Grassi Lakes
Short trail above Canmore that leads to two small green-blue lakes at the base of limestone cliffs used for climbing, with ancient rock paintings nearby.
Alberta · Canada
In the destination Banff and Lake Louise.
In the photo: Three Sisters, Canmore
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The city
Mountain town in the Bow River valley, just outside Banff National Park, about 25 km from the town of Banff, at the foot of the Three Sisters peaks. It began as a coal-mining village and was a venue for events at the 1988 Winter Olympic Games. Trails include the Grassi Lakes and the Canmore Nordic Centre.
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The local experience
Short trail above Canmore that leads to two small green-blue lakes at the base of limestone cliffs used for climbing, with ancient rock paintings nearby.
Provincial park created for the Nordic skiing events of the 1988 Winter Olympic Games, with cross-country ski trails in winter and mountain biking and hiking in summer.