{"id":128408,"date":"2017-08-03T07:23:13","date_gmt":"2017-08-03T05:23:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/beautiful-places-western-canada\/"},"modified":"2026-02-16T10:48:42","modified_gmt":"2026-02-16T09:48:42","slug":"beautiful-places-western-canada","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/beautiful-places-western-canada\/","title":{"rendered":"15 Most Beautiful Places in Western Canada"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Western Canada is a treasure of North America. Pastel turquoise lakes surrounded by the towering peaks of the <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.canadianrockies.net\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Canadian Rocky Mountains<\/a><\/strong>. There&#8217;s nowhere else in the world quite like it. We were lucky enough to spend almost a year here. Most of you, if you head to Canada, won&#8217;t have the luxury of exploring by trial and error, so <strong>I&#8217;ve put together a list of the most beautiful places in western Canada that you can visit in this breathtaking landscape.<\/strong> So let&#8217;s get to it: These are the 15 most beautiful places in western Canada.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_1 ez-toc-wrap-left 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\" 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href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/beautiful-places-western-canada\/#When_to_visit_Canada\" >When to visit Canada?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/beautiful-places-western-canada\/#15_Most_Beautiful_Places_in_Western_Canada\" >15 Most Beautiful Places in Western Canada<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/beautiful-places-western-canada\/#1_View_of_Garibaldi_Lake_from_Panorama_Ridge_near_Vancouver\" >1) View of Garibaldi Lake from Panorama Ridge near Vancouver<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/beautiful-places-western-canada\/#i\" >&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/beautiful-places-western-canada\/#2_Stunning_views_of_Lake_OHara_from_Alpine_Circuit_Trail_in_Yoho_National_Park\" >2) Stunning views of Lake O&#8217;Hara from Alpine Circuit Trail in Yoho National Park<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/beautiful-places-western-canada\/#3_Moraine_Lake\" >3) Moraine Lake<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/beautiful-places-western-canada\/#4_Plain_of_Six_Glaciers_and_Lake_Agnes_Tea_House_at_Lake_Louise\" >4) Plain of Six Glaciers and Lake Agnes Tea House at Lake Louise<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/beautiful-places-western-canada\/#5_Bow_Lake\" >5) Bow Lake<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/beautiful-places-western-canada\/#6_Peyto_Lake\" >6) Peyto Lake<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/beautiful-places-western-canada\/#7_View_from_Cascade_Mountain\" >7) View from Cascade Mountain<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/beautiful-places-western-canada\/#8_Parker_Ridge_near_Columbia_Icefield\" >8) Parker Ridge near Columbia Icefield<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/beautiful-places-western-canada\/#9_Bears_Hump_Waterton_Lakes_National_Park\" >9) Bear&#8217;s Hump, Waterton Lakes National Park<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/beautiful-places-western-canada\/#10_Johnston_Canyon_in_winter\" >10) Johnston Canyon in winter<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/beautiful-places-western-canada\/#11_Emerald_Lake_Yoho_National_Park\" >11) Emerald Lake, Yoho National Park<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/beautiful-places-western-canada\/#12_Iceline_Trail_Yoho_National_Park\" >12) Iceline Trail, Yoho National Park<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/beautiful-places-western-canada\/#13_Chester_Lake_Kananaskis_Canmore\" >13) &nbsp;Chester Lake, Kananaskis, Canmore<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/beautiful-places-western-canada\/#14_Barrier_Lake_Lookout_in_Kananaskis\" >14) Barrier Lake Lookout in Kananaskis<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/beautiful-places-western-canada\/#15_View_of_Columbia_Icefield_from_Wilcox_Pass\" >15) View of Columbia Icefield from Wilcox Pass<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/beautiful-places-western-canada\/#Planning_a_trip_to_western_Canada\" >Planning a trip to western Canada?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_to_visit_Canada\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_to_visit_Canada\"><\/span>When to visit Canada?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>We recommend visiting between June and September. When we lived in Canada, the best weather was typically in September \u2013 it was the most stable. In June, there&#8217;s a chance there&#8217;ll still be snow on the trails.<\/p>\n<p>In summer, the number of tourists is extreme and the weather often changes from hour to hour. It&#8217;s no surprise that locals constantly check the forecast (which turns out to be wrong about 90% of the time). October can also be beautiful in the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/10-nejkrasnejsich-mist-kanady\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"679\">Rocky Mountains<\/a><\/strong>, but it can also be bitterly cold. For me, September is the sweet spot.