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Canadian Rockies

If you want to experience a veritable feast for the eyes in the great outdoors, the Canadian Rockies represents an excellent choice. Home to sparkling glaciers, breathtaking rapids, peaceful lakes, roaring waterfalls and endless snow-capped mountains, the Canadian Rockies are blessed with some of the most dazzling scenery in the world.

Located over a vast area in the mid-West of Canada, the Rockies are best experienced by train, where you can gaze out of your cabin window and enjoy the unforgettable vistas of the Banff National Park and the hinterland.

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What you’ll love most about the Canadian Rockies

  • Immerse yourself in the breathtaking beauty of Banff National Park, with its towering mountains, pristine lakes, and abundant wildlife. Explore scenic hiking trails, take a dip in natural hot springs, and marvel at iconic landmarks like Lake Louise and Moraine Lake
  • Discover the rugged wilderness of Jasper National Park, the largest national park in the Canadian Rockies. Explore its stunning landscapes, including glaciers, canyons, and alpine meadows, and spot wildlife like elk, bighorn sheep, and grizzly bears
  • Drive the scenic Icefields Parkway, one of the most spectacular highways in the world. Marvel at towering peaks, pristine lakes, and ancient glaciers as you traverse this breathtaking landscape between Banff and Jasper National Park
  • Experience the iconic turquoise waters of Lake Louise, surrounded by towering mountain peaks and glaciers. Take a hike along the lakeshore, paddle in a canoe, or simply relax and soak in the stunning views of this postcard-perfect landscape
  • Marvel at the vibrant blue waters of Moraine Lake, set against the backdrop of the Valley of the Ten Peaks. Take a hike to the Rockpile viewpoint for panoramic views of the lake and surrounding mountains, or rent a canoe for a serene paddle on the water
  • Explore the Athabasca Glacier, one of the most accessible glaciers in North America. Take a guided tour onto the glacier itself, or admire its icy blue expanse from the Glacier Skywalk, a glass-floored observation platform suspended above the Sunwapta Valley
  • Canoe and Kayaking on Maligne Lake in Jasper National Park - Travel Alberta/Parks Canada/Ryan Bray

  • Hiking Larch Valley and Sentinal Pass - Banff & Lake Louise Tourism/Paul Zizka

  • Banff Upper Hot Springs - Banff & Lake Louise Tourism/Noel Hendrickson

  • Bridge walk on Mount Norquay, Alberta - Banff & Lake Louise Tourism/Via Ferrata/Mt Norquay

  • Helicopter view during the autumn - Tourism Jasper

  • Riding the Tunnel Mountain Trail - Banff & Lake Louise Tourism/Noel Hendrickson

  • Walking along the Columbia Icefield Skywalk - Pursuit Collection/Mike Seehagel

  • Jasper Park Lodge Golf Club - Tourism Jasper

  • Canoeing Bow Lake, Alberta - Banff & Lake Louise Tourism/Noel Hendrickson

  • Hiking Sentinal Pass in the alpine valley of Banff National Park - Banff & Lake Louise Tourism - Paul Zizka

  • Jasper SkyTram - Tourism Jasper/Jeff Bartlet

  • Seton Lake, Lillooet, British Columbia - Daniel Ernst

  • Moraine Lake view from the mountain top - Banff & Lake Louise Tourism/Paul Zizka

Average temperature

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When to Visit

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