 4.5 hour drive from our cabin. We have done this in one day but it is a long drive (albeit a stunning one) on the world famous Icefield Parkway with so many stunning lookouts and vistas.
22km long, the majestic Maligne Lake is the second-largest natural lake in the Canadian Rockies. There are plenty of activities to do in the Maligne Valley including hiking Bald Hills, walking the lake shore and boat tours to Spirit Island to name but a few.
One of the most photogenic place in the Canadian Rockies and a must see!
A 1.5 hour drive from our cabin, Bow Lake in Banff National Park is one of the most visited and photographed lakes in the Rockies due to its ideal location on the world famous Icefield Parkway.
Fed by meltwater from the Bow Glacier in the Wapta Icefield, the lake lies at the base of Bow Summit, which is perfectly reflected in its aquamarine waters on a calm day. Great place for a picnic or a short stroll.
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Bow Lake
A 1.5 hour drive from our cabin, Bow Lake in Banff National Park is one of the most visited and photographed lakes in the Rockies due to its ideal location on the world famous Icefield Parkway.
Fed by meltwater from the Bow Glacier in the Wapta Icefield, the lake lies at the base of Bow Summit, which is perfectly reflected in its aquamarine waters on a calm day. Great place for a picnic or a short stroll.
A stunning lake surrounded by the Valley of the Ten Peaks in Banff National Park and one of the most popular sights in the Canadian Rockies during the summer months. The access road to the Lake is usually closed from Mid October to Mid June due to its high elevation.
A 1.5 hour drive from our cabin, this outing can be combined with the Lake Louise visit or the Larch Valley hike. As of 2023, private vehicles are no longer allowed up the road to Moraine Lake and visitors must pre-book transport to and from Lake Moraine.
Take a forested stroll along the shore or climb atop the Rockpile for breathtaking vantage points. Canoeing, hiking, walking, and photography are popular here.
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Lawa ng Moraine
A stunning lake surrounded by the Valley of the Ten Peaks in Banff National Park and one of the most popular sights in the Canadian Rockies during the summer months. The access road to the Lake is usually closed from Mid October to Mid June due to its high elevation.
A 1.5 hour drive from our cabin, this outing can be combined with the Lake Louise visit or the Larch Valley hike. As of 2023, private vehicles are no longer allowed up the road to Moraine Lake and visitors must pre-book transport to and from Lake Moraine.
Take a forested stroll along the shore or climb atop the Rockpile for breathtaking vantage points. Canoeing, hiking, walking, and photography are popular here.
Located just outside the town of Banff in Banff National Park, the three lakes are formed in the Bow River valley at the foot of Mount Norquay.
The area offers wildlife viewing opportunities and breathtaking scenery.
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Vermilion Lakes
Located just outside the town of Banff in Banff National Park, the three lakes are formed in the Bow River valley at the foot of Mount Norquay.
The area offers wildlife viewing opportunities and breathtaking scenery.
One of the world's most stunning road, the Icefields Parkway (Hwy 93) jaw-dropping scenery is punctuated by more than 100 ancient glaciers, waterfalls cascading from dramatic rock spires and turquoise lakes set in sweeping valleys.
A must-do day drive on a sunny day, it will leave you absolutely speechless as every curve and turn on this magnificent road is a feast for the eyes. The Rockies best scenic drive period!
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Icefields Parkway
Icefields ParkwayOne of the world's most stunning road, the Icefields Parkway (Hwy 93) jaw-dropping scenery is punctuated by more than 100 ancient glaciers, waterfalls cascading from dramatic rock spires and turquoise lakes set in sweeping valleys.
A must-do day drive on a sunny day, it will leave you absolutely speechless as every curve and turn on this magnificent road is a feast for the eyes. The Rockies best scenic drive period!
Part of the Saskatchewan River Crossing area, the Howse Pass viewpoint shows you where the three rivers of the Saskatchewan, Mistaya and Howse meet to form the North Saskatchewan River. A nice stop over on the Icefield Parkway as the Crossing is the only place to refuel your vehicle between Jasper and Lake Louise village.