<\/p>\n<p>What about winter? Winter is gorgeous, but for hiking you&#8217;ll need snowshoes. However, if you love skiing, western Canada will not disappoint.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"15_Most_Beautiful_Places_in_Western_Canada\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"15_Most_Beautiful_Places_in_Western_Canada\"><\/span>15 Most Beautiful Places in Western Canada<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_View_of_Garibaldi_Lake_from_Panorama_Ridge_near_Vancouver\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_View_of_Garibaldi_Lake_from_Panorama_Ridge_near_Vancouver\"><\/span><span style=\"color: inherit; font-family: Poppins, sans-serif; font-size: 28px; font-weight: 600;\">1) View of Garibaldi Lake from Panorama Ridge near Vancouver<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_6095.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_6095-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Garibaldi Lake from above \u2013 can it get any more stunning? Beautiful places in western Canada\" class=\"wp-image-50792\" title=\"\"><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Garibaldi Lake from above \u2013 can it get any more stunning?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>One of the greatest experiences we saved for last. We&#8217;d already planned to come here once before, but it was autumn and it was raining. In the end, we did this hike on our way from Alaska to the States. It&#8217;s a hike that most people split over two days with an overnight camp by Garibaldi Lake.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s over 30 km with 1,800 m of elevation gain and takes 10\u201312 hours if you want to do it in a single day. We hiked for 8 hours on the first day including the summit, spent the night by the lake, and walked back to the car park the next day, which took about 2 hours.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_6097.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_6097-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Whichever way you turn on Panorama Ridge, don&#039;t forget to close your mouth \u2013 the views are jaw-dropping\" class=\"wp-image-50791\" title=\"\"><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Whichever way you turn on Panorama Ridge, don&#8217;t forget to close your mouth \u2013 the views are jaw-dropping<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"i\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"i\"><\/span>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Stunning_views_of_Lake_OHara_from_Alpine_Circuit_Trail_in_Yoho_National_Park\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Stunning_views_of_Lake_Ohara_from_Alpine_Circuit_Trail_in_Yoho_National_Park\"><\/span>2) Stunning views of Lake O&#8217;Hara from Alpine Circuit Trail in Yoho National Park<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_5133_.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_5133_-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Alpine Circuit takes a lot of energy, but it&#039;s absolutely worth it\" class=\"wp-image-50790\" title=\"\"><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Alpine Circuit takes a lot of energy, but it&#8217;s absolutely worth it<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>The best way to reach Lake O&#8217;Hara is by bus, which you need to reserve 3 months in advance. You can of course hike in, but it would take 3\u20134 hours (one way) and the lake alone isn&#8217;t worth that effort.<\/p>\n<p>If you decide to go, book a campsite for one or two nights as well. The most challenging but most breathtaking hike is the Alpine Circuit Trail, which connects several trails. You&#8217;ll pass through Wiwaxy Gap, where you gain nearly 500 metres of elevation in just 1.5 km \u2013 you&#8217;ll curse yourself for being there, until you reach the first viewpoint that takes your breath away.<\/p>\n<p>The route then continues via Hubert Ledges, and you can either return around Lake Oesa like we did, or carry on to Yukness Ledges. Whichever route you choose, the reward of spectacular views is guaranteed.<\/p>\n<p>Another trail we can recommend from Lake O&#8217;Hara is the three-hour trail to Lake McArthur.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_5118.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_5118-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Less demanding, but no less spectacular\" class=\"wp-image-50789\" title=\"\"><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Less demanding, but no less spectacular<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Moraine_Lake\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Moraine_Lake\"><\/span>3) Moraine Lake<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Moraine-Lake2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Moraine-Lake2-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"There&#039;s a reason Moraine Lake is one of the top attractions\" class=\"wp-image-50783\" title=\"\"><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">There&#8217;s a reason Moraine Lake is one of the top attractions<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>This glacial lake near Lake Louise is one of the most-visited spots in Banff. Just a few steps from the car park and your eyes are filled with an incredible blue, colourful kayaks, and mighty mountains stretching out all around. Visit early in the morning or in the evening to avoid the crowds.