Top Things to do in Kananaskis Country
Top Hotels in Kananaskis Country
- 1. Blackstone Mountain Lodge by CLIQUE
- 2. The Malcolm Hotel
- 3. Falcon Crest Lodge by CLIQUE
- 4. Coast Canmore Hotel & Conference Centre
- 5. Super 8 by Wyndham Canmore
- 6. Pocaterra Inn & Waterslide
- 7. Lady Macdonald Country Inn
- 8. Canmore Downtown Hostel
- 9. Copperstone Resort
- 10. A Bear and Bison Canadian Country Inn
Top 10 Budget-friendly Things to do in Kananaskis Country, Canadian Rockies
Discover the best top things to do in Kananaskis Country, Alberta including Ridgeline Guiding Services, Ptarmigan Cirque Trail, Avens Gallery, Kananaskis Outfitters, Canmore River Adventures, Rocky Mountain Soap Company Workshop Tours, Carter-Ryan Gallery And Live Theatre, Canmore Nordic Centre Provincial Park, Bow Valley Provincial Park, Kananaskis Valley.
Restaurants in Kananaskis Country
1. Ridgeline Guiding Services
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 101 reviews
Ridgeline Guiding Services is a mountain adventure guiding company, based in the heart of the Canadian Rockies, near Banff, Alberta. We offer various guided and instructional outdoor activities such as: Rock Climbing, Ice Climbing, Alpine Climbing, Mountaineering, Hiking, Scrambling & Via Ferrata Tours. Book your next adventure today and start making memories tomorrow that last a lifetime!
2. Ptarmigan Cirque Trail
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 35 reviews
Reviewed By silverbrook - London, Canada
The Ptarmigan Cirque Trail is the second, more challenging trail that originates in the same area the Highwood Meadows area. It is about a 6K hike with some elevation that takes you across Highway 40 into the Alpine Meadows area, giving you some spectacular views of Mt.Arethusa and Mt.Rae. For this trail you will need some good footwear, since most of it is on trails, as well as water and sunscreen. You should also be on the lookout for wildlife, large and small during your trek. There is ample parking at the start of the trail as well as some information signs at the start where the two trails start. Older kids and adults should really enjoy this hike, but younger ones may find it a bit too long since it is a couple hour loop. You can make more a day of it by doing both trails.
3. Avens Gallery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 41 reviews
Our Destination Town: Avens is conveniently located on Main Street, in the Heart of Canmore. Avens Gallery, an international art shopping destination, represents +40 established local and Western Canadian artists. Our inventory includes bronze and stone sculpture, original paintings, photography and mixed media pieces. This year marks our 32nd year in Canmore. View our all available artworks online at theavensgallery.com
Reviewed By BenLar137 - Calgary, Canada
It's always nice paying this gallery a visit. Staff are friendly and knowledgeable and they have such a gorgeous selection of local and international art. I was just browsing, but that's okay.
4. Kananaskis Outfitters
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 326 reviews
Kananaskis Outfitters is the leading tour operator and sports equipment rental facility in beautiful Kananaskis. We offer a wide variety of guided tours for individuals, families, and groups; including big canoe tours, beginner-friendly hiking tours, SUP lessons, stargazing and snowshoeing tours, fat biking tours, nordic ski lessons, and so much more. We also operate a year round rental shop. Rental items include: mountain bikes, electric bikes, canoes, kayaks, stand up paddleboards, fat bikes, snowshoes, cross country skis and ice skates.
5. Canmore River Adventures
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 312 reviews
Canmore River Adventures provides exceptional float tours along the beautiful Bow River in Canmore. Let our guides expertly guide you down the stunning glacial waters of the Bow River and gaze in wonder at the majestic Canadian Rocky Mountains as you learn about the history, mountains and wildlife of the area. The perfect mountain adventure for all ages (3yrs+).
6. Rocky Mountain Soap Company Workshop Tours
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 143 reviews
Based in Canmore, Alberta, Rocky Mountain Soap Company makes products for beautiful and healthy skin and hair. From humble soap making beginnings, we make a variety of products from bar soap to skin care. All our products are made with only simple, natural ingredients. So, if you are in the Canadian Rockies, come join us for a tour of our Canmore Workshop. You'll get to see how we make our 100% natural products from start to finish. You'll also get to tour the different departments to learn about all the aspects of the business. You will also receive a $20 gift card to purchase your favourite products in-store or online. Our tours are available on select Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays throughout the year. We look forward to seeing you there and welcoming you into our workshop!
7. Carter-Ryan Gallery And Live Theatre
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 39 reviews
The Carter-Ryan Gallery is home to the work of Indigenous Visual Artist, Jason Carter. His bright paintings and bold soapstone sculpture have been featured at Canmore's Main Street location since 2012. Last year, a second location opened in Banff. Visit either location to experience one of Alberta's most acclaimed visual artists. Gallery by day and at night, the Carter-Ryan Gallery in Canmore comes alive with live musical theatre all summer long. Comedy, musical theatre and history coming to life...it's all here surrounded by original art. A truly memorable destination.
Reviewed By RosalindS689 - Calgary, Canada
I recently saw Canada the Musical with some friends. The gallery hosts an intimate theatre surrounded by the colourful and beautiful artwork of Jason Carter. Canada The Musical is super fun, engaging, and brings back many great memories. I would highly recommend going, and I look forward to attending more performances.
8. Canmore Nordic Centre Provincial Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 386 reviews
Created for the 1988 Winter Olympics, this ski area offers many expert trails.
Reviewed By robmU9339CP - Vancouver, Canada
Great wide, well groomed trails with and excellent lodge and a friend ski rental shop. One of the best for trails
9. Bow Valley Provincial Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 41 reviews
Reviewed By BenLar137 - Calgary, Canada
This is both a popular campground and a nature preserve. The campground is not plush, it has all that you need, and the location is great. We visit here more for the nature walks. We recently visited the Many Springs Trail, and had great views of the mountains along with so many kinds wildflowers we lost track.
10. Kananaskis Valley
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 81 reviews
Reviewed By BenLar137 - Calgary, Canada
Most people access this gorgeous valley from the Trans Canada Highway via Highway 40, just east of Bow Valley Provincial Park. At that turn-off is a casino resort and gas station there with a Tim Horton's. Most of the attractions in the valley only have pit toilets, so for the squeamish, a stop here might be critical. Highway 40 follows the Kananaskis River (a popular white water rafting and kayaking river) to Barrier Lake, where there's a terrific Info Centre. If you've not been up this way, do stop here and let the experts guide you further, based on what you're keen on experiencing. There are tons of activities, campgrounds, hiking trails, view points, golfing, picnic areas, and it bit of shopping and posh accommodation in Kananaskis Village. If Banff seems a bit pricey to you, this is your valley, as it's hard to spend money here (except at the Village and golf course). There is a nice gas station with flush toilets / ice cream store / grocery store down the valley at Fortress Junction, nothing pricey here. The Peter Lougheed Info Centre is worth a stop in itself, with a nice museum, and a place for indoor picnicking if the weather isn't great. They also have experts there to advise on what to do in the park.
