Top Hotels in Canada for Trail Access Without the Travel Time

Some hotels are near nature. Others are on it. The best trailside retreats in Canada give you direct access to hiking, without needing to drive across town or shuffle through tourist zones. Whether it’s a lodge tucked beside a national park or a boutique hotel beside a river trail, these properties let you start your day on foot.

Here are five Canadian hotels that make getting onto the trail feel seamless.

1. Rimrock Resort Hotel – Banff, AB

Located on Sulphur Mountain, this property places you at the heart of Banff’s best trailheads. The views are strong, the air fresh, and you can walk to forest routes right from the door.

2. Moraine Lake Lodge – Lake Louise, AB

This seasonal lodge has no road access during most of the year — but when it’s open, it’s as close to the trail as you’ll ever sleep. Short walks lead to alpine lakes, glacier views, and vertical climbs.

3. Storm Mountain Lodge – Kootenay National Park, BC

These historic log cabins are positioned along Highway 93, minutes from the Continental Divide. Quiet, atmospheric, and completely surrounded by hiking options of every level.

4. HI Jasper – Jasper, AB

For the budget-conscious hiker, this eco-friendly hostel offers modern rooms, communal kitchens, and direct trail access to Pyramid Bench and beyond. A short walk to downtown, but miles from anything noisy.

5. Killarney Mountain Lodge – Killarney, ON

Overlooking Georgian Bay and the La Cloche Mountains, this lodge is steps from access to Killarney Provincial Park. White quartzite ridgelines, lakes, and trails start just outside the front door.

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