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BANFF • CANMORE KANANASKIS • LAKE LOUISE
DIGITAL DETOX Take a moment to reconnect with nature by taking a quiet stroll and opening up your senses. Smell the wildflowers in mountain meadows. Feel the warmth of the summer sun and watch how it speckles through the trees. Listen to the water as it trickles over the rocks. For accessible places to connect with nature, try the Fenland Loop (p 29) in Banff or the Bow River Loop by Riverside Park (p 29) in Canmore. -TJ
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EDITOR’S PICK
Looking for that perfect photography moment? Try something extraordinary in the Canadian Rockies! Take a heli-hike with White Mountain Adventures (p 40) and discover the mountains far from the press of people. Get your photo with unobstructed views on a unique hike far from town. For a classic mountain shot at one of the Canadian Rockies most iconic places, take the Lake Louise & Moraine Lake Tour from Discover Banff Tours (p 42). Visit the hotspots of Lake Louise and Moraine Lake in the comfort of a shuttle and get the photos everyone wants! These busy areas may not be accessible by vehicle, making this tour the perfect solution to reaching these beautiful lakes. -TAYLOR JAINE 24
whererockies.com BANFF, CANMORE, KANANASKIS, LAKE LOUISE
LEAVE NO TRACE The sharp increase of trail users last summer resulted in a need to educate the public about etiquette. Pack out what you pack in. If the garbage bins are full, take your waste with you. On the trail, bikers yield to hikers, and everyone yields to horses. If the trailhead is full, find another trail. We have some great suggestions on p 27. With a little bit of effort, we can all enjoy beautiful Canadian Rockies. -KB
