{"id":704,"date":"2021-11-15T15:48:19","date_gmt":"2021-11-15T15:48:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/photography-spots-canmore-and-kananaskis\/"},"modified":"2024-08-19T13:17:27","modified_gmt":"2024-08-19T12:17:27","slug":"photography-spots-canmore-and-kananaskis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/photography-spots-canmore-and-kananaskis\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 10 Photography Spots in Canmore and Kananaskis Country"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_76 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/photography-spots-canmore-and-kananaskis\/#The_10_Most_Photogenic_Locations_in_Canmore_and_Kananaskis_Country\" >The 10 Most Photogenic Locations in Canmore and Kananaskis Country<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/photography-spots-canmore-and-kananaskis\/#1_The_Three_Sisters\" >1. The Three Sisters<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/photography-spots-canmore-and-kananaskis\/#2_Wedge_Pond\" >2. Wedge Pond<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/photography-spots-canmore-and-kananaskis\/#3_Quarry_Lake\" >3. Quarry Lake<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/photography-spots-canmore-and-kananaskis\/#4_Rundle_Forebay\" >4. Rundle Forebay<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/photography-spots-canmore-and-kananaskis\/#5_Mount_Engadine_the_Moose_Meadows\" >5. Mount Engadine &amp; the Moose Meadows<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/photography-spots-canmore-and-kananaskis\/#6_Ha_Ling_Peak\" >6. Ha Ling Peak<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/photography-spots-canmore-and-kananaskis\/#7_Rawson_Lake\" >7. Rawson Lake<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/photography-spots-canmore-and-kananaskis\/#8_Lower_and_Upper_Kananaskis_Lakes\" >8. Lower and Upper Kananaskis Lakes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/photography-spots-canmore-and-kananaskis\/#9_Spray_Lakes_Reservoir\" >9. Spray Lakes Reservoir<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/photography-spots-canmore-and-kananaskis\/#10_Elbow_Lake\" >10. Elbow Lake<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/photography-spots-canmore-and-kananaskis\/#Where_To_Stay_In_Canmore\" >Where To Stay In Canmore<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>Canmore is a little mining town just over an hour west of Calgary.&nbsp;Being just outside of the borders of Banff National Park it&#8217;s&nbsp;somewhat overlooked as a photography destination.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Personally, I like Canmore way more than Banff. Not only does it feel less crowded, but its close vicinity to Kananaskis Country &#8211; my favorite place for hiking in the Canadian Rockies, made it an easy choice for me when I was looking for a place to put my roots down for a bit.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Kananaskis Country is an amalgamation of provincial parks\u00a0surrounding Canmore. Many of them used to be part of Banff National Park before\u00a0the park boundaries were reduced in 1911 due to pressure from mining and logging corporations. I guess money really does talk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many of&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/canada-travel-guide\/travel-tips-and-itineraries\/\">my travel itineraries around&nbsp;western Canada<\/a>&nbsp;spend a decent amount of time in Canmore and Kananaskis. It&#8217;s a photographer&#8217;s paradise if you know where to go!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cc-m-header-11701232999\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_10_Most_Photogenic_Locations_in_Canmore_and_Kananaskis_Country\"><\/span>The 10 Most Photogenic Locations in Canmore and Kananaskis Country<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cc-m-header-11701238099\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_The_Three_Sisters\"><\/span>1. The Three Sisters<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Policeman-Creek-Canmore-18-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9928\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Policeman-Creek-Canmore-18-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Policeman-Creek-Canmore-18-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Policeman-Creek-Canmore-18-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Policeman-Creek-Canmore-18.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Three Sisters known as Hope, Charity, and Faith quietly guard Canmore against their vantage point overlooking the Bow Valley.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The best spot I&#8217;ve found to photograph them is&nbsp;by Policeman Creek. To get there, park at the off-leash dog park just past the helipad on the Bow Valley Trail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cross the road and go&nbsp;under the train tracks whilst being&nbsp;<strong>super careful.<\/strong>&nbsp;Make sure the creek is on your left-hand side as you&#8217;re following it along. Eventually, it opens up and offers fantastic reflections of the Three Sisters and the chance to spot a beaver or two.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Policeman-Creek-Canmore-16-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9944\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Policeman-Creek-Canmore-16-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Policeman-Creek-Canmore-16-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Policeman-Creek-Canmore-16-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Policeman-Creek-Canmore-16.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cc-m-header-11701239699\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Wedge_Pond\"><\/span>2. Wedge Pond<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Wedge-Pond-6-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10245\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Wedge-Pond-6-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Wedge-Pond-6-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Wedge-Pond-6-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Wedge-Pond-6.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A small reflecting body of water on Highway 40 in the heart of Kananaskis Country. A short 50m walk to the shoreline from the car park is where reflections of Mount Kidd and the surrounding peaks can be found. A spot that is sensational at all times of the year but particularly special during larch season in September.