Top Adventures in Sawback
Climb Mt. Cory
Park at the viewpoint parking lot on the left side of the highway, approximately 2.8 km (1.7 mi) after turning off of the Trans Canada Highway. The trailhead is easily located on the north side of the highway.
The approach is short but steep and s...
Climb Aftonroe
Route on Mount CoryThe spectacular view of the river and forest below is called Backswamp- in the past it was referred to as Aftonroe by a local writer Jon Whyte- The naming of this route was made in his memory5.7 Sport Route- 9 Pitches
Approach: ...
Hike Mount Bourgeau
Taking Hwy 1 West of Banff for approximately 8 miles you'll come to the Bourgeau Lake Trailhead. This trail starts with a 4.5 mile, 2460ft elevation through the forest to the beautiful Bourgeau Lake. This glacial tarn signals the start of the alpi...
12 miles
2460 ft gain
Hike to Bourgeau Lake and Harvey Pass
The trailhead for Bourgeau Lake/Harvey Pass is on the west side of Trans-Canada Highway approximately 5 miles west of Banff. The turn-off is approximately 0.9 miles past the Sunshine Village Ski Resort exit. There is a small parking lot and a re...
12.5 miles
3360 ft gain
Hike to Bourgeau Lake
The Bourgeau Lake trailhead offers easy parking and bathrooms before departing. The hike begins with approximately an hour and a half of fairly easy walking through forest with several glimpses of the surrounding mountains and Wolverine Creek. T...
9.3 miles
2329.4 ft gain
Ice Climbing at Bear Spirit
From the parking lot head East for about 200m, to find the trail that heads North. The trail follows the riverbed for about 45 minutes and in parts is washed out. A piece of flagging tape and a downed tree that is used as a bench marks the point w...
Hike the Cory & Edith Pass Trail
Going west from Banff, take the first exit for Highway 1A (Bow Valley Parkway). Take the first right up to the fireside picnic area and begin your hike here.
The first 5kms of the hike climb uphill through the forest, making up most of the 915m e...
9.3 miles
3002 ft gain
Rock Climb Escargot Corner
6 Pitches5.6-5.8 Climbing
Sustained climbing for the grade. You follow up 2 right facing corners with some face climbing.I really enjoyed this route and found it worth the long approach.
Approach requires a few hours of consistent elevation gain a...
Ski Sunshine Village
Do you like skiing wide open slopes of light, fluffy powder? How about staring off at massive, jagged peaks while you do it? Then do I have the resort for you…
Sunshine Village in the heart of Banff National Park offers something for everyone on t...
Hike to Healy Pass
Head up to Healy Pass in late September or early October to check out the beautiful larch trees in their golden glory. Sunshine Meadows, Assiniboine, and other amazing views can be seen from the top of this easy trail. Start your adventure in the ...
7.5 miles
2198.2 ft gain
Sunshine Village Gondola and Standish Quad Chairlift Hike
If you're looking for an adventure in the Banff area that's not as crowded as the main tourist attractions but offers as spectacular of views, check this gem out. Make sure to check hours of operation before going, gondola/ ski lift are not alway...
6.2 miles
902.2 ft gain
Backpack Mount Assiniboine: Sunshine Village to Mount Shark
This trek specifically covers the distance from Sunshine Village to Mount Shark. You will need a car at Mt. Shark, as there are no shuttles from that location to Canomre or any local areas. Otherwise, you can try to hitch a ride back – your best b...
34.6 miles
3494.1 ft gain
