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Lake at Heritage Pointe Hiking Club, 8 Heritage Lake Boulevard, Calgary, AB (2026)

08/23/2026

Yesterday, members of our Lake at Heritage Pointe Hiking Club hiked the Upper Kananaskis Falls Trail in Kananaskis Country. This Moderate Out-and-Back hike was 9.8 kilometres long and had about 288 metres of elevation gain. The weather started off cloudy with a few drops of rain, but it was sunny and 25 C by the time we finished. This hike is a great one and will be repeated in the future. After the hike, we had lunch at the Summit Restaurant at the Kananaskis Golf Course.

The trailhead is in the Interlake area between Upper Kananaskis Lake and Lower Kananaskis Lake. The Kananaskis Lakes comprise the Upper and Lower Kananaskis Lakes, stunning glacier-fed alpine reservoirs located in Peter Lougheed Provincial Park, roughly 140 km southwest of Calgary. Surrounded by rugged peaks, the area offers scenic hiking, backcountry camping, and non-motorized water recreation

Upper Kananaskis Lake is a natural lake that was turned into a reservoir in Kananaskis Country in Alberta, Canada. The lake is part of a series of natural and man-made lakes in the Kananaskis and Bow Valleys used for hydro electric power, flood control, and water reserves for the Bow River water users such as the city of Calgary. The lake is also used for recreational activities, with hiking paths surrounding the lake (and cross-country skiing trails in the winter).

Peter Lougheed Provincial Park is in Kananaskis Country about 90 kilometres (56 mi) west of Calgary, along the Kananaskis Trail in Alberta, Canada. This park is within Alberta's Rocky Mountains. The park was originally named Kananaskis Provincial Park, but was renamed after Peter Lougheed, premier of Alberta from 1971 to 1985, when he retired in 1986. One of the largest provincial parks in Alberta, it encompasses 304 square kilometres (117 mi2) around Kananaskis Lakes. The park provides amenities for camping and fishing along with trails for hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, and cross-country skiing. There are six vehicular access campgrounds and six backcountry campgrounds in the park. Wildlife living in Peter Lougheed Provincial Park include grizzly bears, black bears, elk, deer, moose, bighorn sheep, cougars, lynx, northern Rocky Mountain wolves and the occasional mountain goat.

See first comment below for Relive video of our hike showing our route and more pictures along the way.

If you would like to know more about our club, please email [email protected].

08/09/2026

Yesterday, members of our Lake at Heritage Pointe Hiking Club hiked the Edworthy Falls via the Elbow Lake Trail in Kananaskis Country. This Moderate Out-and-Back hike was 10 kilometres long and had about 350 metres of elevation gain. This is a beautiful hike and we all agreed that it is one of our best hikes.

We started off with a short but rather steep climb towards Elbow Lake which forms the headwaters of the Elbow River.

Approximately 40% of Calgary’s drinking water is sourced from the Elbow River. From Elbow Lake to Edworthy Falls was a relatively flat hike through spruce forests and alpine meadows alongside a still very small Elbow River and surrounded by majestic, jagged mountain peaks.

Yesterday’s hike was followed by a group lunch at the Little New York Bistro in Longview. As usual, it was very good.

Enjoy the pictures. Also see the video in the first comment.

08/02/2026

Yesterday, some members of our
Lake at Heritage Pointe Hiking Club hiked around 10 kilometres at Bow Lake in Banff National Park. It was a beautiful sunny day with no rain, some smoke ,and minimal wind. The temperature was 13 C when we started and 20 C when we finished.

Bow Glacier Falls Trail runs along the shores of the glacial-fed Bow Lake, featuring stunning panoramic views of its headwaters. This is a wonderful trail along a mostly simple path that features a clear blue lake, waterfalls, views of mountains, rock scrambles and so much wildlife! The trail starts at the Lodge at Bow Lake just off HWY 93 - the Icefields Parkway. It wraps along the shore to the southwest corner of the lake, meeting a long rustic staircase that will take you up the hill into a valley where you can venture over to Bow Glacier Falls.

Bow Glacier and Bow Lake form the headwaters of Bow River which supplies 60% of Calgary’s drinking water.

The trail was closed in June 2025 for about one year after a fatal rockslide at the end of the trail next the waterfall. Two people were killed by the rockslide and three others were injured. Parks Canada reopened the area in early July 2026 following a detailed geotechnical assessment. However, there are newly installed warning signs marking the end of the official trail, advising hikers to stay away from the cliffside and higher-risk hazard zones closer to the falls.

If you would like to learn more about our community hiking club, please email [email protected].

07/19/2026

Yesterday, 19 members of our Lake at Heritage Pointe Hiking Club completed an incredible hike at Sunshine Meadows in Banff National Park. It was beautiful day with temperatures ranging from 15 to 20 C, sunny skies, no rain, and excellent trail conditions.

We took a 22-minute gondola ride from the Sunshine parking lot to Sunshine Village and from there we took a chairlift to Mount Standish where we started our hike.

