Lake Agnes is one of those hikes that earns its reputation quickly. The trail leaves the turquoise shoreline of Lake Louise, climbs through cool forest to Mirror Lake, and finishes beside a second alpine lake where a historic tea house has welcomed hikers for generations. The main out-and-back route is manageable as a half-day adventure, while two short viewpoint branches let you turn it into a bigger mountain day. Here is how to plan the route, choose the stops that suit your time and enjoy...

Rising directly above Banff, Tunnel Mountain delivers a surprisingly rewarding mountain experience without requiring a full day or a long drive. Forested switchbacks lead to broad views over the Bow Valley, Mount Rundle and the Banff townsite, making this one of the most accessible summit hikes in the national park. Suggested Tunnel Mountain hiking route Suggested Tunnel Mountain hiking route The classic route is an out-and-back hike from the signed lower or upper trailhead to the summit....

Stanley Park is not simply a green space beside downtown Vancouver. It is a 400-hectare West Coast rainforest edged by beaches, harbour views and one of the city’s most recognizable walking routes. A full loop can move from skyline panoramas and First Nations art to lighthouses, sea stacks and quiet forest in a single outing. Suggested Stanley Park walking route Follow the Seawall counterclockwise around the park, beginning near Coal Harbour and Lost Lagoon. The 9-kilometre loop usually takes...