So after doing a couple easy walks/hikes up Johnson Canyon and up to the Ink Pots we decided to be a little more adventurous  and do a big loop.  

Starting off at Station Flats just west of Allan Bill Pond (now known as just Allan Bill because that makes sense?) and went up Tom Snow to meet up with Special K, the downhill mountain bike track.  This is a really nice hike, does...

Well - back to Johnson Canyon and this time we made it to the Ink Pots.

The weather today was much nicer, though we were prepared for snow as it was snowing fairly heavy in Calgary but out in Banff it was sunny and beautiful.

The most important item we brought, micro-spikes.  This is an absolute must in the winter months on this hike.  Difficult to call it a hike - up to the...

Last week we (my wife and I) decided to be a tourist in our own back yard.  After seeing information and hearing about Johnson Canyon and the Ink Pots we decided to go hike it during the off season as it’s a tourist hot spot for most of the summer months.

I have been told this is a super easy hike - more like a nature walk so we didn’t put too much thought into our pr...