It is also a place of historical significance as it was named "The Crossing", when travellers and fur traders used this spot to cross the North Saskatchewan River on their way to British Columbia in the 19th century.
Saskatchewan River Crossing
Part of the Saskatchewan River Crossing area, the Howse Pass viewpoint shows you where the three rivers of the Saskatchewan, Mistaya and Howse meet to form the North Saskatchewan River. A nice stop over on the Icefield Parkway as the Crossing is the only place to refuel your vehicle between Jasper and Lake Louise village.
It is also a place of historical significance as it was named "The Crossing", when travellers and fur traders used this spot to cross the North Saskatchewan River on their way to British Columbia in the 19th century.
Abraham Lake is an artificial lake and Alberta's largest reservoir. It is located in the "Kootenay Plains area of the Canadian Rockies' front range", on the North Saskatchewan River in western Alberta.
A nice stopover on the David Thompson Highway on the way up or back from the city of Edmonton or the town of Rocky Mountain House, Abraham Lake was created in 1972 with the construction of the Bighorn Dam. Although man-made, it still possesses the blue colour of other glacial lakes in the Rocky Mountains.
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Abraham Lake
Abraham Lake is an artificial lake and Alberta's largest reservoir. It is located in the "Kootenay Plains area of the Canadian Rockies' front range", on the North Saskatchewan River in western Alberta.
A nice stopover on the David Thompson Highway on the way up or back from the city of Edmonton or the town of Rocky Mountain House, Abraham Lake was created in 1972 with the construction of the Bighorn Dam. Although man-made, it still possesses the blue colour of other glacial lakes in the Rocky Mountains.
Located 15 minutes from the town of Banff and close to Lake Minnewanka, this day use area is very popular and very scenic with the stunning blue waters of Two Jack Lake surrounded by the Rocky Mountains.
It is approximately 1.5 hours from our cabin, and can be combined with an outing to the Banff area
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Two Jack Lake
Located 15 minutes from the town of Banff and close to Lake Minnewanka, this day use area is very popular and very scenic with the stunning blue waters of Two Jack Lake surrounded by the Rocky Mountains.
It is approximately 1.5 hours from our cabin, and can be combined with an outing to the Banff area
Lake Minnewanka is a beautiful lake that is just a ten-minute drive away from the town of Banff. The lake is 21 km long, and 142m deep and helps power Banff with hydroelectric power.
One of the top things to do in Banff National Park is to stroll along or take a boat ride on Lake Minnewanka.
In the summer, it’s a busy place to hike, picnic, and go canoeing. While in the winter, Lake Minnewanka can make for one of the grandest ice skating rinks in the world.
A 1.5 hour drive from our cabin, it can be combined with any outing around the Banff area
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Lake Minnewanka
Lake Minnewanka is a beautiful lake that is just a ten-minute drive away from the town of Banff. The lake is 21 km long, and 142m deep and helps power Banff with hydroelectric power.
One of the top things to do in Banff National Park is to stroll along or take a boat ride on Lake Minnewanka.
In the summer, it’s a busy place to hike, picnic, and go canoeing. While in the winter, Lake Minnewanka can make for one of the grandest ice skating rinks in the world.
A 1.5 hour drive from our cabin, it can be combined with any outing around the Banff area
A 3.5 hour drive from our cabin, it is one of the must-do side trips along the Icefields Parkway. this outing can be combined with a Jasper trip or the Icefield Parkway sightseeing drive.
The Athabasca Falls are part of the Athabasca River, the longest river in Alberta and a designated Heritage River.
The falls drops about 25 m (80 feet). Though the height is not particularly remarkable, the amount of water that gets funnelled over the falls and into the narrow gorge below is!
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Athabasca Falls
A 3.5 hour drive from our cabin, it is one of the must-do side trips along the Icefields Parkway. this outing can be combined with a Jasper trip or the Icefield Parkway sightseeing drive.
