Mt Bourgeau - Fri, Aug 28 2026

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Mt Bourgeau (8/28/2026)

PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED:Once you've reviewed the event details, and decided you'd like to join us, you MUST sign up at the bottom of this page.

You are STRONGLY encouraged to read this page in its entirety before signing up. If you'd like to attend, we ask that you abide by our rules and procedures as a time/cost saving process (with an end result of keeping membership free and lower cost events).

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Banff National Park

Date(s) & Time:

Fri, Aug 28 2026 7:30 AM (Carpool Departure: 6:00 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Thu, Aug 27 2026 4:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

9 - 10 hours excluding driving time

Difficulty Rating:

D5: Difficult

Event Coordinator(s):

Marcel B
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Member Cost:

None

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 18 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Maximum No. Guests:

Minimum Group Size:

Maximum No. Guests Per Member:

Number Registered So Far:

5 (Log in to see who's signed up.)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Total Distance: 23km
Elevation Gain: 1500m

The hike to the summit of Mt Bourgeau is long and involves a lot of elevation gain but should reward us with excellent views. This trip is dependent on a good weather/ smoke forecast.

This hike involves a huge amount of elevation gain and is best suited to very strong hikers. We will move at a steady pace. No slowpokes please.

NOTE:This event may be cancelled or changed if weather/smoke forecast deteriorates significantly.

Required Items to Bring:
Hiking Boots
Warm Layers
  Rain/Wind Gear
  Lunch
  Water 2L (or more in hot weather)
  $ for carpool
  Bear Spray
  Sunscreen/Insect Repellent
Personal First Aid Kit

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
Hiking Poles

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

From Banff, drive west 11.6km to the Bourgeau Lake Trailhead (Left turn just pass the Sunshine village exit)

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

263Km

Carpool Departure Time:

6:00 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $86.79 (calculated at total Km * $0.33, effective Monday, October 5, 2026). This is based on $0.16/Km for maintenance, plus current gas price divide by 9. Alternately your carpool driver may choose to split the maintenance cost plus the actual gas cost among all in the vehicle. Your carpool driver will confirm exactly how much money they require to cover costs. Please split the actual cost among all people in the vehicle.

Notes:

- Details of this event are subject to undergo a change at any point in time, with or without warning.
- Notice any errors or problems in the information on this page? Please notify our Content Editor(s), Wendy W and Lynda H., at content@calgaryoutdoorclub.com.

Cost & Payment:

Voluntary Donations:

Although there is no cost for this event, please note that the club survives on voluntary donations. Please consider making a donation based on the value you feel you receive from the club. See our How You Can Help page for more information.

Cancellation/Partial Attendance: