Great waterfalls to see on vacation in the Canadian Rockies
Water cascading over a falls has to be among nature's most awe-inspiring sights. The Takakkaw Falls are just one of many examples in the Canadian Rockies. Sheila from Idaho writes: “I like to see...
View ArticleTramway gives you a bird’s-eye view of Whistler’s Mountain and Jasper...
Brian from Washington writes: I’ve seen the Jasper Tramway advertised. Can you tell me about it? Brian, if you want to get a bird’s-eye view of Jasper National Park – and make it to one of the most...
View ArticleThe Lake Louise Mountain Resort offers great skiing in the beautiful Canadian...
Nestled on the short of one of the most beautiful lakes in the world, the Lake Louise Mountain Resort is a prime destination for a Canadian Rockies ski vacation. Lake Louise, one of the crown jewels of...
View ArticleCrypt Lake is Waterton’s live wonder in Canadian Rockies
Crypt Lake. It has such an evocative name ... and the trail up to it passes such highlights as Hellroaring Falls. But the view at the end makes the journey well worth it! If you vacation at Waterton...
View ArticleMaligne Lake in Jasper National Park: A treasure for mind, body and Spirit
Tiny Spirit Island on Maligne Lake is one of the most famous and most photographed places in the Canadian Rockies. Even in the Canadian Rockies, a place renowned for its lakes, Maligne Lake stands...
View ArticleTake a walk along Jasper National Park’s high and mighty Skyline Trail
The path up to the Little Shovel Pass is one of three places where the Skyline Trail in Jasper National Park ascends significantly. But with views like this on offer, those ascents are well worth it....
View ArticleSulphur Mountain stands tall in Canadian Rockies
In the wide range of Banff National Park, Sulphur Mountain is something special. The mountain derives its name from two of its most prominent attractions: the Cave and Basin toward the bottom of the...
View ArticleIce climbing: High adventure in the Canadian Rockies
The common cliched answer a mountain climber will give you if you ask him why he climbed the mountain is, because it’s there. So what about the frozen waterfall? Truth is, it’s not any different. The...
View ArticleBanff Summer Activities: Hike the trails in the heart of the Canadian Rockies
If you’re looking for dramatic, stunningly beautiful scenery, the Canadian Rockies are the place for you. Many who vacation in the mountains come simply for the sights, and it’s understandable. Of...
View ArticleWinter Activities: Banff icewalks take you through snowy wonders of Canadian...
The tranquil waters of Lake Minnewanka form the backdrop of one of the guided icewalks you can take in the Canadian Rockies. The Canadian Rockies are beautiful any time of the year, but if you haven’t...
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