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
Top Picks
Check out the most popular destinations that are off the beaten path!
LAKE LOUISE
MOUNT ASSINIBOINE
LAKE O'HARA
MALIGNE LAKE
ICEFIELDS PARKWAY
WEBCAMS
WEATHER
ITINERARIES
Stories
Canadian Rockies Gondolas
All Canadian Rockies gondolas offer an easy way to get to a mountain top with minimal effort. Banff National Park has three gondolas, and there is one each in Jasper National Park and Golden.
Best Canadian Rockies Tours
What are the Best Canadian Rockies Tours? The best Canadian Rockies tours come in three types: Local day tours Package tours Escorted tours Below we describe the differences between each. Local day tours Through the Canadian Rockies are local companies that offer day...
Canadian Rockies Car Rentals
Canadian Rockies Car Rentals Canadian Rockies car rentals provide flexibility and can save you money. If you have a rental vehicle (or your own car), you can travel at your own pace, access trailheads, and stay at lodges outside of the main towns. The good news is...
Books About Bears
Books About Bears Many books have been written about bears, including some books by Canadian Rockies authors and experts. Here are our recommendations for the best books about bears. Bear Attacks: Their Causes and Avoidance (2018, ISBN: 9781493029419) is authored by...
Best Canadian Rockies Hiking Book
What is the Best Canadian Rockies Hiking Book? Known affectionately as the Bible by outdoor enthusiasts, the Canadian Rockies Trail Guide is the best Canadian Rockies hiking book. The Canadian Rockies Trail Guide was the first guidebook with accurate distances and...
Canada’s Highest Highway Pass
What is the Highest Highway Pass in Canada? The highest highway pass in Canada is HIGHWOOD PASS, along Highway 40 in Kananaskis Country. This route is closed between December 1 and June 15 annually to protect local wildlife populations. The highest highway passes in...
Canadian Rockies Highest Peaks
Canadian Rockies Highest Peaks The Canadian Rockies highest peaks are relatively low compared to other well-known mountain ranges of the world; the highest mountain, Mount Robson, tops out at 3,954 meters (12,970 feet). Eleven of the 22 highest peaks in the Canadian...
What is the Best Way to See the Canadian Rockies?
What is the Best Way to See the Canadian Rockies? Deciding what is the best way to see the Canadian Rockies depends on your interests and budget, and how adventurous you are. Below we give you 10 options for travelling through the Canadian Rockies and making the most...