Kananaskis Country is just a short drive from Calgary so a quick birthday road trip it was.
We checked out the Elbow River Provincial Recreation Day Use Area, had dinner in Bragg Creek, and drove around Kananaskis at the most beautiful time of...
Kananaskis Country is just a short drive from Calgary so a quick birthday road trip it was.
We checked out the Elbow River Provincial Recreation Day Use Area, had dinner in Bragg Creek, and drove around Kananaskis at the most beautiful time of day...evening.
The forests are gorgeous in the evening with the setting sun twinkling through the trees.
Anytime is a good time for a quick trip to beautiful Kananaskis Country, Alberta, Canada.
The Grim Reaper warns drivers to SLOW DOWN on the curvy mountain roads.
A Kananaskis family makes their point with this chilling reminder at the end of their mountain driveway. Curves and hairpin turns are everywhere so slow down and obey the...
The Grim Reaper warns drivers to SLOW DOWN on the curvy mountain roads.
A Kananaskis family makes their point with this chilling reminder at the end of their mountain driveway. Curves and hairpin turns are everywhere so slow down and obey the speed limits.
Kananaskis Country, Alberta, Canada
Stop at the Elbow River Day Use Area off Hwy 66 for a picnic. Upper site that l am on is wheelchair accessible. The lower picnic sites are not. Washrooms and Bear Bin Garbage Bins onsite.
Kananaskis Country, Alberta, Canada
The big parking lot at the Elbow River Day Use Area can accommodate lots of vehicles and even RVs.
Boat launch, picnic sites and trails nearby.
Kananaskis Country, Alberta, Canada
A great tourist destination just outside Bragg Creek is the amazing Trading Post. Stop in and browse through this historic Trading Post at 117 White Avenue, Bragg Creek, Alberta, Canada
Just behind my son is a massive open meadow so we stopped to see if there was any wildlife in the meadow. No bears today, just gorgeous scenery.
Kananaskis Country, Alberta, Canada
I would love to see this Bear Proof Bin in use! This is where the small garbage bins are dumped. What an incredible contraption to keep the bears out of the garbage!
Kananaskis Country, Alberta, Canada.
Backside view of a huge Bear Proof garbage bin.
It is so important to Leave No Trace Behind and always clean up your garbage and put it in a secure Bear Proof Bin.
Help keep our Parks litter free!
Kananaskis Country, Alberta, Canada.
A sign reminding everyone to put out your campfires. Make 100% sure your campfire is completely out. Soak it and soak it again. The forests are home to our
wildlife and many other creatures. Put that campfire out for their sake please.
Kananaski...
A sign reminding everyone to put out your campfires. Make 100% sure your campfire is completely out. Soak it and soak it again. The forests are home to our
wildlife and many other creatures. Put that campfire out for their sake please.
Kananaskis Country, Alberta, Canada.
The entrance to the Elbow River Boat Launch & Day Use Area from Hwy 66 is on the left in this photo. Easy to find, just minutes from the Town of Bragg Creek.
This is a scenic spot for a picnic in Kananaskis Country, Alberta, Canada.
It is wise to be aware of any warnings or restrictions in the area you are picnicking in.
Please obey any Fire Restrictions or Bans. This area has several beautiful picnic spots away from the river which runs very fast and is extremely cold....
It is wise to be aware of any warnings or restrictions in the area you are picnicking in.
Please obey any Fire Restrictions or Bans. This area has several beautiful picnic spots away from the river which runs very fast and is extremely cold. Falling in can kill you so use the utmost of caution near the river.
Kananaskis, Alberta, Canada
Family sized picnic spots are aplenty in Kananaskis. Day use only. some spots have firepits with grills and others do not. Great for large gatherings with lots of greenspace for some outdoor games. Find these in the Elbow River Provincial...
Family sized picnic spots are aplenty in Kananaskis. Day use only. some spots have firepits with grills and others do not. Great for large gatherings with lots of greenspace for some outdoor games. Find these in the Elbow River Provincial Recreation Area, Kananaskis, Alberta, Canada
The Elbow River Provincial Recreation Area is a Day Use Only area open from 7am to 11pm
There is plenty of parking, Bear Bin garbage bin and pit-vault washrooms.
Kananaskis Country, Alberta, Canada
The Elbow River Provincial Recreation Area has many Day Use Sites that have lots of space for the kids to kick a ball or for outdoor games.
Great family picnic area in beautiful Kananaskis Country, Alberta, Canada.
My son loves the scent of the forest and the silence. Just the birds, the sound of the breeze through the trees and the spectacular mountain air is good for the soul. Take that drive to somewhere you have never been before!
Kananaskis Country,...
My son loves the scent of the forest and the silence. Just the birds, the sound of the breeze through the trees and the spectacular mountain air is good for the soul. Take that drive to somewhere you have never been before!
Kananaskis Country, Alberta, Canada