ABOUT THE CANADIAN ROCKIES
Snowcapped mountains, glaciers and icefields, turquoise lakes, rushing rivers, colourful wildflower meadows, abundant wildlife, and outstanding recreational opportunities make the Canadian Rockies a destination that is rivaled by few places in the world.
Places to Go
The vast wilderness of the Canadian Rockies is protected by a number of parks, including five national parks. Nearby are provincial parks, other protected areas, and the gateway town of Canmore.
Banff National Park
Jasper National Park
Kootenay National Park
Yoho National Park
Columbia Valley
Canmore
Kananaskis Country
Waterton Lakes National Park
BANFF NATIONAL PARK
JASPER NATIONAL PARK
KOOTENAY NATIONAL PARK
YOHO NATIONAL PARK
COLUMBIA VALLEY
CANMORE
KANANASKIS COUNTRY
WATERTON LAKES NATIONAL PARK
Things to Do
The Canadian Rockies are a four-season playground – the great outdoors offering activities for everyone.
WILDLIFE
HIKING
CYCLING
FISHING
GOLFING
RIDING
PADDLING
HOT SPRINGS
SWIMMING
WINTER
SHOPPING
EVENTS
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WEBCAMS
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ITINERARIES
Stories
Bears in the Canadian Rockies
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...
Canadian Rockies Train Trips
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
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...
Canadian Rockies Movies
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...
What are the Canadian Rockies known for?
What are the Canadian Rockies known for? The Canadian Rockies are known for endless forests, snowcapped mountains, icefields, glacial lakes and rivers, and an abundance of wildlife. All these Canadian Rockies natural wonders are accessible on scenic drives or by...
Where to See Bears in the Canadian Rockies
Where to See Bears in the Canadian Rockies Two species of bears and present in the Canadian Rockies, grizzly bears and black bears. Both are widespread and relatively common. Bears are sighted on Canadian Rockies roads between April and October. Both species of bears...
Where are the Canadian Rockies?
Where are the Canadian Rockies? If you are planning a vacation to Canada you will want to know where the Canadian Rockies are. The Canadian Rockies are in WESTERN CANADA. They are part of the Rocky Mountains, a range that rises in the dense forests of central Mexico...
Canadian Rockies Largest Lakes
What are the largest lakes in the Canadian Rockies? The largest lakes in the Canadian Rockies include natural lakes and manmade lakes. Many of the Canadian Rockies largest lakes are accessible by road, while a few are in the backcountry and only accessible by hiking...