Canadian Rockies - tips by travel authority Howard Hillman

Canadian Rockies

travel wonder in Canada

Why the

Canadian Rockies

are special

The Canadian Rockies are one of the world's most gratifying mountain vacation destinations.

Tips & insights on the

Canadian Rocky Mountains

in Canada

Visitors relish majestic snow-capped peaks, plummeting waterfalls, gushing brooks, emerald lakes, luxuriant meadows, and fresh pine-scented mountain air. And, there is a wealth of wildlife including bears, elk and eagles. The Canadian national and provincial parks in the area have helped conserve this precious environment.

Visitors to this pristine area of Canada also enjoy a host of recreational activities including hiking, boating, fishing, skiing, and - the most popular of all - sightseeing.

The Canadian Rockies extend upward from lower Alberta to upper British Columbia province (see map below).

The range also physically extends southward, into Glacier National Park in the USA.

Generally, the peaks of the Canadian Rockies are more rugged than their USA counterparts.

Mount Robson (see photo) is the highest peak of the Canadian Rockies. It is nearly 4,000 meters (13,000 feet) above sea level.

The construction of the Canada Pacific Railroad route through the mountains in the 1880s was an engineering marvel - and significantly boosted tourism for the region.

Banff is the major resort town in the Canadian Rocky Mountains. Click the button below to read my web page on Banff National Park.