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cc-m-header-11701241899\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Quarry_Lake\"><\/span>3. Quarry Lake<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Quarry-Lake-9-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9967\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Quarry-Lake-9-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Quarry-Lake-9-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Quarry-Lake-9-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Quarry-Lake-9.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Right in the center of a housing district, where&nbsp;the locals&nbsp;swim and jump off rope swings, is Quarry Lake. A relic of the mining days of Canmore, Quarry Lake is a much-adored feature not only for the locals but also for photographers like us. The best access is from the off-leash dog park on Highway 742 before you get to the Nordic Centre.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Quarry-Lake-7-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9965\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Quarry-Lake-7-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Quarry-Lake-7-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Quarry-Lake-7-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Quarry-Lake-7.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cc-m-header-11701243099\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Rundle_Forebay\"><\/span>4. Rundle Forebay<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Reservoir-Spray-Lakes-3-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9977\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Reservoir-Spray-Lakes-3-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Reservoir-Spray-Lakes-3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Reservoir-Spray-Lakes-3-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Reservoir-Spray-Lakes-3.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Canmore gets its water supply from the Spray Lake Reservoir.&nbsp; It comes down the Spray Lakes Canal into White Man&#8217;s Pond and then down from the pass into the Rundle Forebay. Here it sits and waits to be redistributed around town. Whilst it waits, especially on a calm day, mirror-like reflections can be found. The parking is just opposite the Nordic Centre, you can&#8217;t miss it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/2561.jpg\" alt=\"Mount Rundle reflecting in the Rundle forebay at sunrise \" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cc-m-header-11701247299\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Mount_Engadine_the_Moose_Meadows\"><\/span>5. Mount Engadine &amp; the Moose Meadows<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Moose-Meadows-Summer-2-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9784\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Moose-Meadows-Summer-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Moose-Meadows-Summer-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Moose-Meadows-Summer-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Moose-Meadows-Summer-2.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Mount Engadine Lodge lies 37km south of Canmore on the Spray Lakes\/Smith Dorien Highway (742). If you look out of the windows of the luxury back country-style lodge you can see Moose Meadows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They are not only fantastic for landscape photography but also for&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/where-to-spot-wildlife-in-canadian-rockies\/\">wildlife photographers looking to snap a shot of the elusive moose<\/a>&nbsp;that inhabit the area.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Kananaskis-Winter-4-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9679\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Kananaskis-Winter-4-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Kananaskis-Winter-4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Kananaskis-Winter-4-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Kananaskis-Winter-4.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cc-m-header-11701250099\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Ha_Ling_Peak\"><\/span>6. Ha Ling Peak<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Ha-Ling-Peak-25-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9590\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Ha-Ling-Peak-25-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Ha-Ling-Peak-25-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Ha-Ling-Peak-25-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Ha-Ling-Peak-25.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>It would be difficult to complete this list without including Ha Ling Peak. Although more of a hike than an actual photography spot, Ha Ling Peak is a must-do for everyone visiting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s the most popular summit in the Bow Valley. If you really want some special shots to consider getting to the top&nbsp;for sunrise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The actual hike is easy, it&#8217;s just waking up that&#8217;s the hard part but I honestly think that&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/ha-ling-peak-sunrise-hike\/\">my sunrise experience on Ha Ling Peak<\/a>&nbsp;allowed me to create some of the best photos I&#8217;ve ever taken, including the banner of&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/\">my homepage<\/a>!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cc-m-header-11701251699\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Rawson_Lake\"><\/span>7. Rawson Lake<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Sarrail-Ridge-18-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10005\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Sarrail-Ridge-18-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Sarrail-Ridge-18-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Sarrail-Ridge-18-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Sarrail-Ridge-18.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This short hike leads to an alpine lake situated beneath the cliffs of Mount Sarrail, if you want to go further maybe hike to Sarrail Ridge as well. On the walk to the lake, you&#8217;ll also pass Sarrail Falls. It&#8217;s a stunning lake that is well worth the few hours it takes to get there and back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cc-m-header-11701261299\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Lower_and_Upper_Kananaskis_Lakes\"><\/span>8. Lower and Upper Kananaskis Lakes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Upper-Kananaskis-Lake-2-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10203\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Upper-Kananaskis-Lake-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Upper-Kananaskis-Lake-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Upper-Kananaskis-Lake-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Upper-Kananaskis-Lake-2.