This hike leads away from Canmore as you leave the Bow Valley and head into the West Wind Valley. It should not be confused with West Wind Pass, a hike off the Smith Dorrien Highway that is easier than Wind Ridge. Wind Ridge is a gorgeous hike with tremendous views of Mount Lougheed and the beach side of the Three Sisters.

The hike starts near the Banff Gate Mountain Resort and trails through the woods on the West Wind Creek Trail. The trail starts off a bit monotonous through the trees, however once you exit the treeline you'll get amazing views of Lougheed, Wind Tower, and Rimwall Summit. Continue following the trail, which gets incredibly steep in section. There's a short scramble section, though you can bypass this on the right if you don't like heights.

Once you get to the end of the Ridge, you'll be treated to epic views of the backsides of the Three Sisters. If you are eager for more, you'll notice there's a trail to continue along the Wind Ridge Trail. Bring a jacket, its name doesn't lie, and this ridge gets quite windy! Please respect the closure for wildlife from December 1st to June 15th.