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Moraine-Lake.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Moraine-Lake-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"A slightly different view of Moraine Lake\" class=\"wp-image-50782\" title=\"\"><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A slightly different view of Moraine Lake<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Plain_of_Six_Glaciers_and_Lake_Agnes_Tea_House_at_Lake_Louise\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Plain_of_Six_Glaciers_and_Lake_Agnes_Tea_House_at_Lake_Louise\"><\/span>4) Plain of Six Glaciers and Lake Agnes Tea House at Lake Louise<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Lake-Louise-hike.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Lake-Louise-hike-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"View from the Plain of Six Glaciers trail\" class=\"wp-image-50780\" title=\"\"><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">View from the Plain of Six Glaciers trail<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Lake Louise is one of the most famous spots in Banff. Turquoise waters in summer and perfect powder for skiing six months of the year. You can drive right up to the lake, but if you&#8217;re up for something even better, head out on one of the trails.<\/p>\n<p>One of our favourites is Plain of Six Glaciers, which is 15 km long with 457 m of elevation gain. Near the top, just before the most demanding section, there&#8217;s a tea house where you can grab lunch. Everything there is prepared entirely without electricity.<\/p>\n<p>Another hike we can recommend is Lake Agnes. You&#8217;ll reach a lake with another tea house, where most people turn around \u2013 but don&#8217;t give up here, because the best part requires climbing just a little bit higher. Below you, a breathtaking view of Lake Louise unfolds. The whole thing can be done in 2\u20133 hours.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Lake-Louise.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Lake-Louise-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"View of Lake Louise\" class=\"wp-image-50781\" title=\"\"><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">View of Lake Louise<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Bow_Lake\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Bow_Lake\"><\/span>5) Bow Lake<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Bow-Lake.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Bow-Lake-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Bow Lake in western Canada\" class=\"wp-image-50772\" title=\"\"><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">My love, Bow Lake<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>If you ask us about our favourite lake, we won&#8217;t name any of the most famous ones \u2013 we&#8217;ll tell you about Bow Lake. This enormous lake sits along the road from Lake Louise to Jasper, and if you arrive before 4 pm, you can grab a bite at the nearby caf\u00e9. From here, you can also set off on a 9 km hike to Bow Lake Falls. Be warned though \u2013 if you&#8217;re hiking with children, the 400 m of elevation gain comes in the final 1.5 km.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Peyto_Lake\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Peyto_Lake\"><\/span>6) Peyto Lake<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Peyto-Lake.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Peyto-Lake-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Turquoise Peyto Lake\" class=\"wp-image-50785\" title=\"\"><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Turquoise Peyto Lake<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Famous for its almost unnaturally vivid pastel turquoise colour. Peyto Lake is only a five-minute walk from the car park, so you&#8217;d need to arrive very early in the morning to enjoy it without the crowds.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_View_from_Cascade_Mountain\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_View_from_Cascade_Mountain\"><\/span>7) View from Cascade Mountain<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Cascade-Mountain.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Cascade-Mountain-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"View from Cascade Mountain\" class=\"wp-image-50773\" title=\"\"><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">View from Cascade Mountain<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>If you want to stay a bit longer in Banff, head for one of the mountain summits. You&#8217;ll hike through forest for a few hours and then scramble over rocks, but once you see all the surrounding peaks stretching out around you, you won&#8217;t regret it. Cascade Mountain takes around 6\u20138 hours.