The Athabasca Falls are part of the Athabasca River, the longest river in Alberta and a designated Heritage River.
The falls drops about 25 m (80 feet). Though the height is not particularly remarkable, the amount of water that gets funnelled over the falls and into the narrow gorge below is!
A 3 Hour drive from our cabin, the Sunwapta Falls are a beautiful waterfall that can be accessed via a short hike from the Icefields Parkway. This outing can be combined with a Jasper trip or Icefield Parkway sightseeing drive.
Sunwapta Falls consists of upper and lower waterfalls that are fed by the Athabasca Glacier. The upper falls, which are easily accessed from the viewpoint parking lot, have an impressive drop-off of about 18m (59 ft). A 1.3 km (.8 mi) hike takes you down through a lodgepole pine forest to the lower falls. Here you'll see three waterfalls spread over the Sunwapta River.
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Sunwapta Falls
A 3 Hour drive from our cabin, the Sunwapta Falls are a beautiful waterfall that can be accessed via a short hike from the Icefields Parkway. This outing can be combined with a Jasper trip or Icefield Parkway sightseeing drive.
Sunwapta Falls consists of upper and lower waterfalls that are fed by the Athabasca Glacier. The upper falls, which are easily accessed from the viewpoint parking lot, have an impressive drop-off of about 18m (59 ft). A 1.3 km (.8 mi) hike takes you down through a lodgepole pine forest to the lower falls. Here you'll see three waterfalls spread over the Sunwapta River.
City/town information
The town of Revelstoke in a 1.5 hour drive from our cabin. It is a mountain town world renowned for its ski station and 'Meadows in the Sky' parkway for awesome elevated views of the town and the Monashee and Selkirk Mountain Ranges of south-eastern British Columbia and wildflower meadows in summer.
Mount Revelstoke National Park and Glacier National Park (of Canada) offer opportunities for mountain recreation and are close by.
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Revelstoke
The town of Revelstoke in a 1.5 hour drive from our cabin. It is a mountain town world renowned for its ski station and 'Meadows in the Sky' parkway for awesome elevated views of the town and the Monashee and Selkirk Mountain Ranges of south-eastern British Columbia and wildflower meadows in summer.
Mount Revelstoke National Park and Glacier National Park (of Canada) offer opportunities for mountain recreation and are close by.
Golden is the main town centre from our cabin. It is a 25mn drive to the downtown area from our place and the perfect location near Yoho, Banff, Jasper, Glacier, and Kootenay National Park.
A walk through the town centre is recommended as it has many restaurants, artisan boutiques, shops and stores, markets (on certain days and seasons). A walk on the Kicking Horse pedestrian bridge is recommended as well as a stroll on the paths near the banks of the Kicking Horse river.
It is also near the world renowned Kicking Horse Mountain resort ski station for summer hikes and mountain biking and winter sports. A visit to 'Boo' the Grizzly Bear there in the warmer months is also highly recommended as a family outing.
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Golden
Golden is the main town centre from our cabin. It is a 25mn drive to the downtown area from our place and the perfect location near Yoho, Banff, Jasper, Glacier, and Kootenay National Park.
A walk through the town centre is recommended as it has many restaurants, artisan boutiques, shops and stores, markets (on certain days and seasons). A walk on the Kicking Horse pedestrian bridge is recommended as well as a stroll on the paths near the banks of the Kicking Horse river.
It is also near the world renowned Kicking Horse Mountain resort ski station for summer hikes and mountain biking and winter sports. A visit to 'Boo' the Grizzly Bear there in the warmer months is also highly recommended as a family outing.
About a 75 minute drive from our cabin, the town of Invermere on the Lake is the valley centre conveniently surrounded by Radium Hot Springs, Panorama Mountain Village, and Fairmont Hot Springs and Columbia Lake to the south and a gateway to the entire Kootenay Rockies Tourism Region.
Home to the Columbia Valley Golf Trail, the Valley boasts enough fairways to keep you coming back for more in the warmer months if you are an avid golfer. In winter, the Panorama village and ski resort close by is a great downhill skiing station whilst Invermere on the Lake comes alive in the winter, with the largest skating path in North America.
