Visit Kananaskis, Alberta, Canada
Endless Winter
Adventure Awaits
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Merry Kananaskis
Find your Holiday Spirit in Kananaskis
Here, the magic of the season meets the wild beauty of the Rockies. Swap crowded city lights for starlit trails, cozy fires, savoury bites, and snowy adventures that bring you closer to what really matters. From reindeer visits and sleigh rides to guided stargazing tours, Kananaskis offers a holiday experience that’s as authentic as it is unforgettable.
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Kananaskis is Calling
This Winter
Boundary Ranch
Hear the Sleigh Bells Ringing
As the snow covers Kananaskis, enveloping the valley in whisper calm, discover the depths of the forest on an old fashioned, horse-drawn sleigh ride. Cuddle up with a loved one under a blanket as you glide through the forest, the only sounds being the rhythmic ringing of the sleigh bells. No need to be transported back to childhood memories or cinematic Christmas scenes…you’re already there, and nothing else compares.
Photo: Boundary Ranch / Karl Lee
Kananaskis Outfitters
Choose Your Own Adventure
Kananaskis is of course full of endless winter activities, and Kananaskis Outfitters is your source for the proper equipment to make the most of your adventures. From fat-tire bikes to cross-country skis to snowshoes and ice skates, K-Country is your canvas for unforgettable winter thrills and Kananaskis Outfitters is the muse to inspire your masterpiece.
Kananaskis Conservation Pass
The Alberta government instituted the Kananaskis Conservation Pass in 2021 to fund maintenance within the park. It costs $15 per car, per day and is required for all vehicles parked in Kananaskis and Bow Valley Provincial Parks. The pass can be purchased online or in person at various locations in the parks.
Getting here by air
Calgary International Airport has direct flights from nearly anywhere in Canada and many departures in the US and Europe. It is located 116 km away from Kananaskis Village and offers many car rental options.
Getting here by road
Accessing Kananaskis by car is an easy, rewarding journey. Coming from either east (Calgary) or west (Banff, British Columbia) take the Trans-Canada highway, exiting at Highway 40. From that turnoff, it is approximately 26 km to Kananaskis Village.
Dining options
Keeping in the spirit of minimal development and untouched nature, all the dining options in Kananaskis are centred in the Village. From snacks at Market Cafe to lively Woody’s Pub, to casual, family-friendly Forte Restaurant, to the more formal Cedar Room and finally nightcaps at Blacktail Bar, there is something for every taste in Kananaskis.
Kananaskis Conservation Pass
The Alberta government instituted the Kananaskis Conservation Pass in 2021 to fund maintenance within the park. It costs $15 per car, per day and is required for all vehicles parked in Kananaskis and Bow Valley Provincial Parks. The pass can be purchased online or in person at various locations in the parks.
Getting here
by air
Calgary International Airport has direct flights from nearly anywhere in Canada and many departures in the US and Europe. It is located 116 km away from Kananaskis Village, and offers many car rental options.
Getting here
by road
Accessing Kananaskis by car is an easy, rewarding journey. Coming from either east (Calgary) or west (Banff, British Columbia) take the Trans-Canada highway, exiting at Highway 40. From that turnoff it is approximately 26 km to Kananaskis Village.
Dining options
Keeping in the spirit of largely untouched nature, all the dining options in Kananaskis are centered in the Village. From snacks at Market Cafe, to lively Woody’s Pub, to casual, family friendly Forte Restaurant, to the more formal Cedar Room and finally nightcaps at Blacktail Bar, there is something for every taste in Kananaskis.
Where to Stay
Pomeroy Kananaskis Mountain Lodge
Pomeroy Kananaskis Mountain Lodge caters to its guests through its ethos: “where backcountry beauty and modern comfort meet”. Set at the centre of the Village, this family-friendly hotel and its commanding views are connected to the Kananaskis Nordic Spa.
Mount Engadine
Mount Engadine Lodge is a hidden gem, located on the Smith-Dorrien Trail near Spray Lakes Reservoir. Revel in alpine isolation and rustic charm, with your choice of glamping tents, cabins or the main lodge. All meals are included in your rate as well, so guests can focus on their Kananaskis adventures.
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Scenic Driving on Highway 40
Turn off the Trans-Canada to experience Highway 40, sometimes referred to as Kananaskis Trail. More than 100km of the most scenic drive in Alberta, from meadows through alpine valleys, over the highest paved road in Canada and back to Alberta’s prairies.
The Trans-Kananaskis Is the premier driving enthusiast road in Alberta, with jaw-dropping sights around every sweeping curve in the road.
Annually closed between Peter Lougheed Provincial Park and Hwy 541 from December 1 – June 14.
