Canmore to Kananaskis Lakes
78 km one way
A short drive from Calgary, leave the path well beaten and enter Kananaskis Country through highway 40.
You will be transported from the bald prairie expanses to the towering peaks of the Rocky Mountains.
Enjoy the scenery on highway 40 and turn off on the Smith Dorrien Spray Trail (#742). This gravel road is used for the “backdoor” access to Spray Lakes.
The Smith Dorrien winds its way through moose habitat. As you cruise close to the tree line you’ll find mounds of snow, even in high summer.
But save your gawking for the wildlife, as elk, moose, mountain goats, and the occasional bear pause to watch you rumble by.
Tour Itinerary for Kananaskis and Canmore
Enjoy the backcountry stay experience at Mount Engadine Lodge followed by a stay at the Georgetown Inn or Bear & Bison Inn in the Town of Canmore.
Accommodation
Dining
Canmore's Georgetown Pub (The Miner's Lamp) is a popular spot for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. If you happen to be out on the Smith Dorrien Spray Trail stop in at Mount Engadine Lodge for a warm-up afternoon tea or refreshing drink on the patio.
Georgetown Pub
Georgetown Inn - Canmore, Alberta
Top Attractions
Kananaskis Country
Spray Lakes Reservoir
Spray Lakes Reservoir is a reservoir in Alberta, Canada. The Spray Lakes were a string of lakes formed along the Spray River, a tributary of the Bow River. With the damming of the river, the lakes were united in the Spray Lakes Reservoir.
Wildlife
Canmore is well known for viewing wildlife on the edge of town. Kananaskis area is home to Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep and Moose, especially out near the Smith Dorrien Spray Lakes Route between Canmore and Kananaskis.
