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Wander the shores of glittering turquoise waters, scramble along a mountain ridge, visit the glowing larches in the fall or journey across a wintry frozen lake. From pleasant walks to multi-day backcountry epics, hiking in Banff and Lake Louise offers some of the most scenic and inspiring hikes in the world. Here, a little effort and a dose of adventurous spirit is your ticket to discovering the unforgettable gems of the Canadian Rockies.

A couple hiking the Lake Agnes Tea House trail in Lake Louise in the summer
Group of four friends hiking the hoodoos trail in the winter in Banff National Park

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A father and son taking in the views of the Lower Falls on the Johnston Canyon trailA father and son taking in the views of the Lower Falls on the Johnston Canyon trail
Waterfall Hikes
A couple hiking the Fenland Trail in the summer in Banff National ParkA couple hiking the Fenland Trail in the summer in Banff National Park
Easy Hikes & Walks
A couple at the Lake Agnes Tea House in Lake Louise in Banff National ParkA couple at the Lake Agnes Tea House in Lake Louise in Banff National Park
Tea House Hikes
Two people hiking across a bridge towards a helicopter on a heli-hiking tour in the Canadian Rockies Two people hiking across a bridge towards a helicopter on a heli-hiking tour in the Canadian Rockies
Heli-Hiking
Group of people snowshoeing in the winter in Banff National ParkGroup of people snowshoeing in the winter in Banff National Park
Winter Hiking & Snowshoeing
Hikers explore the stunning Sentinel Pass outside of Moraine Lake, AB.Hikers explore the stunning Sentinel Pass outside of Moraine Lake, AB.Hikers explore the stunning Sentinel Pass outside of Moraine Lake, AB.

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9 Bucket List Hikes in Banff National Park

With over 1,600 km of trails, Banff and Lake Louise offer adventurers some of the best hiking on the planet.

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