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Kananaskis Country

Canada

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This scenic drive through Kananaskis Country on our way to Canmore will leave you wishing you could stay a little longer—there’s just so much to see and experience in this beautiful corner of the Rockies.

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Contents

8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines
  1. 1Kananaskis Country

    Welcome, esteemed traveler, to the profound and ancient wilderness of Kan-an-as-kis Country. As you stand before these expansive natural vistas, take a moment to breathe in the crisp, pine-scented mountain air. …

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  2. 2The Glassy Expanse of Barrier Lake

    We begin our detailed exploration at the tranquil, utterly captivating shores of Barrier Lake. Stand here at the water's edge and gaze across the expansive, incredibly clear surface. …

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  3. 3The Imposing Face of Mount Yam-nus-ka

    Look upwards now, and prepare to be genuinely humbled by the staggering, vertical presence of Mount Yam-nus-ka. This iconic, instantly recognizable mountain features a massive, sheer limestone cliff face that abruptly rises…

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  4. 4The Hidden Oasis of Troll Falls

    Listen closely as we approach our next remarkable destination; you can begin to hear the low, thunderous, and rhythmic roar of rushing water echoing gently through the dense, surrounding forest. We have arrived at the…

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  5. 5The Expanse of Upper Kan-an-as-kis Lake

    We now transition to the incredibly vast, spectacularly open environment of Upper Kan-an-as-kis Lake, a truly breathtaking body of water nestled perfectly amidst a towering, unbroken ring of dramatic, snow-capped peaks. The…

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  6. 6The Alpine Meadows and Sundance Lodges

    Ascending further into the higher, more rarified elevations, we discover the truly serene, incredibly peaceful environment of the high alpine meadows, a landscape beautifully punctuated by the rustic, inviting presence of the…

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  7. 7The Blackshale Suspension Bridge

    Our final specific destination within this remarkable region brings us to a fascinating, impressive feat of highly modern engineering set perfectly against the magnificent backdrop of untouched nature: the Blackshale Suspension…

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  8. 8Kananaskis Country

    As our incredibly detailed, deeply immersive journey through the breathtaking, untamed landscapes of Kan-an-as-kis Country gracefully concludes, take one final, deeply contemplative moment to fully absorb the overwhelming,…

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What is Kananaskis Country?

Kananaskis Country is a place in Canada with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.

Key facts
LocationCanada
TypeHeritage
Story sections8
Text languageEnglish
Coordinates50.8694, -111.8772
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