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Invermere
About a 75 minute drive from our cabin, the town of Invermere on the Lake is the valley centre conveniently surrounded by Radium Hot Springs, Panorama Mountain Village, and Fairmont Hot Springs and Columbia Lake to the south and a gateway to the entire Kootenay Rockies Tourism Region.
Home to the Columbia Valley Golf Trail, the Valley boasts enough fairways to keep you coming back for more in the warmer months if you are an avid golfer. In winter, the Panorama village and ski resort close by is a great downhill skiing station whilst Invermere on the Lake comes alive in the winter, with the largest skating path in North America.
Nestled high in the Canadian Rockies, the town of Banff is located within the Banff National Park and is a picture-perfect mountain village.
A 1.5 hour drive from our cabin, the village of Banff is a must visit destination in the Canadian Rockies.
The lively streets of downtown are lined with top-class restaurants, bars, and shops, as well as a vibrant range of art galleries and museums.
The list of things to do in Banff is amazingly diverse. No matter the season, there is a wide range of activities for people of all ages, abilities and interests.
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Banff
Nestled high in the Canadian Rockies, the town of Banff is located within the Banff National Park and is a picture-perfect mountain village.
A 1.5 hour drive from our cabin, the village of Banff is a must visit destination in the Canadian Rockies.
The lively streets of downtown are lined with top-class restaurants, bars, and shops, as well as a vibrant range of art galleries and museums.
The list of things to do in Banff is amazingly diverse. No matter the season, there is a wide range of activities for people of all ages, abilities and interests.
Jasper is a small mountain town in the Athabasca River valley and the commercial centre of Jasper National Park. It is a 4.5 hour drive from our cabin.
It is home to some incredible features, such as Mount Columbia, Alberta's tallest mountain; Maligne Lake, the second-largest glacial-fed lake in the world; and diverse wildlife including grizzly and black bears, mountain goats, wolverines, elk and bighorn sheep.
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Jasper
Jasper is a small mountain town in the Athabasca River valley and the commercial centre of Jasper National Park. It is a 4.5 hour drive from our cabin.
It is home to some incredible features, such as Mount Columbia, Alberta's tallest mountain; Maligne Lake, the second-largest glacial-fed lake in the world; and diverse wildlife including grizzly and black bears, mountain goats, wolverines, elk and bighorn sheep.
Neighbourhoods
A 20 minute walk from our cabin. At the Goat Mountain View rd turn off, go right and follow the Blaeberry road until you reach the bridge and river area. There is also a popular free campground there.
Blaeberry Road
Blaeberry RoadA 20 minute walk from our cabin. At the Goat Mountain View rd turn off, go right and follow the Blaeberry road until you reach the bridge and river area. There is also a popular free campground there.
Easy Hikes and Walks
Wapta Falls is a short 4.4km hike to one of the nicest waterfalls in the region. It is often referred to as the Niagara falls of the Rockies. Located about 45mn from our cabin in Yoho National Park.
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Wapta Falls
Wapta Falls is a short 4.4km hike to one of the nicest waterfalls in the region. It is often referred to as the Niagara falls of the Rockies. Located about 45mn from our cabin in Yoho National Park.
Sunshine Village is a ski station 15mn from the town of Banff and approximately a 75 minute drive from our cabin. The ski season last over 7 months there due to its 7200 ft/ 2195m of elevation and receives an average of 30ft/9m of snow per year. In the warmer months, there are many hiking trails including the Sunshine Meadows hike with its wonderful wildflower meadows bloom in July (a sight to behold) and in September with the golden hue of the larches trees peppered all over the mountain ranges and meadows. Highly recommended!
