5 Amazing Canadian Rockies Attractions You Won’t Want to Miss

5 Amazing Canadian Rockies Attractions You Won’t Want to Miss

Turquoise lakes, majestic mountains, breathtaking valleys and immense icefields—the Canadian Rockies is home to some of the most spectacular untouched wilderness in the world. Composed of several renowned national parks, including Banff, Jasper and Yoho, this awe-inspiring region of Western Canada is best seen on a road trip. Discover amazing deals on guided motorcoach tours that depart from Seattle, Vancouver and Calgary. Beautiful during all seasons, these five amazing attractions in the Canadian Rockies should be on every traveler’s bucket list!

Banff National Park Moraine Lake ToursBanff National Park

As Canada’s first National Park, Banff is well-known among travelers for its gorgeous lakes and impressive mountains. Receiving close to four billion visitors each year, it is is the centerpiece of the Canadian Rockies.

Your base of operations for most adventures will be the alpine town of Banff, just an hour from Calgary, which offers a thrilling gondola ride to the top of Mt. Robson, day trips to Lake Minnewanka, Lake Louise and Moraine Lake, and the soothing Banff Hot Springs. Whether you love hiking, skiing, photography, water-sports or simply relaxing in beautiful places, Banff National Park has something for you!

Ice Climbing Tours Johnston CanyonJohnston Canyon

Whether you’re heading to the Rockies in summer or winter (hint: winter looks amazing!), Johnson Canyon is breathtaking year-round. Formed from years of erosion by the Johnston Creek, the Canyon walls host a fascinating array of rock layers, waterfalls, and trails to wander down.

Located in Banff National Park, Johnston Canyon is included in many guided trips to Banff. If visiting in spring, summer or fall, be sure to take a walk up the canyon to see the Lower and Upper Falls. Along the way, you’ll find many opportunities to stop and admire the deep blue creek and unusual rock formations. If you prefer winter, you can experience snowshoeing, ice walking and ice climbing. The Upper Falls freeze during the cold months and make for a great place to go ice climbing. Whether you’re a beginner or a pro, there’s nothing like climbing a frozen waterfall.

Jasper Athabasca Falls ToursJasper National Park

With well over 2,500,000 acres of wilderness, Jasper National Park is the largest park in the Canadian Rockies. It’s also regarded as having the most varied and thriving wildlife population of any Canadian national park.

A bit less traveled than Banff, the park works to preserve the ecosystems of the unique species that live there and minimize human disturbances, which make it a great destination if you’re looking to get lost in peaceful back country. Enjoy a cruise on the tranquil waters of Maligne Lake or hike to the postcard-worthy Athabasca Falls.

Glacier Skywalk ToursColumbia Icefield

And, if you’re going to explore Jasper, you can’t miss a trip to Athabasca Glacier, especially since it’s immense (6 km / 3.7 mi) long). One of the “toes” of the Columbia Icefield, Athabasca offers visitors the unique experience of walking across the glacier’s surface.

With the specially designed Ice Explorer bus, you can ride out over the glacier’s surface and get out for a stretch on this amazing natural wonder. If that’s not thrilling enough for you, at the nearby Columbia Discover Center you can step out onto the Glacier Skywalk, a glass walkway akin to the Grand Canyon Skywalk that lets you stand over a 918-foot drop and experience untouched views of the Canadian Rockies. 

Yoho National Park ToursYoho National Park

Yoho National Park is one of the most accessible of Canada’s parks, making it  an easy escape for nature lovers. Relatively small, you can easily drive through the park and take in its lakes and mountains with a day trip from Banff. Hiking and photo opportunities are ample in this small slice of Canadian wilderness!

From the Canadian Rockies and Niagara Falls to Yellowstone and Yosemite, North America is home to some of the world’s most awe-inspiring natural landscapes. From magnificent waterfalls and majestic mountains to sandstone canyons and diverse wildlife—its national parks are brimming with unforgettable wonders. For more outdoor travel ideas, be sure to check out these postcard-worthy places in the United States and Canada.

 

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  1. When are your Winter Tours ending? When are the summer tours starting?
    We are interested in the Tour 447534 – Vancouver-Vancouver for Aug 28th for 2 people. I am a TA with Expedia and travelling from the USA. I need to make sure that the tour is definite as I cannot travel again to Vancouver. Please advise.

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