Is it Better to Stay in Banff or Canmore? If you are visiting the Canadian Rockies, you may be debating whether it is better to stay in Banff or Canmore. The towns of Banff and Canmore are 22 kilometres (13.7 miles) apart; the town of Banff is inside Banff National...
Bears in the Canadian Rockies—an Essay by Brian Patton There are certain trails in the Canadian Rockies where I always think about bears. But I always think about them more, and somewhat nervously, when hiking alone in the autumn. The incidence of serious grizzly...
Best Canadian Rockies Train Trips If you enjoy rail travel, there are two Canadian Rockies train trips. VIA Rail is a government-run service across Canada that crosses the Canadian Rockies through Jasper. The Rocky Mountaineer is a private company that operates a...
Canadian Rockies Escorted Tours Options for Canadian Rockies escorted tours range from local companies to international operators offering tours throughout the world. Below we describe some things to consider before booking an escorted tour. What is a Canadian Rockies...
What Movies Have Been Filmed in the Canadian Rockies? Over 120 movies have been filmed in the Canadian Rockies. For decades, the national parks were the most popular destination for filming, but as restrictions were put in place by Parks Canada to protect the...
