SUMMER ACTIVITIES GOLF

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1 SUMMER ACTIVITIES GOLF Designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr., the two acclaimed courses: Mt. Kidd and Mt. Lorette are a golfer s paradise! Ranked among the world s best, the Kananaskis Country Golf Course is proud to be the only Alberta facility to be selected by Golf Digest for the Great Service and Great Value award, receiving a 4½ star rating out of 5! Open May through to October, depending on weather. Kananaskis Country Golf Course Fax: Groups 8 and under: Tee time contact numbers: Phone: or Office opens daily at 8:00 a.m. during the golf season. Groups of more than 8: Sales Office: Phone: Other nearby golf courses in Canmore: The Golf Course at SilverTip Stewart Creek Golf Club Ph: Ph: Fx: Fx: TENNIS Four tennis courts are available for all village guests. The courts are open daily from 9:00 am until 12:00 am. (Night lights). Racquet Rentals are available through Peregrine Sports in the Village Centre. ROLLER BLADING Skate an abundance of paths with breathtaking scenic views. Open seasonally from May to October, depending on snow conditions. Rentals of all safety equipment, helmet, elbow & kneepads, hand and wrist protectors are available through Peregrine Sports in the Village Centre. RENTALS Peregrine Sports located in the Village Centre is available for rentals of mountain bikes, helmets, safety gear, roller blades, tennis rackets, as well as, winter equipment such as cross-country skis, snowshoes and ice skates. Patrick De Caigny Peregrine Sports Ph:

2 MOUNTAIN BIKING With over 1400 kilometres of paved and backcountry trails, Kananaskis offers more mountain biking opportunities than any other location in Alberta. Mountain bikes are available for rent through Peregrine Sports. Hourly, half-day or full-day guided excursions are available. Mirage Adventure Tours Inside Out Experience Ph: Ph: Fx: Fx: HORSEBACK RIDING For a real western experience try a trail ride on horseback. Equestrian rentals are available by the hour, full day and overnight trips. From barbecue luncheons to a full-blown hoedown; this is western hospitality at it's best. Ph: Fx: RAFTING & KAYAING Guided whitewater fun and adventure for first timers or thrills and wilderness for those looking for more of a challenge. Routes consist of class one to five rapids, slalom kayaking sites, narrow canyons and chutes. Or cruise through the waves in an inflatable two-person kayak. Dare to run the rivers and surf the waves. Qualified instructors introduce kayaking & rafting techniques and paddle strokes. Newfound skills can later be practised in gentle sections of the Kananaskis River. Available May September. Mirage Adventure Tours Inside Out Experience Ph: Ph: Fx: Fx: HIKING & SIGHTSEEING Experience some of the highlights of the Rockies. Travel on historic trails, roads and lakes and observe wildlife and nature at its finest. Go on your own, or take part in a guided trip. On the trail you may encounter mountain sheep, moose, elk or white tailed deer. Learn about backcountry travel with stories of the area. Mirage Adventure Tours Inside Out Experience Back of Beyond Ph: Ph: Ph: Fx: Fx: Fx:

