Upper Kananaskis Lake. Peter Lougheed Provincial Park, Kananaskis Country.

Upper Kananaskis Lake and picnic area is located approximately 156km, 1.5 hours south west of Calgary in Peter Lougheed Provincial Park Kananaskis Country. The lake is man made and used for hydro electric power and irrigation. Upper Kananaskis Lake is almost empty in Early June before the run off starts. There is a lot to explore here. The Upper Lake has a well groomed hiking or mountain bike trail that runs around the entire lake. This trail offers beautiful views of Mount Lyautey, Mount Sarrail, Mount Foch and Mount Fox. Trailheads to Rawson Lake, Hidden Lake, Fossil Falls, Astor Lake and Three Isle Lake are all located at the Upper Kananaskis Lake. Both the Upper and Lower Kananaskis Lakes have excellent boat launches for both power boats and small water craft such as canoes. Canoeing the Upper or Lower lakes on a calm summers evening would be an unforgettable experience. There are Rainbow Trout, Cutthroat Trout and Bull Trout in both the lakes. You'll need a fishing license to try out your luck. William Watson Lodge is located a few kms east of here. The lodge was created to provide equal access to this beautiful area for people of all abilities and provides 1st class accommodations for seniors and those with disabilities. I tip my hat to Jean Lougheed who thought of creating this Lodge and her husband Peter Lougheed who made it happen. Boulton Creek campground, Lower Lake Campground, Canyon Creek campground, Elkwood campground and Mount Sarrail campground are all located near here. You are in bear country.