Photography: Frits Meyst
Text: Jillian Macdonald

"Do you have bear bells?" asks the salesman in the Canmore outdoor shop. I know cow bells and goat bells but I have never heard of bear bells. In my mind I see a Grizzly with a bell around his neck. After some explanation from the salesman I buy two bells and the adventure begins. The Kananaskis Country in the Canadian Rockies is known for its rugged nature and wildlife. Just south of Banff National Park, in the province of Alberta, lies Kananaskis Provincial Park. Not yet touched by mass tourism, it is an oasis of peace, with unlimited possibilities for outdoor adventures.

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