Bear Safety When Hiking Bear safety when hiking in the Canadian Rockies is very important. The Canadian Rockies are home to modest populations of black and grizzly bears. Almost every year, at least one hiker has a bear encounter somewhere in the Canadian Rockies,...
What are the Best Hot Springs in the Canadian Rockies? The best hot springs in the Canadian Rockies come in two different types—hot springs that have been commercialized and hot springs left in their natural state. Canadian Rockies hot springs are particularly...
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...