We hiked 8 kilometres on the Sunshine Meadows trail and climbed around 300 metres doing so. Our altitude ranged from 2140 metres above sea level to 2410 metres above sea level. We visited three mountain lakes, hiked through alpine meadows, and had spectacular views of the surrounding mountains.

We saw many wildflowers including alpine Forget-Me-Nots, alpine butter cups, alpine strawberries, alpine crocus, and Indian paintbrush. From a wildlife point of view, we saw dozens of Columbian ground squirrels. These highly active, photogenic rodents are a staple of the alpine landscape. They are known for their habit of standing upright on their hind legs and letting out shrill alarm chirps when hikers approach.

After the hike, we had lunch at Mad Trappers in Sunshine Village.

From Wikipedia: “The Sunshine Meadows are a natural garden set at an altitude of approximately 2,300 metres (7,500 feet). It is located within the peaks of the Canadian Rocky Mountains of Banff National Park. From the vantage point of Sunshine Meadows one has a clear view of Mount Assiniboine, the highest peak in the region at 3,618 metres (11,870 feet). Sunshine Meadows is located 18 km directly southwest of Banff, Alberta, and spans along both sides of the Continental Divide (between Alberta and British Columbia).

It is the unique mountain scenery which makes Sunshine Meadows a notable habitat. Sunshine Meadows offers a colourful array of wildflowers and other alpine tree line vegetation. The fragile alpine terrain has a growing season of just a few months, as the area is covered by snow October to mid-June. Situated at 2,300 metres, the temperatures drop below freezing in every month of the year. In July and August temperatures can range from 30 degrees Celsius above zero to freezing. The field of fragile wildflowers and lichens blooms into colour in mid-June, and nature is in full bloom July through August. In September the scenery alters dramatically, with the larches turning yellow and red in the season’s final burst of colour.”

07/12/2026

Yesterday, ten members of our Lake at Heritage Pointe Hiking Club hiked the Lower Eagle Hill and Deer Ridge Loop trail located in the Sibbald Lake Provincial Recreation Area west of Calgary. The hike was 7.1 kilometres long and had 280 metres of elevation gain including a steep heart thumping climb one third of the way into the hike. The weather was perfect with sunny skies, a slight breeze and temperatures ranging from 15 C to 25 C.

We saw an abundance of wildflowers along the way with at least a dozen different species including Alberta Wildrose, Indian paintbrush, sticky geranium, cow parsnip and wood lily.

After the hike, we had lunch at the nearby Smitty’s at the Chiniki Cultural Centre on TransCanada Highway. It’s a beautiful facility. The food was good and the service friendly and responsive. The Chiniki Cultural Centre is a welcoming space dedicated to sharing the history, traditions and living culture of the Îyârhe Nakoda (Stoney Nakoda) people. Through cultural displays, historical exhibits and locally crafted items, the Centre offers visitors an opportunity to learn more about the Nation’s stories, teachings and enduring connection to the land. Situated inside Smitty’s Family Restaurant in Mînî Thnî, Alberta, the Centre invites both community members and travellers to pause, reflect and deepen their understanding of Chiniki heritage while passing through the Bow Valley region.

The name Sibbald Flats and Sibbald Lake comes from its ranching tradition. The Sibbalds were one of the first settlers to reside here in 1875. Because the nearest post for supplies was Montana, the Sibbald boys joined the annual caravans bringing back food, materials, and long horned steers. Frank Sibbald took some of these cattle to the open grasslands and became the area’s first rancher. Grazing leases are still in effect today, which is why you may see signs of ranching in the area! For sake of time reference, Fort Calgary was only built in 1875, and the CPR had not yet started construction (1881 to 1885).

06/28/2026

Yesterday, members of our Lake at Heritage Pointe Hiking Club hiked 10.2 kilometres on the South Whaleback Valley Loop trail located approximately 125 kilometres southwest of Heritage Pointe on Highway 22 (i.e., the Cowboy Trail). The weather was a mix of sun and cloud, and we did experience a drizzle of rain. It was a great hike.

The trail is located within the Black Creek Heritage Rangeland which is a 7,760-hectare protected area in southwestern Alberta, located about 140 km south of Calgary. It encompasses the eastern slopes of the Whaleback Ridge, preserving native montane grasslands while allowing for active cattle grazing and specific off-highway vehicle (OHV) recreation.

On our hike we did encounter some Angus (black) and Charolais (white) cattle that were grazing in the rangeland . Signs at the entrance indicated that the cattle likely belonged to the Waldron Grazing Co-operative Ltd. Established in 1962, the Waldron Grazing Co-operative Ltd. is the largest deeded block of land on the eastern slopes of Alberta.

We saw many wildflowers along the way including Silky Lupine, Sticking Geranium, and the Wildrose of Alberta. We also saw some bones on the trail that we originally thought were skulls. Using AI, the bones were later identified as being the pelvis of either cattle or deer.

If you would like more information about our club, please email [email protected].

