Discover the fascinating ancient indigenous legends and explore the unique sacred geography of the 5 most photographed mountains in the Canadian Rockies between Canmore and Banff.

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Come explore the Bow River Flats where you have wide open panoramic views of some of the most photographed mountains in the world: Cascade Mountain, Mount Rundle, Ehagay Nakoda, The Three Sisters, Grotto Mountain and Mount Lougheed.

These mountains get their distinctive shapes from the Rundle Thrust Fault effect, which gives this 50 km range between Canmore to Banff many of the most iconic mountains in the entire Rocky Mountains chain.

In addition to the unique geology of their formation, these mountains really come to life when you hear the ancient indigenous stories of how they are seen as living beings and sacred guardians.

On this Canmore Walking Tour, you’ll learn the modern stories of how the mountains formed as well as the ancient stories of their creation from local indigenous legends.

You will have a chance to pause and contemplate with a guided mindful walking session and sitspot meditation to reflect on these stories and how these mountains inspire awe and wonder.

Along the way, you’ll also learn about the interconnected ecology of flora, fauna and fungi in the Canadian Rockies through exploring the biodiversity-rich montane and riparian ecosystem along the Bow River.

On this Canmore walking tour, we regularly see beavers, bald eagles, coyotes, elk, deer and a rich diversity of birds singing in the trees.

We will start at the Canmore Off-Leash Dog Park on lower Cougar Creek and walk along the Bow River Flats exploring some of the best scenic viewpoints of the surrounding mountain landscapes.

Bring your camera and prepare yourself for a completely different way of seeing the most iconic mountains of the Bow Valley.

Enjoy the bonus of marvelling in awe at the incredible beauty of these sacred mountains during the golden hour.

Please meet your guide at the Canmore Off-Leash Dog Park parking lot.

Immerse yourself in nature on a guided walking tour along the Bow River.
Discover the local flora and fauna, including wildflowers and birds.
Enjoy a mindful sensory walk by the river and a sitspot meditation.
Learn about the indigenous history and legends of Canmore.
Admire the Three Sisters reflected in the water at a scenic viewpoint.

Includes:
Guided ecological walk
Flora and fauna identification
Sitspot meditation by the river
Indigenous history insights
Local Canmore legends
Transportation to meeting point
Food and drinks

 

 

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