Kananaskis is a provincial park west of Calgary before you reach Canmore or Banff. This is a wonderful area that is less congested than the national park and allows for wonderful opportunities for wildlife sightings. Over the last forty years I have always enjoyed time in this area. I have stayed at the Youth Hostel, in the hotels, camped in a tent and watched a meteorite shower that happens in early August.
The hiking trails are numerous in the different areas and provide opportunities to see beautiful vistas and hidden lakes. There are several trails for disabled individuals as well and accommodation designed for wheel chair accessibility.
I have had the opportunity to fish in the park before it was well established and caught rainbow trout. This is a great place to watch a variety of birds in their natural habitat.
If you like to ski the cross country skiing is awesome with numerous tracked trails. Downhill skiing at the Nikiski Ski Hill is also a great experience for all abilities. The drive from Calgary allows Kananaskis to be an easy day trip.
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The golf course was another wonderful opportunity to enjoy the scenery and put your skills to the test. Unfortunately with the devastating flooding in 2013 the two course were closed. Currently I do not know if they will ever be repaired. You can see the mud still on the golf course from the club house. The beautiful white sand is not very white any more.
Even with the devastation from the flood in 2013 there are still wounderful opportunities to enjoy this area with the family.
If you are looking for a new place to visit in Alberta consider Kananaskis and Peter Lougheed Provincial Parks. I know that I will return to the area often.
