Kananaskis Coal Mine Hike and Beer

Discover the hidden gem of Kovach, a once-thriving mining town tucked away amidst the breathtaking Canadian Rockies.

Your hiking tour begins with meeting your guide in Kananaskis village. You’ll take a short shuttle ride to the trailhead where traces of the former mining town remain. Kavach, in the heart of mountainous Kananaskis Country, was a tiny town where the workers and their families from the coal mine once lived.

You'll hike to the mine scar, where nature has conquered industry, transforming the landscape into a testament of environmental resilience. You'll follow the trail where horses used to haul the coal, to a spectacular viewpoint. Along the way, you’ll spot old mining equipment, abandoned mining shacks, and the remnants of rail ties, used to move coal cars from the mine.

Kovach, though small in size, holds a rich history retold through the remnants of its mining past. You'll get to explore the remnants of old structures and imagine the resilient community that once worked here. Following your guide thourgh the forests, you can imagine miners walking home from a long day in the mine to their homes in Kovach.

The juxtaposition of nature’s resurgence and the echoes of Kovach’s industrial legacy present a captivating anecdote, making this hiking tour not only a physical journey but an ecological and historical exploration.

After the hike, you’ll return to Kananaskis village where a cold pint of Ghost Town Ale or a Shirley Temple awaits you.

The hike is 5 km hike with a 250 m elevation gain.

What's included: 

• Certified professional hiking guide
• Pint of Ghost Town Ale or a non-alcoholic beverage
• Bottled water
• Snacks

When: April - September Tours daily at 9:00am and 1:30pm (subject to availability)

Need to know:

• This tour is suitable for children 8 years and older.
• Bottled water and cookies will be provided on the tour.
• Dress code is based on the weather.  Please dress in layers and bring a rain jacket.
• Tour runs rain or shine unless the guide deem the conditions to be unsafe for  hiking. Should this occur the tour provider will reschedule the tour for a later date.

If you are looking for fun things to do outdoors or for a unique experience gift, this Kananaskis Coal Mine and Beer tour is definately the way to go!

This unique hiking tour takes place at Kananaskis, Alberta.   VIEW MAP

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