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BANFF • CANMORE KANANASKIS • LAKE LOUISE
EXPERIENCE THE OPEN TOP
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EDITOR’S PICK
UNWIND
BACKCOUNTRY COMFORT
Playing in the mountains can be intense. Release some tension with professional treatments from excellent mountain spas. The awardwinning Willow Stream Spa (p 43) offers an array of treatments to help you relax, recover and reconnect with the mountains. Rapunzel's (p 43) uses sustainable products so both you and the planet can feel good. -TJ
Adventuring into the backcountry doesn’t have to mean roughing it! Hike the 11 km trail from Lake Louise to Skoki Lodge (p 35) and experience comfortable cabins, homecooked meals and some of the most stunning mountain views around. In Kananaskis, drive right to the door of Mount Engadine Lodge (p 35) for delicious food, a great stay and some amazing backcountry trails for biking, hiking exploring, accessible from the lodge’s front door. -KATE BARKER
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ABOVE: OPEN TOP TOURING COURTESY OF PURSUIT LEFT: SKOKI LODGE // TRAVEL ALBERTA // PAUL ZIZKA @PAULZIZKAPHOTO
If you’re looking for a new and exciting way to experience Banff and the Canadian Rockies, look no further than Pursuit’s new Open Top Touring (p 42) busses. These busses harken back to the automobiles of the 1930’s and the original tours conceived by the Brewster Brothers. The Open Top busses mimic the old ones in design and purpose, but they are custom built to meet today’s standards of safety. Each bus is impeccable, from the stylish grille to the leather and suede interior. These large, luxurious and custom built vehicles provide the best views of the grandeur of the mountains. You’ve never seen the Rockies like this before! -KATE BARKER
