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Canadian Rockies

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Canadian Rocky Mountains

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Mount Robson

It is nearly 4,000 meters (13,000 feet) above sea level, making it the highest peak of the Canadian Rockies.  See photo above.


Canadian Pacific Railroad

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

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

Banff


Getting there

Calgary, Alberta is the leading fly-in gateway. It's 1.5 hours from Banff on the swift Trans Canada highway.


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