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Parker_Ridge_near_Columbia_Icefield\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Parker_Ridge_near_Columbia_Icefield\"><\/span>8) Parker Ridge near Columbia Icefield<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Parker-Ridge.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Parker-Ridge-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Sunny weather in the mountains isn&#039;t as common as catalogue photos might suggest, yet it&#039;s no less beautiful\" class=\"wp-image-50784\" title=\"\"><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Sunny weather in the mountains isn&#8217;t as common as catalogue photos might suggest, yet it&#8217;s no less beautiful<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Many people consider Parker Ridge one of the best hikes in this area. It&#8217;s only about 1 mile long, but be prepared to work up a serious sweat due to its steepness. Don&#8217;t look for the end of the trail \u2013 there isn&#8217;t one. You can keep going for as long as you like. The views are incredible. Set aside at least 2 hours for this trail. You&#8217;ll want to linger at the top for a while.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Bears_Hump_Waterton_Lakes_National_Park\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Bears_Hump_Waterton_Lakes_National_Park\"><\/span>9) Bear&#8217;s Hump, Waterton Lakes National Park<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Waterton.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Waterton-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"View from Bear&#039;s Hump over Waterton Lakes\" class=\"wp-image-50787\" title=\"\"><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">View from Bear&#8217;s Hump over Waterton Lakes<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>If you&#8217;re looking for a weekend trip from Calgary, definitely head to Waterton. You don&#8217;t have to go far for stunning views. Our favourite is from Bear&#8217;s Hump, reached via a short but very steep path. You only need about 1.5 hours for this one.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Johnston_Canyon_in_winter\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Johnston_Canyon_in_winter\"><\/span>10) Johnston Canyon in winter<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Johnson-Canyon.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Johnson-Canyon-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Johnston Canyon in winter\" class=\"wp-image-50778\" title=\"\"><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Johnston Canyon in winter<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Johnston Canyon in summer is like Oxford Street on a Saturday. And it&#8217;s the one place where you wonder why \u2013 the waterfall views aren&#8217;t quite as spectacular as the number of visitors would suggest. But if you come here in winter, it&#8217;s a completely different story.<\/p>\n<p>You&#8217;ll meet at most a few ice climbers tackling the frozen rock faces, and the sight will leave you speechless. Winter is a powerful enchantress. Plus, in winter you&#8217;ll appreciate that the whole thing takes no more than an hour.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_Emerald_Lake_Yoho_National_Park\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_Emerald_Lake_Yoho_National_Park\"><\/span>11) Emerald Lake, Yoho National Park<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Emerald-Lake.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Emerald-Lake-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Just park up and look out of the car.\" class=\"wp-image-50775\" title=\"\"><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Just park up and look out of the car.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>The greenest lake I&#8217;ve ever seen. This spot isn&#8217;t as crowded as Moraine Lake, but that certainly doesn&#8217;t mean it&#8217;s any less beautiful.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_Iceline_Trail_Yoho_National_Park\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_Iceline_Trail_Yoho_National_Park\"><\/span>12) Iceline Trail, Yoho National Park<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Iceline-Trail.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Iceline-Trail-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Iceline Trail\" class=\"wp-image-50776\" title=\"\"><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A trail I&#8217;d head back to in a heartbeat<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>If I had to choose one place in the Rockies to revisit, it would be this hike. You can do the full 17 km loop, but if you don&#8217;t have that much time, no worries. Once you climb above the treeline (after about an hour), the views are already incredible.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"13_Chester_Lake_Kananaskis_Canmore\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"13_Chester_Lake_Kananaskis_Canmore\"><\/span>13) &nbsp;Chester Lake, Kananaskis, Canmore<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Chester-Lake.