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Kananaskis Village, Alberta

Kananaskis Village is tucked away nicely in the Rocky Mountains.  You enter another world of peace and tranquility has you immerse yourself in Kananaskis Country.  Our prices reflect total round trip from our home base Canmore, Alberta.  View our drop-down menu for a list of locations or contact us for any additional requests.   Yes we do service Kananaskis Village for Calgary Airport Taxi Rides, Transportation to Canmore, Banff, Lake Louise.  Check our drop down of all the choices.  

Kananaskis Country - Back Drop to Movies

Your Destination to Nature Untouched!

Your Destination to Nature Untouched!

When exploring the Kananaskis region, visitors can expect a formal and educational experience. This protected area, situated below the Canadian Rockies, has been dedicated to preserving nature since 1978. It offers a vast range of wilderness activities and opportunities for both locals and tourists to enjoy. Despite being overshadowed by nearby hotspots like Banff and Jasper, Kananaskis is Alberta's hidden gem. Located just west of Calgary and bordering Canmore and Banff, it serves as a beautiful and less crowded alternative to Banff National Park. With over 4,000 square kilometers (1,500 square miles) of breathtaking terrain to cover, outdoor enthusiasts can explore challenging trails that boast stunning views.

Whether visiting for a day or longer, there are endless activities to partake in throughout the seasons, including golfing, rafting, hiking, camping, kayaking, skiing, and more. From ice skating on frozen ponds in winter to canoeing on picturesque lakes in summer, Kananaskis offers something for everyone. With its world-class mountain sports, renowned dining options, and opportunities for family adventures or special events like weddings and meetings, visitors are guaranteed to find their own mountain life adventure in Kananaskis. This protected wilderness area borders Banff National Park and encompasses various provincial parks, wilderness parks, recreational parks, and ecological reserves.

When exploring the Kananaskis region, visitors can expect a formal and educational experience. This protected area, situated below the Canadian Rockies, has been dedicated to preserving nature since 1978. It offers a vast range of wilderness activities and opportunities for both locals and tourists to enjoy. Despite being overshadowed by nearby hotspots like Banff and Jasper, Kananaskis is Alberta's hidden gem. Located just west of Calgary and bordering Canmore and Banff, it serves as a beautiful and less crowded alternative to Banff National Park. With over 4,000 square kilometers (1,500 square miles) of breathtaking terrain to cover, outdoor enthusiasts can explore challenging trails that boast stunning views.

Whether visiting for a day or longer, there are endless activities to partake in throughout the seasons, including golfing, rafting, hiking, camping, kayaking, skiing, and more. From ice skating on frozen ponds in winter to canoeing on picturesque lakes in summer, Kananaskis offers something for everyone. With its world-class mountain sports, renowned dining options, and opportunities for family adventures or special events like weddings and meetings, visitors are guaranteed to find their own mountain life adventure in Kananaskis. This protected wilderness area borders Banff National Park and encompasses various provincial parks, wilderness parks, recreational parks, and ecological reserves.

Best Things To Do in Kananaskis

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mount kidd kananaskis golf course looking to mountains in the background
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rafting kananaskis river adventure companies
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pomeroy kananaskis mountain resort nordic spa pools area
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dog sledding canmore spray lakes experience togo or snow dogs for yourself
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nakiska ski resort with mountain backdrop looking godly
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Kananaskis Dining

The Pomeroy Kananaskis Mountain Lodge has an impressive selection of 4 restaurants available for your dining pleasure. Additionally, you'll find a wide variety of dining options in the nearby town of Canmore, boasting over 100 restaurants. Here is a link to for starting point.

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Kananaskis Activities

Uncover the abundant selection of activities at your disposal in Kananaskis Country, spanning from hiking, golfing, rafting, biking skiing, sightseeing to treating yourself to a blissful Nordic spa retreat. The magnificent scenery will undoubtedly leave you spellbound.

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Gift Yourself

Explore the beauty of Kananaskis Village, where you'll find a limited number of commercial establishments that preserve the natural surroundings. For shopping experience, head to Canmore & Banff, offering a diverse range to find that perfect vacation memento.

Hiking Kananaskis

Hiking Kananaskis

Alltrails.com provides an amazing overview of all the trails in Kananaskis Country. For the Top 5 Hiking Trails In Kananaskis click here. Here is also the link to the best research tool for hiking trails. Best Trails in Kananaskis

Alltrails.com provides an amazing overview of all the trails in Kananaskis Country. For the Top 5 Hiking Trails In Kananaskis click here. Here is also the link to the best research tool for hiking trails. Best Trails in Kananaskis

VRBO Near Kananaskis Village

VRBO Near Kananaskis Village

Stay in a Mountain Retreat for your Vacation. Stay in Luxury

Enjoy the snow at Nakiska Ski Resort, or the Magical Golfing at Mt. Kidd or Mt Lorrette. Kananaskis is an amazing views to see.. Thus why the movie industry uses the back drops of Kananaskis Country to make it look like Alaska. Come see for ourself and treat your stay at a Mountain Retreat.

