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Big Sister Trail — Bow Valley Wildland Provincial Park

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Alberta

Kananaskis

Big Sister Trail — Bow Valley Wildland Provincial Park

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Big Sister Trail — Bow Valley Wildland Provincial Park

04:23

6.16km

1,220m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: October 27, 2025

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Spray Valley Provincial Park

Bow Valley Wildland Provincial Park

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26 m

Big Sister Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A demanding route leading to the summit of Big Sister, this trail climbs steeply through forested slopes before opening into rocky alpine terrain. The final sections involve hands-on scrambling and …

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1.57 km

Bow Valley Wildland Provincial Park

Highlight • Natural

Bordering Kananaskis Country and Banff National Park, Bow Valley Wildland Provincial Park protects a vast stretch of rugged alpine wilderness east of the Continental Divide. The park features dramatic peaks …

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2.80 km

Big Sister Peak

Highlight • Summit

Towering at 2,936 metres, Big Sister is the highest and most prominent of the Three Sisters peaks near Canmore. The ascent is a strenuous alpine scramble with steep slopes, loose …

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6.16 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.15 km

Surfaces

6.15 km

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