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Chester-Lake-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"The trail to Chester Lake\" class=\"wp-image-50774\" title=\"\"><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The trail to Chester Lake<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>People often ask: When should I visit Banff? And I answer without hesitation: September. It might snow, but the larches turn golden, and that&#8217;s one of the most beautiful sights you&#8217;ll see here. On top of that, Banff starts to empty out. Chester Lake is perfect for larches, and if you liked the film The Revenant, this is the landscape where it was filmed. The hike takes around 4 hours and is only 10 km long.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"14_Barrier_Lake_Lookout_in_Kananaskis\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"14_Barrier_Lake_Lookout_in_Kananaskis\"><\/span>14) Barrier Lake Lookout in Kananaskis<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Barrier-Lake-Lookout.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Barrier-Lake-Lookout-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"In April the weather wasn&#039;t ideal yet, but it was still a gorgeous view\" class=\"wp-image-50771\" title=\"\"><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">In April the weather wasn&#8217;t ideal yet, but it was still a gorgeous view<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>If you&#8217;re looking for something in Kananaskis, this hike \u2013 mostly frequented by locals \u2013 is 14 km long and takes about 5 hours. It&#8217;s manageable for families with children too.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"15_View_of_Columbia_Icefield_from_Wilcox_Pass\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"15_View_of_Columbia_Icefield_from_Wilcox_Pass\"><\/span>15) View of Columbia Icefield from Wilcox Pass<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Wilcox-Pass.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Wilcox-Pass-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"View of Columbia Icefield from Wilcox Pass\" class=\"wp-image-50788\" title=\"\"><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">View of Columbia Icefield from Wilcox Pass<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p><b>Columbia Icefield is a very touristy spot,<\/b> where you&#8217;ll pay over a hundred dollars if you want to see the glacier via a giant snow coach. If you&#8217;d prefer a slightly different experience, I recommend <b>Wilcox Pass<\/b>. This easy trail on the opposite side is 12 km long and you can finish it in about 3 hours.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Planning_a_trip_to_western_Canada\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Planning_a_trip_to_western_Canada\"><\/span>Planning a trip to western Canada?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you&#8217;re planning to explore these beautiful places in western Canada, don&#8217;t forget to sort out your accommodation in advance \u2013 especially during peak season. You can find great deals on <a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Booking.com\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/doporucujeme\/booking-com\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">Booking.com<\/a>. And to stay connected on the go, we recommend getting an eSIM from <a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Holafly\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/doporucujeme\/holafly\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">Holafly<\/a> \u2013 it works perfectly across Canada.<\/p>\n<p><script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"\/\/partner.mrtns.eu\/banners\/banner.js?type=banner&amp;brand_id=2&amp;uItem=272119&amp;size=full&amp;show_price=1&amp;color=white&amp;z=XLVD1V\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Western Canada is a treasure of North America. Pastel turquoise lakes surrounded by the towering peaks of the Canadian Rocky Mountains \u2013 there&#8217;s nowhere else like it. Here are the 15 most beautiful places you can visit in this breathtaking landscape.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":50783,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":"","rank_math_title":"15 Most Beautiful Places in Western Canada","rank_math_description":"Discover the 15 most beautiful places in western Canada \u2013 from turquoise lakes to stunning Rocky Mountain hikes. Plan your dream trip today!","rank_math_focus_keyword":"beautiful places western canada","rank_math_seo_score":""},"categories":[391,374],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-128408","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-canada","8":"category-north-america"},"featured_image_src":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Moraine-Lake2.jpg","author_info":{"display_name":"Lucie Kone\u010dn\u00e1","author_link":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/author\/lucie-konecna\/"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/128408","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=128408"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/128408\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/50783"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=128408"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=128408"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=128408"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}