Short trips from Calgary

Although Calgary boasts enough things to see and do to make you want to stick around every weekend, there is also an abundance of places nearby that deserve to be visited on the weekends. From a short hour drive, visitors can find themselves in the friendly town of Canmore where Kananaskis Mountain awaits avid hikers. A little further on and visitors can actually cross into the province of British Columbia where they will visit the mountains towns of Fernie, Invermere and Kimberley, where adventure and outdoor activities are plentiful. For a more romantic weekend getaway consider Banff, where you can stay in the historic Fairmont Springs Banff Hotel or head to the hot spring in the town of Radium. From hiking to heli-skiing to mountain biking to golfing to swimming and more, these weekend getaways combine the perfect activities with incredible dining options and an array of accommodation options, pleasing visitors of all ages and of all budgets.