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Lake Louise in December

Frozen snow covered lake straddled by Mountain and shoreline trail. One walker on trail in distance

Lake Louise in December is a wintery scene. Hiking the Lakeshore Trail is an easy winter hike with fantastic views of Mount Victoria and Fairview Mountain.


Winter visit to Banff National Park

Horse drawn sled at Lake Louise with Fairview Mountain in background

A winter visit to Banff National Park in Alberta, Canada calls for time. Time to stop and take photos. Time to drive across its seemingly endless acres. Time to hike while looking for bighorn sheep, deer, or bear. Time to sit quietly and watch the sun play on the mountains.


Winter hiking in Johnston Canyon

Lower Falls as ice falls spilling into a pool of water, Johnston Canyon

Winter hiking through Johnston Canyon in Banff National Park is a winter paradise of ice falls, snow and off-season crowds.


Exploring Columbia Valley, British Columbia

Columbia Valley in British Columbia offers exceptional winter adventures – winter hiking, hot springs, snowmobiling and day trips to nearby Kootenay and Banff National Parks.