Stay in a Mountain Retreat for your Vacation. Stay in Luxury

Enjoy the snow at Nakiska Ski Resort, or the Magical Golfing at Mt. Kidd or Mt Lorrette. Kananaskis is an amazing views to see.. Thus why the movie industry uses the back drops of Kananaskis Country to make it look like Alaska. Come see for ourself and treat your stay at a Mountain Retreat.

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Are Kananaskis Page is a starting point of things to do and research for your trip. If you need any questions from a local knowledge perspective or require transportation, we are here to help 24 hours a day. Call our main line or fill out this contact form.

FAQ - Kananaskis aka Hollywood North - Alaska

Popular Ones

  • Legends of the Fall 1994
  • Last of the Dogmen 1995
  • The Edge 1996
  • I'll Be Home For Christmas 1998
  • Mystery Alaska 1999
  • Shanghai Noon 2000
  • Snow Dogs 2002
  • X-Men 2: X-Men United 2003
  • Brokeback Mountain 2005
  • The Assassination of Jessie Jame by the Coward Robert Ford 2007
  • Bourne Legacy 2012
  • Interstellar 2014
  • Revenant 2015
  • War for the Planet of the Apes 2017
  • Jumanji 2019
  • Togo ( Disney ) 2019
  • Last of Us 2022

Others

  • Little Big Man 1969
  • Cameron of the Royal Mounted 1921
  • Forty-Ninth Parallel 1941
  • Northwest Stampede 1948
  • Nikki, Wild Dog of the North 1961
  • Dr. Strangelove 1964
  • When The North Wind Blows 1974
  • Mustang Country 1976
  • The High Country 1981
  • Death Hunt 1981
  • Kelly 1981
  • Harry Tracy Desperado 1982
  • Stone Fox 1986
  • Dead-Bang 1989
  • The Fourth War 1990
  • Angel Flight Down 1996
  • Wild America 1997
  • Speaking of Sex 2001
  • John Q 2002
  • Angels Fall 2007
  • The Right King of Wrong 2014
  • Love in the Alps
  • Snowkissed

  • https://www.imdb.com/search/title/?locations=Canmore%2C+Alberta%2C+Canada
  • https://thecanadianrockies.com/what-movies-have-been-filmed-in-canmore/
  • https://www.travelalberta.com/articles/2023/must-see-blockbusters-and-tv-productions-filmed-in-alberta

Yes with our home base out of Canmore we are only 45 minutes away to be able to do any rides to the Calgary Airport or even Banff direction. If you are arriving at Calgary Airport we can pick you up there as well. Check out our YYC Calgary Airport Page for more information. Our drop down menu above has all the flat rate transparent pricing for locations.

Yes we do Kananaskis taxi rides all the time for Banff & Canmore. Whether you are going for night on the town or just finished adventuring in Kananaskis and need transporation back to your Mountain Retreat, we can help you out. Call us at 14039964223 for immediate service.

We have some fantastic recommendations! The Nordic Spa is absolutely amazing and many guests come to Kananaskis specifically for the tranquility and spa experience. If you're a golf enthusiast, you must check out Mt Kidd and Mt. Lorrette for some of the best golfing with breathtaking mountain views. It's truly unbeatable and offers the best deal in Alberta. Our facilities are top-notch. For all the adventurers out there, Kananaskis offers endless hiking trails with stunning views that even attract film makers to the area. It's as close to nature as you can get without any human disturbances. In fact, we've observed more bears near the end of highway 40 than anywhere else in the Rocky Mountains from Jasper to Yoho National Park to Radium. The lack of traffic is why animals roam around more, so don't forget to bring bear spray. Additionally, we've provided a website as a starting point for all your trip ideas.

There is 3 Golf Courses in Kananaskis Country. Mt Kidd, Mt Lorette and Brewsters Kananaskis Ranch. Hands down the Mt. Kidd & Mt Lorette at the same facility boasts 36 holes is a true must play. The world class golfing with the mountainous terrain has your back drop, will even make your crappy shots look amazing, has the views take your breath away. With recent renovations after the flood of 2013, another 20 million was spent to get the golf course open again. This is the best value in Alberta to Play such two amazing golf courses with such beauty. Plan to play 36 holes and stay at the very close Pomeroy Kananaskis Mountain Lodge or the numerous Airbnb's & Vrbo's in Canmore. You will want to bring your canmore for all the amazing photos.

Pomeroy Kananaskis Mountain Lodge has 4 restaurants in the facility. If you wish to venture out, Canmore offers over 100 restaurants and is 45 minutes away. With a huge variety of food categories, Canmore will have a unique flavor for you to try out. Check out our menu above for all the restaurants we suggest in each category.

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