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Kananaskis Country
Pronounced exactly as it reads, this recreational playground lies adjacent to Banff National
Park and is handy for Calgarians who flock west to revel in a diverse range of activities
or simply to do nothing at all. Along with scenery that rivals the national parks, the facil-
ities are top-notch—wonderful
golfing,
1,300 kilometers (800 miles) of
hiking
trails, 30
lakes stocked for
fishing,
accommodations ranging from tepees to upscale hotels, and over
2,000 campsites in 31 campgrounds. The catch? There's not one—even entry is free.
Kootenay National Park and Vicinity
Kootenay may not have the famous resort towns of Banff and Jasper, but what it has it
does well: vast areas of wilderness, abundant wildlife, and a network of hiking trails that
are suited to all levels of fitness. Highway 93 provides access to natural attractions like
Marble Canyon
and the
Paint Pots,
as well as phenomena such as
Radium Hot Springs,
which have been tweaked for human enjoyment. Visitors looking for creature comforts can
travel beyond the park to the towns of Radium Hot Springs and
Invermere.
Lake Minnewanka, Banff National Park
Wedge Pond, Kananaskis Country
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