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Upper Kananaskis Lake is 60 km south of Canmore as the crow flies. Unfortunately, we do not possess the ability to fly, if you plan on driving the best way to do so is by going down the paved Highway 40.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The hike around Upper Kananaskis Lake is very rewarding. It also marks the start of the trail up Mount Indefatigable, one of the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/best-hikes-canmore-and-kananaskis\/\">best trails in Kananaskis Country.&nbsp;<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Kananaskis-Winter-10-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9675\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Kananaskis-Winter-10-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Kananaskis-Winter-10-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Kananaskis-Winter-10-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Kananaskis-Winter-10.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cc-m-header-11701264699\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Spray_Lakes_Reservoir\"><\/span>9. Spray Lakes Reservoir<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Spray-Lakes-3-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10096\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Spray-Lakes-3-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Spray-Lakes-3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Spray-Lakes-3-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Spray-Lakes-3.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>On Highway 742, just after Goat Pond, the Spray Lakes Reservoir is a long man-made reservoir that has a huge catchment area. From the northern shore, incredible views of Mount Sparrow Hawk, The Rimwall, and The Windtower can be seen on a still day.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cc-m-header-11862090399\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Elbow_Lake\"><\/span>10. Elbow Lake<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Elbow-Lake-6-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9531\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Elbow-Lake-6-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Elbow-Lake-6-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Elbow-Lake-6-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Elbow-Lake-6.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Elbow Lake is a charming alpine lake&nbsp;reachable by walking a short distance (around&nbsp;30 minutes) from the trailhead near the Highwood Pass. It&#8217;s one of the&nbsp;viewpoints on the way to Piper Pass, one of&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/best-day-hikes-canadian-rockies\/\">my favorite day hikes in the Canadian Rockies<\/a>. There&#8217;s a lakeside campsite there if you want a night by the fire.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Elbow-Lake-5-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9530\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Elbow-Lake-5-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Elbow-Lake-5-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Elbow-Lake-5-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Elbow-Lake-5.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cc-m-header-12767126199\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_To_Stay_In_Canmore\"><\/span>Where To Stay In Canmore<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Canmore is where I spent most of my time when living in the Canadian Rockies and doing research for&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/canadian-rockies-travel-guide\/\"><strong>this guide<\/strong><\/a>. If there is one place in the World I could call home would be Canmore!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Consider booking at least a couple of nights in one of these top-rated hotels and lodges. You will love this place! I would really appreciate your support by using the affiliate links below (even if you book a different hotel to the one I recommend).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-contrast-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-contrast-background-color has-background\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best Value<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/ca\/canmore-downtown-hostel.en.html?aid=1188554&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Canmore Downtown Hostel<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-contrast-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-contrast-background-color has-background\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Midrange<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/ca\/falcon-crest-lodge.en.html?aid=1188554&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Falcon Crest Lodge<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">For Luxury Fans<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/ca\/macaroon-by-samsara-a-brand-new-luxury-townhome.en.html?aid=1188554&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Macaron by Samsara Resort<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Canmore is a little mining town just over an hour west of Calgary.&nbsp;Being just outside of the borders of Banff National Park it&#8217;s&nbsp;somewhat overlooked as a photography destination.&nbsp; Personally, I like Canmore way more than Banff. Not only does it feel less crowded, but its close vicinity to Kananaskis Country &#8211; my favorite place for &#8230; <a title=\"Top 10 Photography Spots in Canmore and Kananaskis Country\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/photography-spots-canmore-and-kananaskis\/\" aria-label=\"Read more about Top 10 Photography Spots in Canmore and Kananaskis Country\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":3341,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[123],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-704","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-canadian-rockies-photography","generate-columns","tablet-grid-50","mobile-grid-100","grid-parent","grid-33"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/704","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=704"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/704\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":27923,"href":"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/704\/revisions\/27923"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3341"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=704"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=704"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=704"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}