Kananaskis Country is the Rockies the locals keep for themselves — a vast stretch of provincial parks just south of Canmore, with the same jaw-dropping peaks as Banff and a fraction of the crowds. Think alpine lakes like Upper Kananaskis, the Highwood Pass (the highest paved road in Canada), wildflower meadows in summer and quiet larch hikes in fall. It's rugged, uncommercial and endlessly scenic — ideal for travellers who want to get off the beaten path. While our scheduled shuttles focus on Lake Louise and Moraine Lake, Kananaskis is part of the backcountry we call home; ask our local team about the viewpoints and trailheads worth building into your Bow Valley trip.