Canada Windtower peak, Kananaskis
Windtower is a 2,695-metre (8,842-foot) tower-like summit located in the Wind Valley of Kananaskis Country in the Canadian Rockies of Alberta, Canada. Its nearest higher peak is Mount Lougheed, 3.0 km (1.9 mi) to the southeast.
Windtower is a conspicuous landmark that can be seen from Highway 1, the Trans-Canada Highway in the Canmore area. Although not of remarkable elevation, the mountain has an imposing, overhanging north face with an appearance similar to peaks in The Bugaboos.
Windtower is a conspicuous landmark that can be seen from Highway 1, the Trans-Canada Highway in the Canmore area. Although not of remarkable elevation, the mountain has an imposing, overhanging north face with an appearance similar to peaks in The Bugaboos.
Photography Tips
It gets very windy on the summit so if you use a tripod I would suggest bringing a sandbag to add some weight to it.
Travel Information
Not an easy hike.
Spot Type
Outdoor
Crowd Factor
Just a few people
Best Timing
Daytime in summer
Sunrise & Sunset
08:40 - 16:40
| current local time: 19:15
Photo Themes
Canadian Rockies
Landscape
Mountains
nature
Rockie Mountains
Locations
Alberta
Kananaskis
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