3 HELICOPTER TOURS Share an adventure of a lifetime and experience the mountains off the beaten track. Enjoy a high country walk or discover the awe-inspiring views that can only be seen from the air. A step beyond the ordinary! Prices will vary depending on type of tour and company used. Karie Russell Dr. Jackie Cheng Alpine Helicopters Assiniboine Heli Tours Ph: Ph: Prices vary according to specified tour and season. Departures are from either Canmore or Kananaskis (depending on tour and company). GONDOLA LIFTS Enjoy Canada's highest on Sulphur Mountain with the Banff Gondola or Ride the Sky in the summer at Lake Louise, Canada s largest ski area! Have your camera on hand, the scenery is breathtaking! Banff Gondola Lake Louise Sightseeing Lifts Ph: Ph: FISHING Many lakes and ponds in Kananaskis are stocked annually with a variety of fish to give even the novice fisherman the opportunity to experience the thrill of landing their first catch. Easily accessible lakes include Barrier Lake, Upper and Lower Kananaskis Lakes and Mount Lorette Ponds which offers paved pathways around the ponds for wheelchair access. One-day fly-fishing trips to Lake Minnewanka, Bow River, Kananaskis Country, backcountry lakes and streams. Fly-fishing in the Bow River is excellent for Brown Trout up to eight pounds, Brookies up to two pounds and Rockies up to three pounds. "Float Trips" are available from April through October, while "Walk and Wade" trips are offered year-round. Jeff Perodeau John Samms Banff Fishing Unlimited Mountain Fly Fishers Ph: Ph: BOATING Lake Minnewanka Boat Tours operates three 48-passenger tour boats on Lake Minnewanka, just a 15-minute drive north of Banff. The tour takes about 1 hour 30 minutes, and travels 15 miles down the lake through some of the most interesting and spectacular scenery found anywhere in the park. Minnewanka Tours Limited Ph: ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

4 WINTER ACTIVITIES ALPINE SKIING (DOWNHILL) & SNOWBOARDING Kananaskis country offers two great ski hills. Nakiska, site of the 1988 Winter Olympic Alpine events, is located only five minutes away. Enjoy wide-open runs, Olympic length and groomed to perfection. For the more adventuresome, Fortress Mountain offers an excellent variety of terrain. Open December-April (weather dependent). Fortress Mountain is located twenty minutes from the Kananaskis Village area. Shuttle service is available from the hotel to Nakiska only. Nakiska Ph: NORDIC SKIING (CROSS-COUNTRY) Kananaskis Country has six cross-country ski areas varying from foothills skiing to skiing at the Canmore Nordic Centre, site of the 1988 Winter Olympic Games Nordic events. Trails are groomed regularly. Guided interpretative tours are available through Mirage Adventure Tours Or Inside out Experience. Cross-country ski equipment is available for rent through Peregrine Sports in the Village Centre. SNOWSHOEING See more of Kananaskis Country on a pair of snowshoes. Enjoy beautiful scenery and breath-taking views. Snowshoe rentals are available through Peregrine Sports Rental in the Village Centre. ICE SKATING Skating on the village pond has become a favourite pastime for visitors to Kananaskis Village. Skate rentals are available through Peregrine Sports Rental in the Village Centre. FISHING Yup! Fish bite in the winter too! Many lakes and ponds in Kananaskis are stocked annually with a variety of fish to give even the novice fisherman an opportunity to experience the thrill of landing the first catch. Walk and Wade trips are offered year round while ice fishing is a popular winter sport. Jeff Perodeau Banff Fishing Unlimited Ph:

5 SNOWMOBILING Experience the Canadian Rockies on snowmobile. Tour through backcountry and see the "Hanging Icefalls" of the Yoho Valley, "The Big Hill" and "The Spiral Tunnel". Season: Varies depending on snowfall - please call confirm. John Samms Challenge Enterprises Ph: DOG SLEDDING Experience the true north with village or backcountry dog sled tours. Snowy Owl Dog Sled Tours offers a broad range of tours ranging from one hour to overnight excursions. Additional adventure options include: Fairweather winter camping, ice fishing and igloo building! Season: Mid-November - April (weather dependent) Snowy Owl Sled Dog Tours Howling Dog Tours Ph: Ph: SLEIGH RIDES Sleigh bells ring, are you listening? Sleigh rides departing from the village can be arranged for the ultimate tour of a winter wonderland. Season: December - March. Ph: SNOCOACH INTERPRETIVE TOUR Based at beautiful, deep in the Kananaskis Valley, enjoy the Dream Catcher tour aboard unique Snocoaches that take visitors on a safe and comfortable interpretative tour. Coupled with an authentic western-canadian style lunch at the impressive Ranch, this is a half-day excursion you don t want to miss! Additional group activities are also available. Ph: