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MOUNTAIN
HILLS
There's more to Western Canada's high-altitude
playgrounds than skiing. From dogsledding and
ice fishing to snowy canyoneering, these activities
promise hilltop thrills this winter
Adventures
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Horse-Drawn Sleigh
Ride, Banff, alta.
The stuff of which carols are made. The
sleigh departs from Warner Stables, southwest of downtown, gliding through whiteblanketed meadows – with you tucked in snug
under wool covers. 45 minutes; from $29.
Book at AMATravel.ca/Activities
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Kananaskis Country
Snowshoeing, alta.
Rent snowshoes at a local outfitter
(around $20 a day) and get in touch
with your inner coureur de bois, trekking
along the surface of the snow. Alberta Parks'
snowshoe-designated trails are perfect for
beginners. albertaparks.ca/kananaskis-country/
information-facilities/trails.aspx
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(ice skating) banff lake louise tourism, (helicopter tour) travel alberta ,
(snowmobiling) gov. of alberta , (ice walk) banff lake louise tourism /paul zizka
Take a twirl on the glinting, frozen
surface of Lake Louise – cleared of
snow daily – as you gaze at towering Victoria
Glacier and the Rockies. Then head for the
heated shelter to warm up by a fire. Rent
blades at Chateau Mountain Sports (around
$6–$15) or bring your own. Skating runs
December to mid-April, depending on
conditions. banfflakelouise.com
(horse- drawn sleigh ride) banff lake louise tourism, (snowshoeing) paddy pallinfolder
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Ice Skating on
Lake Louise, alta.
