Tait's Trails

Tait's Trails Based in Canmore, Alberta, Tait’s Trails offers private guided hiking experiences
throughout Banff, Kootenay, and Yoho National Park.

With in-depth local knowledge of trail conditions, seasonal changes, and wildlife safety.

06/01/2026

A rainy morning at Lake Louise.

Most people dream of seeing this place under blue skies, but there’s something special about it when the clouds settle into the mountains and the rain softens the landscape. The crowds thin out, the lake turns a deeper shade of turquoise, and the whole valley feels a little quieter.

Not every mountain morning needs sunshine to be memorable.

📍 Lake Louise, Banff National Park
🌧️ Sometimes the best views come with a few raindrops.

Have you ever wondered where we get that bright blue colour of our Rocky Mountain lakes?That unreal blue-green colour at...
05/28/2026

Have you ever wondered where we get that bright blue colour of our Rocky Mountain lakes?

That unreal blue-green colour at Emerald Lake isn’t edited, filtered, or some Parks Canada marketing conspiracy. 💧🏔️

The colour comes from something called glacial flour (also called rock flour) , an extremely fine sediment created as glaciers slowly grind against the surrounding mountains. As snow and ice melt, that sediment washes into the lake and stays suspended in the water.

When sunlight hits the lake, those tiny particles reflect the shorter blue and green wavelengths of light, giving Emerald Lake its famous colour.

Basically: glaciers are giant natural blenders with excellent taste in aesthetics.

Not every wildlife sighting happens deep in the backcountry. Sometimes the Bow Valley Parkway decides to casually remind...
05/27/2026

Not every wildlife sighting happens deep in the backcountry. Sometimes the Bow Valley Parkway decides to casually remind you whose home you’re driving through.

Spotted this incredible bull moose moving through the trees on a quiet stretch of road in the Rockies. One of those moments where everyone in the vehicle suddenly stops talking for a second.

The mountains have a way of surprising you when you slow down long enough to look around.

📍Bow Valley Parkway
🫎 Canadian Rockies wildlife with Tait’s Trails

One of the best parts of guiding is watching guests experience these places for the first time. Even after living here, ...
05/26/2026

One of the best parts of guiding is watching guests experience these places for the first time. Even after living here, it still never gets old.

Also worth noting: spring hiking season currently involves sunshine, snow, mud, winter jackets, and questioning your layering decisions. All in the same afternoon.

05/21/2026

Early start. Empty trail. And one of those moments that reminds you why it’s worth getting out before everyone else.

On Tuesday’s hike at Emerald Lake, we were lucky enough to spot not one, not two, but three moose along the trail.

Seeing even a single moose in the Canadian Rockies can feel special. Seeing three together is something else entirely. Quiet, massive, and somehow able to disappear into the forest like they were never there at all.

The early bird gets the worm. Around here, sometimes it gets the moose too.

Stanley Glacier, Kootenay National Park📍It’s not often you come across a valley shaped by fire and ice together, but Sta...
05/08/2026

Stanley Glacier, Kootenay National Park📍

It’s not often you come across a valley shaped by fire and ice together, but Stanley Glacier is exactly that. Towering limestone walls, glacial landscapes, and the powerful remnants of ancient wildfire create a hike that feels both wild and unforgettable.

This is more than just a trail, it’s a front-row seat to the raw forces that shaped the Rockies.

How lucky are we to call this place home 🌎From alpine lakes to quiet forest trails, every step out here is a reminder of...
04/22/2026

How lucky are we to call this place home 🌎

From alpine lakes to quiet forest trails, every step out here is a reminder of just how special the Rockies are. Earth Day is a good excuse to slow down, take it in, and do our part to keep these places just as wild and beautiful for the next time we lace up our boots.

See you out there 🌿

04/17/2026

If you’re going to visit one lake in Banff National Park, make it Moraine Lake 💙
And now… you can actually get there

We’re officially offering guided trips to Moraine Lake, including the Rockpile hike to the most breathtaking view of the lake. As one of the most iconic (and hardest to access) destinations in the Canadian Rockies, visiting Moraine Lake isn’t always simple.

That’s where Tait’s Trails comes in. We take care of the logistics so you don’t have to. No parking stress, no shuttle confusion, just a seamless experience and an unforgettable view, guided by someone who knows these mountains inside and out.

This bucket-list experience books up quickly every season!

BOOK your Moraine Lake tour through the LINK IN OUR BIO before spots fill up!!

Beautiful views from our Boom Lake hike this week! Come out and join us for our next one. Bookings are open now🏔️ Visit ...
04/16/2026

Beautiful views from our Boom Lake hike this week! Come out and join us for our next one. Bookings are open now🏔️

Visit Taitstrails.ca for more information🌲

April in the mountains is a bit of a hidden gem, quiet trails, crisp air, and that perfect mix of winter fading into spr...
04/07/2026

April in the mountains is a bit of a hidden gem, quiet trails, crisp air, and that perfect mix of winter fading into spring.

Take advantage of 20% off our Emerald Basin hike this April and experience it for yourself. Towering peaks, glacier views, and a trail that feels like it’s yours alone.

Spots are limited, reach out to reserve your place and come see why this one’s a favourite

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