Kananaskis Country is a network of protected provincial parks, wildland areas, ecological reserves, and recreational zones covering 4,000 square kilometres (1,544 square miles) within the Canadian Rocky Mountains.
Kananaskis is a playground of unfiltered wilderness. The terrain shifts quickly—foothills give way to jagged ridges, forests of aspen and spruce lead to alpine lakes, and creeks run fast through deep valleys. People come here to move—on foot, on bikes, on skis, in canoes, or sometimes just to sit quietly by the water. It’s just an hour west of Calgary, right next to Banff National Park, but it feels a world apart.
Whether you’re out for the day or deep into the wild, Kananaskis gives you room to move at your own pace. Bring your curiosity, and let the landscape do the rest.
The impressive peaks of Kananaskis were formed some 200 million years ago by the pressure of shifting tectonic plates, and there is evidence that humans have inhabited this area dating back to 4,500 BC. The rock is mainly limestone and 12,000 years ago during the last ice age, glaciers carved the limestone into the spectacular mountains we see today. Marine fossils are still abundant in the Canmore Kananaskis area including ancient coral reefs, oyster beds, and shark teeth.
A charming laidback mountain town nestled in Kananaskis Country, Canmore offers endless amounts of outdoor activities, world-class mountain sports, and standout wellness facilities combined with impressive food and dining experiences, one-of-a-kind locally-owned boutiques, and a vibrant arts and cultural scene – all within the backdrop the show-stopping mountain peaks.
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