Canadian Rockies

By Paul Peters, Tuesday, April 21st, 2009 at 5:25 pm
Articles: Backpacking the Canadian Rockies, Banff, Five Days

By Paul Peters, Tuesday, April 21st, 2009 at 4:17 pm
Articles: Backpacking the Canadian Rockies, Banff, Four Days

By John Andrew McKiernan, Monday, April 20th, 2009 at 4:03 pm
Articles: Accommodations in the Canadian Rockies that are Wheelchair Accesible

By John Andrew McKiernan, Friday, April 17th, 2009 at 2:12 pm
Articles: Activities for the Disabled, Lake Minnewanka Boat Tours, Banff

By Paul Peters, Thursday, April 9th, 2009 at 2:31 pm
Articles: Backpacking the Canadian Rockies, Banff, Three days

About Banff

In the fall of 1883, three Canadian Pacific Railway construction workers stumbled across a cave containing hot springs on the eastern slopes of Alberta’s Rocky Mountains.

• Banff National Park History
• Banff Outdoor Recreation and Activities
• Canadian Rockies National Park and Fees
• Getting to Banff
• Park Information
• Photographer Listings for the Canadian Rockies
• Quick Tour
• Top Ten
• Wildlife

What to see in the Canadian Rockies

The Rocky Mountains contain some of the most spectacular mountain scenery in the world, including glaciers, ice fields, snow-covered peaks, crystal clear lakes and raging rivers.

• Banff Hotsprings, Canadian Rockies
• Banff Townsite Tour
• Drives and Walks Around Banff and the Canadian Rockies
• Johnston Canyon
• Lake Louise Drives and Walks
• Lake Minnewanka Tour
• Sightseeing Quick Tour
• The Bow Valley Parkway
• The Icefields Parkway

Family Travel in the Canadian Rockies

The Canadian Rockies are the perfect place to visit for a family vacation.

• Emergency Services
• Picnic Areas – Banff National Park
• Family Walks and Hikes
• Stuff for kids to do in the Canadian Rockies

Banff National Park Accommodations

Many accommodations in this area fill up for the summer holidays at a rapid pace.

• Backcountry Lodges
• Bed and Breakfasts
• Cabins
• Camping in the Canadian Rockies – Banff Campgrounds
• Chalets
• Guest Houses
• Holiday Homes
• Hotels and Motels
• Lodges and Inns
• Vacation Rentals

Canadian Rockies Dining Guide, Banff, Jasper, Canmore

The Canadian Rockies offers a range of delicious food, served with spectacular views of the surrounding majesty of the Canadian Rocky Mountains.

• Family Restaurants
• Ethnic Foods
• Fine Dining
• Continental / Steak House
• Cafes and Delis

This Just In

• Hiking Waterton National Park
• Banff Starter Pack, Canadian Rockies
• The National Parks of Canada on a Budget

The Park Ranger

Read feature articles of his experiences, reviews and exploits in the Banff National Park.

• Nightlife in Banff, Top 3 Hotspots
• Banff Park Ranger’s Banff Lodging of the Month – the Banff Caribou Lodge & Spa
• Five Things You May Not Have Known About Banff

The Naughty Otter

Look at her, she has a blog! Isn't she an otter?

• Where to shop in Banff for souvenirs
• Timely trail updates, animal sightings, and weather reports
• Stop for lunch at The Bison for Rocky Mountain food and flair

Rockies.com Forum

The Rockies.com forum is the premier message board for the United States and Canadian Rockies. This board is for travelers and vacationers to post their trip reports, questions and give advice.

• The Marmot Lodge Jasper, the small things make it great
• The Fairmont Park Lodge in Jasper is pure luxury
• Fire Mountain Lodge is nicer but overpriced
• Falcon Crest Lodge, Canmore is pricey but worth it to spoil yourself
• Quality Resort Chateau, Canmore, great value

The Banff - Jasper Photography Blog

Banff and Jasper photography tips, locations and stories from professional wildlife and nature photographer John E. Marriott.

• Photographing with a Family in Tow in the Canadian Rockies – Part I
• Mountain Goat Photography in the Canadian Rockies
• Summer Photography at Lake O’Hara in Yoho National Park
• Jasper Wildlife Photography: Maligne Lake Road
• Favourite Jasper Photography Locations: Cavell Pond

The Mountain Man

Read feature articles of his experiences, reviews and exploits in the Canadian Rockies.

• The Best Team Building Activites in the Canadian Rockies
• Top Corporate Getaways in the Canadian Rockies
• Coporate Meetings in The Canadian Rockies
• Ride the Tramway in Jasper, Alberta
• Mountain Biking in Jasper, Alberta
• Maligne Lake Cruises in Jasper, Alberta
• Guided Treks through Jasper National Park
• Sightseeing in Jasper, Alberta via Motorcycle
• Two Great Jasper, Alberta Hotels You Will Love
• Top 10 Jasper, Alberta Activities

Paul Peters

He is a staff writer for the CRN network. He spends his days, when he's not chained to his writing desk, roaming the mountains, looking for great hikes, sights, food, accommodations and the occasional brew.

• Banff deals, Douglas Fir Resort Family Package
• Map of the Canadian Rockies
• Calgary to Banff and the Canadian Rockies
• Day Tours to Calgary Stampede from Canmore
• Jasper Tours, Jasper National Park

John Andrew McKiernan

He is an editor of CanadianRockies.net. When he's not reading or writing about the Rockies, he tries to spend as much time backpacking, hiking, fishing and snowboarding them as possible.

• Gateway to the Canadian Rockies – Calgary’s Devonian Gardens
• Gateway to the Canadian Rockies – The Calgary Stampede
• Gateway to the Canadian Rockies – Attractions of Calgary
• Gateway to the Canadian Rockies – Arts and Culture in Calgary
• Gateway to the Canadian Rockies – The Beaches of Vancouver

Photography of the Canadian Rockies

Featuring images from Banff, Jasper, Yoho, Kootenay and Waterton National Parks in the Canadian Rockies by by professional nature photographer John E. Marriott.

Photographer Listings

Wedding, commercial, stock, wildlife and nature photographers from the Canadian Rockies.