Getting incredible views around Kananakis for a photo session doesn’t require to always hike for 10km with 1000m elevation gain. There are a few hidden gems for an easy access photo location in Kananaskis.
Tree Sisters View Point
Distance from Banff: 20mins (driving)
Walking time from the parking to the view point: 5-10mins
Best time: Sunrise/Sunset or a couple of hours before sunset
Barrier Lake
Distance from Banff: 50mins (driving)
Walking time from the parking to the view point: 5mins
Best time: Sunrise/Sunset or a couple of hours before sunset
Upper Kananaskis Lake
Distance from Banff: 1h30mins (driving)
Walking time from the parking to the view point: 15-20mins
Best time: Sunrise/Sunset or a couple of hours before sunset
In summer the lake is as blue and rocky as Spray Lakes Reservoir (below)
Spray Lakes Reservoir
Distance from Banff: 1h30 (driving). This is a GRAVEL ROAD. Like very bad gravel road. You can’t drive fast on this road so make sure to plan ahead for the driving time and don’t listen to Google Maps. It is also often that you will get rocks on your windshield so make sure your car can handle it!
Walking time from the parking to the view point: 5mins
Best time: Sunrise/Sunset or a couple of hours before sunset
