Category: National Parks
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Hike Tunnel Mountain
When you visit Banff National Park, a Tunnel Mountain hike is one of the best ways to enjoy panoramic views without a strenuous trek. Rising modestly above Banff townsite, Tunnel Mountain offers stunning lookouts over the Bow Valley, Mount Rundle, and surrounding peaks — and it’s accessible to hikers of all skill levels. In this…
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Explore Banff Avenue
In the heart of the Canadian Rockies, Banff Avenue winds through one of the world’s most breathtaking mountain towns. When you explore Banff Avenue, you experience the lively pulse of Banff National Park — where majestic peaks, rich history, and small-town charm meet modern adventure. Lined with restaurants, galleries, shops, and historic landmarks, Banff Avenue…
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Mount Revelstoke National Park
Tucked in the Selkirk Mountains of British Columbia, Mount Revelstoke National Park is a stunning, lesser-known jewel among Canada’s national parks. Established in 1914, this compact but diverse park covers over 260 square kilometers of protected wilderness, offering alpine meadows, ancient rainforests, and panoramic mountain vistas. What makes Mount Revelstoke truly unique is its rare…
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Glacier National Park British Columbia
Hidden in the heart of the Columbia Mountains, Glacier National Park British Columbia is one of Canada’s most underrated wilderness destinations. Established in 1886, this national park protects over 1,300 square kilometers of jagged peaks, dense forests, and ancient glaciers. Its name is no exaggeration—the park contains more than 400 glaciers, some of the oldest…
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Jasper National Park Alberta
Set deep in the heart of the Canadian Rockies, Jasper National Park Alberta is a spectacular natural wonder. Covering more than 11,000 square kilometers, it’s the largest national park in the Canadian Rockies and forms part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site shared with neighboring parks like Banff and Yoho. This stunning wilderness offers breathtaking…
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Kootenay National Park British Columbia
Kootenay National Park British Columbia is one of Canada’s most underrated natural treasures. Tucked within the Canadian Rockies and part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Kootenay offers an incredible diversity of landscapes — from glacier-fed rivers and jagged peaks to deep canyons, hoodoos, and steamy mineral hot springs. While Banff and Jasper draw millions…
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Yoho National Park British Columbia
When you think of the Canadian Rockies, Banff and Jasper National Parks probably come to mind first. But tucked away on the western slopes of the Continental Divide lies Yoho National Park British Columbia — a true natural wonder that remains blissfully under the radar for many travelers. Yoho, named after a Cree word meaning…
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Banff National Park (Alberta)
A detailed guide to Banff, Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, and Icefields Parkway in the Canadian Rockies.