Snowy peaks, icy glaciers, glittering lakes, and alpine meadows:
Answer the call of the wild with Moon Canadian Rockies. Inside you'll
find:
- Strategic, flexible itineraries in the national parks, including a
two-week Canadian Rockies road trip
- The best hikes in the Canadian Rockies: Find the right trek for
you with details on length, elevation gains, difficulty levels, and
trailheads
- Can't-miss outdoor experiences: Hike to incredible vistas and try
to spot moose, bighorn sheep, wolves, and black bears. Soak in a
natural hot spring after a day on the slopes or wander through meadows
of colorful wildflowers. Ride across the Columbia Icefield in an Ice
Explorer, float through the sky in a mountain gondola, or white-water
raft down rivers of snowmelt. Go horseback riding though the Tonquin
Valley or fish for your own fresh dinner and camp under the stars
- Expert insight from Banff local Andrew Hempstead on when to go,
where to eat, and where to stay, from campgrounds to luxurious
mountain lodges
- Full-color photos, detailed maps of each park, and handy
directions, including driving times and mileages, and coverage of
gateway towns
- Background information on the landscape, culture, history,
wildlife, and environment
- In-depth coverage of Banff National Park, Kootenay National Park,
Yoho National Park, Jasper National Park, Waterton Lakes National
Park, and nearby cities of Banff, Canmore, Jasper, Calgary, Radium Hot
Springs, Golden, and Kananaskis Country
With Moon's practical tips and local insight, you can experience the
best of the Canadian Rockies.
Hitting the road? Try Moon U.S. and Canadian Rockies Road Trip.
Focusing on the parks? Check out Moon Best of Glacier, Banff, and
Jasper.
About Moon Travel Guides: Moon was founded in 1973 to empower
independent, active, and conscious travel. We prioritize local
businesses, outdoor recreation, and traveling strategically and
sustainably. Moon Travel Guides are written by local, expert authors
with great stories to tell--and they can't wait to share their favorite
places with you.
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