August 9: Wild West Country: White Buddha Summit Hike + Water Fall + Mountain Lake 💦

Join us on the perfect escape from the city to nature. This route offers the wild beauty of Alberta without any difficult climbs, but with breathtaking views and cozy stops along the way.

  • 🕘 09:00 — Departure from Calgary

    Comfortable transfer, meeting with the guide and the group

    🕦 10:30 – 11:30 — 🌊 Elbow Falls

    A short walk to a picturesque waterfall. Time for photos, a light breakfast in nature, and the first “wow!” moments

    🕛 12:00 – 12:30 — 🌲 Forgetmenot Pond

    An incredibly peaceful place with a turquoise lake surrounded by mountains. The perfect location for a short meditation or photo shoot

    🕐 13:00 – 16:00 — 🥾 Hike to the top of White Buddha

    An easy but spectacular hike (~5 km) with views of Kananaskis Valley. At the top, there are cliffs, pine trees, and wide open space. You'll really want to stay here.

    🕠 4:30–6:00 p.m. — 🍺 Cowboy Trail Brewery (Bragg Creek)

    A reward for an active day: local beer, delicious snacks, and an atmospheric wooden terrace overlooking nature.

    🕣 7:30 p.m. — Return to Calgary

    With new friends, great photos, and the feeling that this day was like a mini-vacation.

  • We'll visit the enchanting 💦 Elbow Falls, where the sound of water and rocks create an atmosphere of tranquility.

    Then, we'll make a quick stop at 🌊 Forgetmenot Pond, a turquoise gem in the middle of a pine forest.

    Next, we'll take an easy hike to the top of 🏔 White Buddha. Enjoy panoramic views of the valley, the silence of the mountains, and the space to just be.

    To end the day on a high note, we'll stop by 🍻 Cowboy Trail Brewery in Bragg Creek for local craft beer, a wooden deck, and a warm atmosphere.

💧💧💧 Elbow Falls💧💧💧

Elbow Falls is a picturesque waterfall in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, located in Kananaskis Country. Although the waterfall is not very high (about 6 m), it impresses with its powerful flow, clear water, and surrounding landscapes.

This place is ideal for a short stop in nature:

  • a walk along the river

  • wooden platforms with a view of the cascade

  • photo spots against the backdrop of mountains and forests

  • the perfect place for coffee, a snack, or a short meditation

💦💦 Forgetmenot Pond 💦💦

Forgetmenot Pond is a crystal clear circular lake hidden among the forests of Elbow Valley. Its water has a unique turquoise hue, and the surrounding landscape looks like something out of a postcard.

There are no crowds here — just nature, mirror-smooth water, the scent of pine needles, and a light breeze. It is the perfect place to relax, have a picnic, take a short walk, or meditate.

🏔 White Buddha 🏔

White Buddha is a popular easy hiking trail near Bragg Creek, Alberta. Its highlight is a huge limestone rock that, from a certain angle, resembles a seated Buddha. The trail passes through a pine forest and opens up to panoramic views of Elbow Valley.

🍻 Cowboy Trail Brewery 🍻

Cowboy Trail Brewery is a cozy local brewery on the famous Cowboy Trail in Bragg Creek. It's the perfect place to end a day in the mountains with a delicious dinner, beer, and a great atmosphere.

The brewery is famous for its small-batch beers inspired by Alberta's nature, western spirit, and the freedom of the open road. They serve burgers, snacks, local appetizers, and, most importantly, offer tastings of their own beer.