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Top 5 ways to wrap yourself in winter in Canmore and Kananaskis
Wrap yourself in winter in Canmore and Kananaskis and experience the rugged serenity of the snow-covered mountains. Immerse yourself in the Canadian Rockies lifestyle with these must-do winter activities that will make you feel like a local and leave you with lasting memories.
#1 Hit the slopes!
Whether you’re new to skiing and snowboarding or are a well-seasoned expert, there’s space for everyone at Nakiska Ski Resort. Over 1000 acres of skiable terrain includes perfect groomers for beginners, big mountain terrain for the daredevils, park features for the trickster and glades for those who want to enjoy getting lost in the trees. As the closest mountain to Calgary, there is no better place to embrace the crisp winter air surrounded by the beauty of Kananaskis Country.
If cross-country is more your style, the Canmore Nordic Centre provides over 100 different groom trails and rentals are available on-site. Since hosting the 1988 Winter Olympic Nordic events, Canmore has become globally recognized as one of the world’s best cross-country skiing areas. As you glide the trails you might just bump into a current or future Olympian!
#2 Stargaze among rock and ice
With winter in full swing, it’s time to gear up for a guided evening ice walk to a frozen waterfall in Grotto Canyon with Canadian Rockies Experience. You will be a VIP from start to finish, with transportation included directly from your accommodations, access to all the equipment you need, and insider knowledge of the ancient canyon from someone who calls these mountains home. Take this unique opportunity to witness the serene stillness of the mountains under the starlight and appreciate the quiet, untamed wilderness.
#3 Explore the underground
Let Canmore Cave Tours lead you on a year-round underground adventure in one of Canada's longest caves! Under Grotto Mountain is an extensive network of underground caves. Regardless of the season, the caves maintain a 5°C (41°F) temperature. Knowledgeable guides from Canmore Cave Tours will take you on a tour of this exciting underground world – etched and sculptured over hundreds of thousands of years – through twisting passages and chambers of stalactites and stalagmites, animal bones, and fossils.
#4 Book a mystical dog sledding tour
Always a bucket list item, you will want to join in a morning of magic dog sledding through Kananaskis Country. Get to know the friendly teams of sled dogs at Howling Dog Tours or Boundary Ranch Tours before being whisked away on a thrilling, authentic adventure you will never forget. Bundled up in a cozy sled, your new furry friends will take you through the snow-covered trails with lots of chances for epic photos along the way.
#5 Use your detective skills
Walk your way to solving a mystery while exploring Canmore with Mystery Town Clue Solving Adventures. A fun way to discover Canmore with their physically distanced outdoor adventure game! Solve the clues and race against the clock. Fun for everyone.