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Calgary: The Rocky Mountains
Overview
Discover the Canadian Rockies - Towering over the plains of Alberta and British Columbia are the peaks of the Canadian Rocky Mountains - mighty, rugged, and exquisite. The Rocky Mountains (or Rockies) are a region of Canada that more or less forms the border between the provinces of British Columbia and Alberta. The roads and railroad routes here are amongst the most beautiful in the world. Much of the Rocky Mountains of Canada lie within various national and provincial parks.
Things To Do
The Canadian Rockies cover a vast and amazing area, even if you had an entire lifetime, it would be nearly impossible to see everything. This enormous area contains hundreds of natural sites to see, trails to hike and backpack, and culturally fascinating towns. Each season in the Rockies has its own special beauty and selection of activities. Banff, Jasper, Lake Louise, Canmore, Kananaskis, Golden, Valemount and Cranbrook are alpine towns sprinkled throughout the Canadian Rockies and are ideal starting points for mountain adventures. The Icefields Parkway is also an ideal area for exploring Canada\'s wild. Kananaskis Country, Waterton, Banff, Jasper, Kootenay, Glacier and Yoho National Parks are recreational areas with alpine activities and splendour. The hot springs at Radium, Fairmont and Nakusp are rejuvenating and can be enjoyed year round.
