As far as hidden gems go, you'll be hard pressed to find ones better than Bugaboos provincial park. Located in west BC, near the town of...

For most, the Canadian Rockies are synonymous with the town of Banff and Banff national park. However, from the first time I've visited the area, I've been more drawn to the town of Canmore, and the surrounding Kananaskis country. I find that I prefer the hikes in Kananaskis and the provincial parks within it to those found in Banff. There is also much less crowding here when compared to the national park, while also not requiring a park's pass (until very recently) to visit.