With 125 miles of marked trails to explore, Kootenay National Park is a paradise for hikers. Perfect for families with young kids, the stroller-friendly boardwalk around Olive Lake takes around 15 minutes to complete. Experienced hikers can take on the challenging ten-mile Kindersley-Sinclair Loop that winds through flower-filled alpine meadows and up steep mountain ridges. The five-mile hike to Stanley Glacier is another rewarding day hike. Walk five minutes along the Juniper Trail to snap a photo on the famous red Muskoka chairs. Prefer to stay behind the wheel? Discover Kootenay National Park on the 58-mile Banff-Windermere Highway. The scenic drive takes you to beautiful viewpoints and picnic spots, including Numa Falls. If you want to stretch your legs along the way, try one of the short self-guided interpretive walks. As you cruise along the highway, keep an eye out for herds of resident bighorn sheep. They're often seen grazing on the side of the road and wandering through the Radium Hot Springs town center. There's also a chance to spot grizzly and black bears, as well as wolves, elk, and moose. Kootenay National Park campers with an interest in geology will jump at the chance to join guided Burgess Shale hikes that take you deep into the Canadian Rocky Mountains UNESCO World Heritage Site. You'll uncover more than 500 million years of history and discover a treasure trove of ancient fossils. The fishing at Kootenay National Park is excellent, with the chance to reel in trout, cutthroat, and other freshwater species.