06/21/2026

Yesterday, 14 members of our Lake at Heritage Pointe Hiking Club hiked the Elbow Valley/Riverview Trail in Kananaskis Country west of Bragg Creek. This Moderate loop hike was 8.3 kilometres long and had about 300 metres of elevation gain. It was a good workout.

This trail had it all from deep forest, aspen groves, pine woods, open vistas to a beautiful riverside hike. The weather was sunny with minimal wind, and the rain did not start until we were done.

The forests were a verdant green and we saw many wildflowers including Indian paintbrush, Alberta Wildrose, lupine, western wood lilies, buttercups and even lots of dandelions which look great in the wild when blooming.

After the hike, the group had lunch at Creekers Bistro in Bragg Creek.

If you would like to know more about our club, please email [email protected].

06/08/2026

Yesterday, members of our Lake at Heritage Pointe Hiking Club drove to Drumheller and completed an easy 9-kilometre-long hike in the badlands of Drumheller near the Royal Tyrell Museum of Paleontology. It was a beautiful day for a hike with mostly sunny skies and temperatures in the low to mid teens.

This trail started at the Royal Tyrrell Museum parking area and took us through Midland Provincial Park, which is filled with beautiful high desert-like scenery and some nice, treed areas. The trail than continued along the northern shore of the Red Deer River before turning around.

Midland Provincial Park is a provincial park located in Alberta, Canada. Once the site of the Midland Coal Mine, it was designated as a provincial park on June 5, 1979. It now hosts the Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology. It is located 6 km west of Drumheller on Highway 838 (North Dinosaur Trail).

After the hike, we drove to the “ghost’ town of Wayne and had lunch at the Last Chance Saloon. Wayne, Alberta is a former coal-mining boomtown and near-ghost town located just 15 minutes southeast of Drumheller. It is primarily famous for the legendary Last Chance Saloon, its "11 Bridges" access road, and its reputation as a haunted frontier destination.

In Wayne yesterday, approximately twenty owners of Aston Martin cars stopped by for lunch at the Saloon. Pictures are included.

The Last Chance Saloon & Rosedeer Hotel: Built in 1913, these historic structures are the last remaining buildings from Wayne's booming mining era. The saloon was famously won in a poker game by the Dayman family. Visitors can still view framed bullet holes from the 1950s and enjoy pub food.

The 11 Bridges: To reach this remote Badlands hamlet, motorists must cross the Rosebud River over 11 consecutive single-lane wooden bridges within a short driving distance.

A Coal Mining Ghost Town: Once a bustling community of over 2,500 people with several operational mines, Wayne's population dropped sharply to roughly 35 residents after the mines were shuttered in the 1950s.

Enjoy the pictures.

If you would like to know more about our club, please email [email protected].

05/19/2026

Yesterday, members of our Lake at Heritage Pointe Hiking Club completed a 7.6-kilometre hike at McKinnon Flats on the Bow River southeast of Indus. It was a beautiful spring day to enjoy some fresh prairie air. After this weekend’s cold, rain and snow, it was nice to get out there.

The trees and grass were a vivid new growth green; the Bow River had a strong current and we saw several wildflowers along the way. We also saw several cyclists on the trails and some fishermen along the Bow River.

After the hike, we had lunch at the nearby Serenity Golf Course.
McKinnon Flats is named after Lachlan McKinnon who established a ranch in the valley in the late 1890s. All that remains now are the foundation of an old barn and an old rusting tractor.

Enjoy the pictures. If you would like more information about our club, please send an email to [email protected].

10/05/2025

Yesterday members of our Lake at Heritage Pointe Hiking Club hiked 6.5 kilometres in the Brown-Lowery Provincial Park located about 50 kilometres southwest of Calgary. It was a cool day with hiking temperature of 7 C, partly cloudy skies and some very light drizzle at times. Thankfully we were all properly dressed for the weather.

History of Brown-Lowery Provincial Park:

a. Brown-Lowery Provincial Park is a provincial park in Alberta, Canada. It is located 27 kilometres northwest of Turner Valley and 49 kilometres southwest of Calgary. It is situated east from Alberta's Rocky Mountains.

b. Brown-Lowery has an area of 3 km2 (1.2 sq mi) and is situated at an elevation of 1,370 m (4,490 ft). It was established on October 29, 1992, and is maintained by Alberta Tourism, Parks and Recreation.

c. From 1896 to 1915 logging took place on various parts of the property and remnants of this activity including buildings and roads (now part of the parks’ trail system) survive today. Home Oil acquired the land in 1943 and ran seismic surveys in the 1950s looking for oil and gas. Old seismic lines dominate the landscape and like the old logging roads now act as trails in the park. The park is named for the founders of the Home Oil Company, James Lowery and Robert Brown. The company donated the land to the government of Alberta in 1969 for it to be kept in its natural state. It became a Provincial Recreation Area in 1974, and in 1992 was designated as Brown Lowery Provincial Park.

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