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AfarOct 15, 2026

Pine Trees That Change Color in the Fall? See Them in the Canadian Rockies.

These are Alberta’s larches, a unique species of deciduous pine whose needles change color in the autumn and drop off for the winter. And, for a few brilliant weeks each September and October, they ...

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Kananaskis CountryNeighborhoodA vast, protected wilderness area of mountains, lakes, and trails.
Chester LakeSightGlacier-carved lake with golden larches ringing its shoreline.
Elbow-Sheep Wildland Provincial ParkSightIt is within the Canadian Rocky Mountains.
Rocky Mountain AdventuresPlaceJoin us for a guided hike through the stunning golden larches of Larch Valley — a Canadian Rockies fall highlight.
The Malcolm HotelHotelScottish-inspired mountain lodge overlooking two creeks.
SauvageRestaurantA contemporary restaurant in Canmore, Alberta, offering seasonal tasting menus and à la carte dining in an intimate…
Grizzly Paw PubPubTown's original craft brewery with an elevated restaurant.
Tank310RestaurantElevated restaurant at the Grizzly Paw Pub.
Peter Lougheed Provincial ParkSight
Elsewhere
Banff National ParkSightBanff, CanadaOne of the best regions for larch hikes.
Moraine LakeSightBanff, CanadaFamous scenic spot, particularly in autumn for larch hikes.
Kootenay National ParkSightRadium Hot Springs, CanadaLarches are found here generally at elevations around 2,000 meters.
Larch ValleyTrailBanff, CanadaA 2.7-mile hike starting from Moraine Lake.

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