Guide Book
Neighborhoods
Points of interest in the area
Attractions in River’s Bend
Bow River: you can access the Bow River just behind the house. It is about 300 metres away. If you continue West (upstream) on the trail there is access to a beach.
Park: kids will enjoy the park located at the entrance to the community.
Pigeon Creek: Enjoy a stroll along Pigeon Creek (the creek you passed by entering the community).
Mad Dog Cafe is located West of the Husky. This restaurant has amazing Indian food. It is only open Friday, Saturday and Sunday (10am-6pm). They also operate a dog-sledding business if this is an activity that interests you!
Hiking and Biking nearby!
Popular bikes trails include Quebexican, Highline Trail, Razor’s Edge, Quaite Valley which connects to Jewell Pass.
Hikes that are close by include Heart Creek, Pigeon Mountain (or hike-a-bike), Prairie View, Wind Ridge Trail and Three Sisters Pass.
If you are looking for a fun trail for the kids or easier hiking Heart Creek Trail (4.7km) is a great trail with many bridges and a waterfall. Dogs are able to use this trail (on leash).
Other easier trails in the area include Quarry Lake Loop and Grassi Lakes. Policeman’s Creek Boardwalk in downtown Canmore is a 3.9 km trail. This is a great trail to observe birds.
There are 3 bike skills parks in Canmore
Millenium Park (downtown Canmore)
Benchlands Trail Skills Park
Canmore Nordic Centre (also offers a variety of trails for all abilities)
You can rent bikes at the Canmore Nordic Centre or Rebound Cycle
Dead Man's Flats
Attractions in River’s Bend
Bow River: you can access the Bow River just behind the house. It is about 300 metres away. If you continue West (upstream) on the trail there is access to a beach.
Park: kids will enjoy the park located at the entrance to the community.
Pigeon Creek: Enjoy a stroll along Pigeon Creek (the creek you passed by entering the community).
Mad Dog Cafe is located West of the Husky. This restaurant has amazing Indian food. It is only open Friday, Saturday and Sunday (10am-6pm). They also operate a dog-sledding business if this is an activity that interests you!
Hiking and Biking nearby!
Popular bikes trails include Quebexican, Highline Trail, Razor’s Edge, Quaite Valley which connects to Jewell Pass.
Hikes that are close by include Heart Creek, Pigeon Mountain (or hike-a-bike), Prairie View, Wind Ridge Trail and Three Sisters Pass.
If you are looking for a fun trail for the kids or easier hiking Heart Creek Trail (4.7km) is a great trail with many bridges and a waterfall. Dogs are able to use this trail (on leash).
Other easier trails in the area include Quarry Lake Loop and Grassi Lakes. Policeman’s Creek Boardwalk in downtown Canmore is a 3.9 km trail. This is a great trail to observe birds.
There are 3 bike skills parks in Canmore
Millenium Park (downtown Canmore)
Benchlands Trail Skills Park
Canmore Nordic Centre (also offers a variety of trails for all abilities)
You can rent bikes at the Canmore Nordic Centre or Rebound Cycle
Classic Hikes and Attractions
Please keep dogs on leash and carry bear spray.
Sulphur Mountain - access with gondola or hike 10.1 km out and back, rated as moderate.
Tunnel Mountain - 4.5 km out and back trail located near Banff. It is rated as moderate.
Lady Macdonald is 8.7 km out and back trail, rated as difficult.
Rundle Mountain is 13.4 km out and back trail, moderately difficult.
Banff Mineral Hot Springs - commercial hot springs. Soak in the pool and enjoy the view of Mt Rundle.
Lake Minnewanka has great hiking and offers a boat ride (informative tour).
Legacy Trail: this is a paved path that links Canmore and Banff. You can bike to Banff (22 km) and return using public transport or bike both ways.
High Rockies Trail connects the Banff Park Boundary to the Alberta/ BC border. This trail is machine built and great for hiking or biking.
Another great option is to catch the gondola at Sunshine Ski Resort and do some hiking from there. The wildflowers are beautiful!
There is a great app called All Trails for more information and we have books you can use to research trails.
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Canmore
Classic Hikes and Attractions
Please keep dogs on leash and carry bear spray.
Sulphur Mountain - access with gondola or hike 10.1 km out and back, rated as moderate.
Tunnel Mountain - 4.5 km out and back trail located near Banff. It is rated as moderate.
Lady Macdonald is 8.7 km out and back trail, rated as difficult.
Rundle Mountain is 13.4 km out and back trail, moderately difficult.
Banff Mineral Hot Springs - commercial hot springs. Soak in the pool and enjoy the view of Mt Rundle.
Lake Minnewanka has great hiking and offers a boat ride (informative tour).
Legacy Trail: this is a paved path that links Canmore and Banff. You can bike to Banff (22 km) and return using public transport or bike both ways.
High Rockies Trail connects the Banff Park Boundary to the Alberta/ BC border. This trail is machine built and great for hiking or biking.
Another great option is to catch the gondola at Sunshine Ski Resort and do some hiking from there. The wildflowers are beautiful!
There is a great app called All Trails for more information and we have books you can use to research trails.
Whitewater Rafting
Canadian Rockies Rafting rafts the Bow River (float), Kananaskis River (class II-III) and Horseshoe Canyon (class II-IV)
Canmore River Adventures: Float the Bow or go Caving at Grotto Mountain, Horseback Riding, Kennel tours (meet the sledding dogs)
Chinook Rafting: Raft the Kananaskis + high alpine climb at Norquay (via Ferrata)
Gondola and sightseeing
Take the gondola up to Sunshine Meadows and hike the many trails in the alpine or just enjoy the restaurant. Norquay also offers a summer chairlift service to explore the alpine.
Downtown Canmore
There is a walking/ biking path that parallels the Bow River in town. The scenery is spectacular the whole way and is close to downtown.
Millenium Park: Bike skills park
Centennial Park: Great playground for the kids!
Icecream Bus
Lots of restaurants - it’s a good idea to reserve on the weekend!
Lake Minnewanka
Offers scenic and informative boat tours. You can hike and bike in the area or just enjoy the lake.
Lakes for swimming
Quarry Lake in Canmore is very popular with a good beach.
Johnson’s Lake is a beautiful lake you can swim, boat and hike around. There is even a rope swing!
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Banff
Whitewater Rafting
Canadian Rockies Rafting rafts the Bow River (float), Kananaskis River (class II-III) and Horseshoe Canyon (class II-IV)
Canmore River Adventures: Float the Bow or go Caving at Grotto Mountain, Horseback Riding, Kennel tours (meet the sledding dogs)
Chinook Rafting: Raft the Kananaskis + high alpine climb at Norquay (via Ferrata)
Gondola and sightseeing
Take the gondola up to Sunshine Meadows and hike the many trails in the alpine or just enjoy the restaurant. Norquay also offers a summer chairlift service to explore the alpine.
Downtown Canmore
There is a walking/ biking path that parallels the Bow River in town. The scenery is spectacular the whole way and is close to downtown.
Millenium Park: Bike skills park
Centennial Park: Great playground for the kids!
Icecream Bus
Lots of restaurants - it’s a good idea to reserve on the weekend!
Lake Minnewanka
Offers scenic and informative boat tours. You can hike and bike in the area or just enjoy the lake.
Lakes for swimming
Quarry Lake in Canmore is very popular with a good beach.
Johnson’s Lake is a beautiful lake you can swim, boat and hike around. There is even a rope swing!