Mountains

Located in Banff National Park, Sulphur Mountain offers sweeping views of the Rockies. Escalate it by Gondola or via Sulphur Mountain Trail.

Elevation: 2,451 m (8,041 ft)

Cascade Mountain is in Banff National Park, providing great views of the Banff townsite.

Elevation: 2,998 m (9,836 ft)

Overlooking the Towns of Banff and Canmore, Mount Rundle is among the Canadian Rockies’ most popular climbs.

Elevation: 2,948 m (9,672 ft)

This trio of peaks outside Canmore are on the front range of the Canadian Rockies known as Kananaskis.

Elevation: 3,159 m (10,364 ft)

Short but very steep, Canada’s most hiked mountain is just south of Canmore.

Elevation: 2,407 m (7,897 ft)

One of Jasper National Park’s most famous mountains, Mount Edith Cavell is home to wildflower meadows and Angel Glacier.

Elevation: 3,300 m (11,033 ft)

This Jasper National Park mountain is a local favourite for its scenic summit and proximity to Pyramid Lake.

Elevation: 2,763 m (9,064 ft)

Just north of Waterton, Mount Crandell is a challenging hike with gorgeous lake views.

Elevation: 2,381 m (7,812 ft)

This mountain in Waterton Lakes National Park has a unique feature. Between the mountain’s rocky layers, you can see a black strip of cooled magma, known as a “Purcell Sill.”

Elevation: 2,619 m (8,593 ft)

A 30-minute drive from Pincher Creek, Drywood Mountain features a hike that leads explorers to a hidden lake.

Elevation: 2,514 m (8,248 ft)

Found at the Northern Edge of the Canadian Rockies, Mount Stearn is popular for backpacking, camping and hiking.

Elevation: 2,000 m (6,562 ft)

A short drive from Hinton, Folding Mountain is less crowded and beloved by hikers and birdwatchers.

Elevation: 2,117 m (6,946 ft)