Kananaskis Country, Protected area in Alberta, Canada
Kananaskis Country extends over multiple provincial parks and recreation areas at the foot of the Canadian Rockies, featuring lakes, forests, and mountain peaks.
The region received its name from the Kananaskis River, which John Palliser named in 1858 after encountering a Cree Indian during his expedition.
The Canmore Nordic Centre within Kananaskis hosted cross-country skiing competitions during the 1988 Winter Olympics, establishing the area's winter sports legacy.
Three access routes serve the region: Highway 40 (Kananaskis Trail), Highway 66 (Elbow Falls Trail), and Highway 68 (Sibbald Creek Trail gravel road).
The Highwood Pass in Kananaskis, at 2,200 meters elevation, holds the distinction of being Canada's highest paved road, operating exclusively during summer months.
Location: Kananaskis Improvement District
Website: http://kananaskisid.ca
GPS coordinates: 50.90000,-114.90000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:54
Ghost Lake
34.4 km
Barrier Lake
18.3 km
Peter Lougheed Provincial Park
32 km
Cardium Formation
27.6 km
Bow Valley Provincial Park
22.8 km
Spray Lakes Reservoir
30.8 km
Mount Kidd
20.4 km
Spray Valley Provincial Park
27 km
Sheep River Provincial Park
33.8 km
Bragg Creek Provincial Park
22.7 km
Elbow-Sheep Wildland Provincial Park
30.6 km
Kananaskis Country Golf Course
17.1 km
Brown-Lowery Provincial Park
34.3 km
Canmore Nordic Centre
40.3 km
Bluerock Wildland Provincial Park
33.5 km
Mount Tyrwhitt
36.3 km
Skogan Peak
20.6 km
Midnight Peak
13 km
Mount Buller
29.1 km
Ralph Connor Memorial United Church
38.3 km
Bow Valley Wildland Provincial Park
29 km
McDougall Memorial United Church
32.4 km
Rat's Nest Cave
30.4 km
Canmore North West Mounted Police Barracks
38.3 km
Little Elbow Provincial Recreation Area
12.2 km
Troll Falls
18 km
O'Shaughnessy Falls
16.4 km
Harold Chapman Bridge
12.5 kmReviews
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