Best Weekend Getaways From Calgary
Calgary sits an hour from the Rockies and even closer to the foothills. These are the best weekend getaways from Calgary — Banff, Canmore, Kananaskis and the Alberta Badlands.
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Why goThe Rockies' flagship resort town — hot springs, gondola rides and walks down Banff Avenue surrounded by peaks.
Things to doSoak in the Upper Hot Springs, ride the Banff Gondola, paddle Lake Louise, explore the town.
Where to stayWalkable Banff Avenue hotels and lodges near the springs.
Recommended hotelFairmont Banff Springs — the castle in the Rockies.
Day 1: gondola, Banff Avenue dinner. Day 2: Lake Louise paddle, drive home via the Bow Valley.
Why goOutdoor hub minutes from Banff gates — fewer crowds, great dining and trails right from town.
Things to doHike Ha Ling Peak, walk the Policeman's Creek boardwalk, browse downtown Canmore.
Where to stayCreekside lodges and condos in downtown Canmore.
Recommended hotelCopperstone Resort — creek-side suites.
Day 1: Ha Ling hike, dinner downtown. Day 2: boardwalk walk, coffee, drive home.
Why goFoothills wilderness of trails, alpine lakes and few crowds — the locals' Rockies.
Things to doHike Rawson Lake, drive the Highwood Pass, ski at Nakiska.
Where to stayMountain lodges along the Kananaskis River.
Recommended hotelMount Engadine Lodge — backcountry-meets-comfort.
Day 1: Rawson Lake hike, lodge dinner. Day 2: Highwood Pass drive, home.
Why goAlberta's Badlands — dinosaur bones, hoodoos and the Royal Tyrrell Museum.
Things to doVisit the Royal Tyrrell Museum, walk the Hoodoos Trail, see the World's Largest Dinosaur.
Where to staySmall-town motels and inns in Drumheller.
Recommended hotelBest Western Plus — central and comfortable.
Day 1: museum, Hoodoos Trail. Day 2: Badlands drive, home.
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