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most politically powerful men met here during the G8 Summit in June 2002. In an attempt
to prevent anarchy experienced at previous summits, the Canadian government decided on
a wilderness destination, the first time the summit had ever taken place outside of a city.
The actual summit was accompanied by Canada's largest-ever security operation, leaving
world leaders to discuss economic growth, global poverty, sustainable development, and
peace and security without interruption.
Kananaskis Village is home to 412-room
Delta Lodge at Kananaskis
(403/591-7711
or 866/432-4322,
www.deltahotels.com
, from $250 s or d), part of an upscale Canadian
hotel chain. It offers three distinct types of rooms in three buildings surrounding a cobbled
courtyard. In the main lodge are 251 moderately large Delta rooms, many with mountain
views, balconies, and fireplaces. Connected by a covered walkway are 70 Signature Club
(a Delta designation) rooms, each boasting elegant Victorian-era charm, a mountain view,
a luxurious bathroom complete with bathrobes, oversized beds, and many extras, such as
CD players. Guests in this wing also enjoy a private lounge and continental breakfast.
Rooms in Mount Kidd Manor combine natural colors with dramatic contemporary styl-
ing; some are bedroom lofts with gas fireplaces, kitchenettes, large bathrooms, and sit-
ting rooms. Outdoor seating from various eateries spills into the courtyard, and biking and
hiking trails radiate out in all directions. All in all, a good place to base yourself for an
overnight hotel stay.
Other Accommodations and Camping
mid-May-late Sept.) is also a wonderful option for travelers looking to try camping or who
want something a little more adventurous than a regular motel room. Campsites cost $29
per night, with rentals including tents, camp stoves, sleeping bags, and utensil kits avail-
able for minimal charge. Next up are the tepees ($57-83), 12 of them, each with colorfully
painted canvas walls rising from wooden floors. Inside are mattresses, a heater, and a lan-
tern. Finally, you can stay in one of 18 Trapper Tents ($85 s or d), with similar interior
fittings but larger and with a canvas-covered awning over a picnic table. When you tire
of hiking and biking on surrounding trails, return to the lodge for fishing in a man-made
pond, horseshoes, badminton, and volleyball. Other amenities include a general store, hot
showers, a laundry, and Internet access. Sundance sits beside the Kananaskis River, just
off Highway 40, 22 kilometers (13.7 miles) south of the TransCanada Highway.
Mount Kidd RV Park
(403/591-7700,
www.mountkiddrv.com
,
unserviced sites
$32.50, hookups $41-48, booking fee $10) is the finest RV park in all the Canadian Rock-
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