The WeekAway Field Guides
A guide to the four hills of the Bow Valley — Sunshine, Lake Louise, Norquay, and Nakiska — with the lift ticket math, the powder-day playbook, and the practical realities most guides skip. The longest, most opinionated guide we publish, covering everything from gear rentals in town to which hill suits which group.
Read the guide →The four essential trails, the iconic lakes — with deep dives on Moraine and Lake Louise — larch season logistics, and the practical realities that decide whether a hiking day works or doesn't. Includes the group-of-four bear rules, the shuttle calculus, and the packing list with brand-honest commentary.
Read the guide →The restaurants that define the region — from the fine-dining anchors to the sleepers locals actually go to, with reservations strategy for peak season.
Coming soon"The Bow Valley rewards curiosity. These guides are the map to what most visitors miss."
— WeekAway Editorial
The lesser-known corners of the Bow Valley that most visitors miss — the quiet trailheads, the underrated viewpoints, the local traditions.
Coming soonThe four mountain golf courses of the Bow Valley, tee time strategy for the short summer season, and the practical logistics of golf in the Rockies.
Coming soonThe complete playbook for travelling with kids in Banff and Canmore — from what to actually do with young children to the logistics that make family trips work. In research now; our hiking guide's family sections are the preview.
Coming soonWeekAway's Canmore properties put you at the geographic centre of everything these guides cover. Two properties, both designed for the recovery a real Bow Valley trip demands.