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Sunshine Village
Sunshine Village is a ski station 15mn from the town of Banff and approximately a 75 minute drive from our cabin. The ski season last over 7 months there due to its 7200 ft/ 2195m of elevation and receives an average of 30ft/9m of snow per year. In the warmer months, there are many hiking trails including the Sunshine Meadows hike with its wonderful wildflower meadows bloom in July (a sight to behold) and in September with the golden hue of the larches trees peppered all over the mountain ranges and meadows. Highly recommended!
Peyto Lake is one of the most iconic lakes in the Canadian Rockies.
A 95 minute drive from our cabin, this vibrant blue glacier-fed lake is a must see in Banff National Park and a popular stop for visitors travelling along the Icefields Parkway.
A short walk from the parking lot takes you to a elevated viewpoint of a dazzling turquoise lake with its contour the shape of a wolf/dog.
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Peyto Lake
Peyto Lake is one of the most iconic lakes in the Canadian Rockies.
A 95 minute drive from our cabin, this vibrant blue glacier-fed lake is a must see in Banff National Park and a popular stop for visitors travelling along the Icefields Parkway.
A short walk from the parking lot takes you to a elevated viewpoint of a dazzling turquoise lake with its contour the shape of a wolf/dog.
Marble Canyon in Kootenay National Park is approximately 95 minutes from our cabin. It is a beautiful natural space and geological formation, with great viewpoints to take photos of some of the best views in the Canadian Rocky Mountains.
Marble Canyon (British Columbia)
Marble Canyon in Kootenay National Park is approximately 95 minutes from our cabin. It is a beautiful natural space and geological formation, with great viewpoints to take photos of some of the best views in the Canadian Rocky Mountains.
Cascade Ponds in Banff National Park are very close to Banff and a wonderful place to stop for a quick picnic or a stroll around the lake with some very scenic views of the surrounding mountains, wildlife spotting and plenty of photo opportunities.
A 1.5 hour drive from our cabin, this beautiful area can be combined when visiting the town of Banff and surroundings.
Cascade Ponds Banff Bound
Cascade Ponds in Banff National Park are very close to Banff and a wonderful place to stop for a quick picnic or a stroll around the lake with some very scenic views of the surrounding mountains, wildlife spotting and plenty of photo opportunities.
A 1.5 hour drive from our cabin, this beautiful area can be combined when visiting the town of Banff and surroundings.
Part of the colossal Columbia Icefield that bestrides the continental divide in Banff and Jasper national parks, the Athabasca Glacier is the most visited in North America. It is easily visible from the Icefields Parkway, about 100 km (62 mi) south of the town of Jasper and about a 3-hour drive from our cabin.
The Toe of the Glacier short hike is an easy walk that offers an opportunity to hike right up to the toe of a glacier and see crevasses from a distance, glacial pools, streams and moraines.
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Athabasca Glacier
Part of the colossal Columbia Icefield that bestrides the continental divide in Banff and Jasper national parks, the Athabasca Glacier is the most visited in North America. It is easily visible from the Icefields Parkway, about 100 km (62 mi) south of the town of Jasper and about a 3-hour drive from our cabin.
The Toe of the Glacier short hike is an easy walk that offers an opportunity to hike right up to the toe of a glacier and see crevasses from a distance, glacial pools, streams and moraines.
A 2-hour drive from our cabin, Mistaya Canyon is a very short and not often visited loop at the edge of Banff National Park. It is easily missed or completely ignored by those seeking grand viewpoints along the Icefields Parkway.
We have visited the Rockies over for the past few years and passed the Mistaya Canyon stopover many times, so we decided to finally walk the trail to Mistaya Canyon in late May 2022, and we were not disappointed.
Mistaya Canyon is a cool slot canyon that features a waterfall and views of Mount Sarbach. This hike can be combined when driving the Icefield Parkway
Mistaya Canyon Trail Head
A 2-hour drive from our cabin, Mistaya Canyon is a very short and not often visited loop at the edge of Banff National Park. It is easily missed or completely ignored by those seeking grand viewpoints along the Icefields Parkway.
We have visited the Rockies over for the past few years and passed the Mistaya Canyon stopover many times, so we decided to finally walk the trail to Mistaya Canyon in late May 2022, and we were not disappointed.
