Tag Archives: Peter Lougheed Provincial Park

10 Great Hikes on Smith-Dorrien Trail – Hiking Alberta

Posted on April 19, 2013 by hikingwithbarry

Following are ten great hikes accessed from the Smith-Dorrien/Spray Trail (Hwy 742) south from Canmore, west of Calgary, Alberta.  It is always a good idea to stop at a Visitor Centre for current trail conditions and weather forecast.  Conditions at altitude can change quickly (hourly) and dramatically.  Current … Continue reading →

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Elk Pass Snowshoe – Kananaskis Country – Hiking Alberta

Posted on February 7, 2013 by hikingwithbarry

Contrary to the weather forecast, Kananaskis Country is not enjoying the unseasonably warm, sunny day realized in Calgary.  It will be an all season day featuring a gallery of snow sculpture and plenty of fresh air on the snowshoe from the … Continue reading →

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Kananaskis Village Loops Trail Snowshoe – Hiking Alberta

Posted on January 31, 2013 by hikingwithbarry

The turn off Kananaskis Trail (Hwy 40) in Kananaskis Country, just a short distance north from the well-equipped Kananaskis Emergency Services Centre, is the same for Nakiska Ski Resort and Kananaskis Village.  Within a few metres, the views from the bridge over Kananaskis … Continue reading →

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