Grassi Lakes
Two small emerald-green lakes on the mountainside above Canmore. An easy round-trip hike of about 4 km, and a gathering place for climbers.
Grassi Lakes lie on the hillside south of Canmore. The two small lakes are fed by springs, and their clear water shows emerald and deep blue hues, with the lakebed stones clearly visible. From the parking lot beside Spray Lakes Road, you can take the steeper 'Hard Route' through a waterfall and stone steps (about one hour uphill) or the gentler gravel path, for a round trip of about 4 km. The cliffs by the lake are a famous climbing area, and Indigenous rock art survives on nearby rocks. The trail is named after Grassi, an Italian-born miner who served as a guide. Admission is free. The site lies within Kananaskis Provincial Park, and an Alberta Parks pass is required.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Canmore
- Banff Hoodoos Viewpoint
- Banff Gondola (Sulphur Mountain)
- Banff Upper Hot Springs
- Two Jack Lake
- Fairmont Banff Springs
- Bow Falls
- Tunnel Mountain