Mistaya Canyon is a cool slot canyon that features a waterfall and views of Mount Sarbach. This hike can be combined when driving the Icefield Parkway
An outing best done if overnighting or staying in Jasper on the way to our region for example as it is a 4.5 hour drive from our cabin. It is highly recommended you try to do this on a clear day to get the best experience and of course the best views.
The Jasper SkyTram whisks you up Whistlers Mountain to an elevation of 2,263 m, providing stunning vistas of mountain ranges. From the observation deck, you can hike the trail up to the summit if you have the time or feel adventurous. Ensure you bring layers of clothing with you, as even on a sunny summer's day, it gets quite chilly and windy there. The vistas of the whole of the Canadian Rockies (almost it seems) are incredible as you can see Mount Robson in British Columbia on a clear day!!
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Jasper SkyTram
Whistlers RoadAn outing best done if overnighting or staying in Jasper on the way to our region for example as it is a 4.5 hour drive from our cabin. It is highly recommended you try to do this on a clear day to get the best experience and of course the best views.
The Jasper SkyTram whisks you up Whistlers Mountain to an elevation of 2,263 m, providing stunning vistas of mountain ranges. From the observation deck, you can hike the trail up to the summit if you have the time or feel adventurous. Ensure you bring layers of clothing with you, as even on a sunny summer's day, it gets quite chilly and windy there. The vistas of the whole of the Canadian Rockies (almost it seems) are incredible as you can see Mount Robson in British Columbia on a clear day!!
Moderate to Difficult Hikes
One of the most stunning hikes anyone can do in the Rockies. About a 1 hour drive from our cabin, Lake O'Hara is a jaw dropping place with sparkling blue lakes and breathtaking vistas. Allow a full day to complete the Alpine Circuit hike as it is a 11.1km loop with very steep terrain in parts and loose scree in some areas . Unless you want to add the extra 11km fire road walk up to the lake and camp there, a bus shuttle reservation is required through Park Canada's website. It took us 4 years of trying to finally get a seat on these extremely difficult tickets to obtain. ** UPDATE**: As of 2023, tickets for the shuttle are only obtainable via a lottery system via Park Canada's website. You can hike up the extra 11km fireroad to the lake or get a camp permit if you choose to overnight there.
This is by far our favourite hike in the Canadian Rockies, and there are many!!
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Lake O' Hara
One of the most stunning hikes anyone can do in the Rockies. About a 1 hour drive from our cabin, Lake O'Hara is a jaw dropping place with sparkling blue lakes and breathtaking vistas. Allow a full day to complete the Alpine Circuit hike as it is a 11.1km loop with very steep terrain in parts and loose scree in some areas . Unless you want to add the extra 11km fire road walk up to the lake and camp there, a bus shuttle reservation is required through Park Canada's website. It took us 4 years of trying to finally get a seat on these extremely difficult tickets to obtain. ** UPDATE**: As of 2023, tickets for the shuttle are only obtainable via a lottery system via Park Canada's website. You can hike up the extra 11km fireroad to the lake or get a camp permit if you choose to overnight there.
This is by far our favourite hike in the Canadian Rockies, and there are many!!
Helen Lake is a great hike accessible off the Icefield Parkway drive in Banff National Park, 38km north of Lake Louise and approximately 1.5 hours from our cabin. It a moderate 12km out and back beautiful hike with some wonderful wildflower meadows in summer and great vistas along the way. Cheeky hoary marmots will beg for food near Helen lake, but please refrain from doing so. Once you arrive at Helen Lake take the extra effort to continue up the headwall which is another 280m of elevation or so if you have the time for some stunning views of the Bow valley and surrounding peaks.
Lake Helen
Helen Lake is a great hike accessible off the Icefield Parkway drive in Banff National Park, 38km north of Lake Louise and approximately 1.5 hours from our cabin. It a moderate 12km out and back beautiful hike with some wonderful wildflower meadows in summer and great vistas along the way. Cheeky hoary marmots will beg for food near Helen lake, but please refrain from doing so. Once you arrive at Helen Lake take the extra effort to continue up the headwall which is another 280m of elevation or so if you have the time for some stunning views of the Bow valley and surrounding peaks.
