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
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LAKE O'HARA
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ICEFIELDS PARKWAY
WEBCAMS
WEATHER
ITINERARIES
Stories
What is so Special about the Canadian Rockies?
What is so special about the Canadian Rockies? Our local experts describe five things that make the Canadian Rockies so special, including lakes, mountains, hiking, and wildlife.
Bug Repellant Clothing in Canada
Bug Repellant Clothing in Canada Author of the Canadian Rockies Trail Guide Brian Patton has written extensively on bug-repellant clothing in Canada, and we give links below. Also, see our post What is permethrin? Bug-repellant clothing treated with permethrin is...
Ski Pass Comparison 2022-2023
What is the cost of day ski passes in the Canadian Rockies for the 2022-2023 season? All major resorts are compared including lake Louise, Sunshine Village, and Marmot Basin.