A 1.5 hour drive from our place, the Larch Valley/Sentinel Pass hike is accessed via the Moraine Lake parking lot and is an extremely popular in early autumn due to the Larch trees turning a golden yellow colour in late September to early October.
Hike into a unique larch forest high above Moraine Lake for breathtaking views of the Ten Peaks. It is however recommended to do it in a group of 4 people minimum during that period (autumn) due to the heightened grizzly bear activity.
It is a 8.9km out and back hike to Lake Minnestimma and a further 2km to the Sentinel Pass Headwall.
Sentinel Pass
A 1.5 hour drive from our place, the Larch Valley/Sentinel Pass hike is accessed via the Moraine Lake parking lot and is an extremely popular in early autumn due to the Larch trees turning a golden yellow colour in late September to early October.
Hike into a unique larch forest high above Moraine Lake for breathtaking views of the Ten Peaks. It is however recommended to do it in a group of 4 people minimum during that period (autumn) due to the heightened grizzly bear activity.
It is a 8.9km out and back hike to Lake Minnestimma and a further 2km to the Sentinel Pass Headwall.
The Burgess Shale is a guided hike only organised through the Burgess Shale Geoscience Foundation as the area is restricted and monitored being a UNESCO world heritage site for one of the best hard & soft body parts fossil preservation of Cambrian marine animals from over 500 million years ago.
An hour drive from our place to the meeting point for the hike to the Walcott Quarry (The Burgess Shale), it is a 21km out and back strenuous day hike with 1166m/3825ft elevation gain, so not for the faint hearted.
Karen and I were the only one on this hike on that day with our Geophysicist guide as the other party never showed up. A fantastic hike if you are interested in fossils and has some incredible vistas on the way up.
Burgess Shale
Trans-Canada HighwayThe Burgess Shale is a guided hike only organised through the Burgess Shale Geoscience Foundation as the area is restricted and monitored being a UNESCO world heritage site for one of the best hard & soft body parts fossil preservation of Cambrian marine animals from over 500 million years ago.
An hour drive from our place to the meeting point for the hike to the Walcott Quarry (The Burgess Shale), it is a 21km out and back strenuous day hike with 1166m/3825ft elevation gain, so not for the faint hearted.
Karen and I were the only one on this hike on that day with our Geophysicist guide as the other party never showed up. A fantastic hike if you are interested in fossils and has some incredible vistas on the way up.
A one hour drive to Lake Louise from our cabin where this hike starts. You will discover a high mountain treasure chest with a collection of impressive peaks and glaciers. It is a difficult 20km day hike with some steep sections, scramble bits and lots of switchbacks if you decide (as we did) to do the highline trail section to the Beehive and back down via Lake Agnes.
From the Lake Louise shoreline path continue on the signed trail to the Tea House. From there you can push on a few hundred metres on loose scree slopes to the observation point of the Victoria Glacier.
On your way back, take the signed highline trail steep section to the Beehive for some awesome views above Lake Louise.
From there, follow the path to Lake Agnes and its Tea house and back down to Lake Louise.
Plain of Six Glaciers
Plain of Six GlaciersA one hour drive to Lake Louise from our cabin where this hike starts. You will discover a high mountain treasure chest with a collection of impressive peaks and glaciers. It is a difficult 20km day hike with some steep sections, scramble bits and lots of switchbacks if you decide (as we did) to do the highline trail section to the Beehive and back down via Lake Agnes.
From the Lake Louise shoreline path continue on the signed trail to the Tea House. From there you can push on a few hundred metres on loose scree slopes to the observation point of the Victoria Glacier.
On your way back, take the signed highline trail steep section to the Beehive for some awesome views above Lake Louise.
From there, follow the path to Lake Agnes and its Tea house and back down to Lake Louise.