Archive for November, 2009

Lake Louise offers more than tranquil lake waters - try whitewater rafting.
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Rafting and more await in the Canadian Rockies

Jim from North Carolina writes: “My wife, three kids ages 14, 17, 21 (and I) would like to visit the Canadian Rockies. We live in North Carolina and (are) considering early June for a visit. We don’t want to break the bank to come out west. We would need lodging for 5. We’d like to [...]

Ice climbing: High adventure in the Canadian Rockies
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Ice 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 Canadian Rockies abound with frozen waterfalls and other sheets of ice. They make for spectacular viewing and wonderful photos. [...]

Sulphur Mountain stands tall in Canadian Rockies
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Sulphur 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 mountain, and the Banff Upper Hot Springs further up. Hot springs, of course, are a welcome sight in the cold Canadian [...]

Watch eagles soar at Bow Valley Provincial Park in Canadian Rockies
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Watch eagles soar at Bow Valley Provincial Park in Canadian Rockies

If you’ve ever seen a golden eagle in flight, you’ll understand why people will travel thousands of miles to see one. One of the great places to see them is in the Canadian Rockies: the Bow Valley Provincial Park. The park is one of the highlights of Kananaskis County and shares a border with Banff [...]

The Canmore Museum and Geoscience Centre offers a modern setting for a place devoted to preserving the history of Canmore and the Canadian Rockies. Plus, it's a heckuva lot of fun to visit!
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Canmore museum brings history of Canadian Rockies to life

When writing about the Canadian Rockies, it’s natural to focus on the stunning wonders of the outside world. But a world inside walls can be just as interesting, as evidenced by the Canmore Museum and Geoscience Centre. The museum is a wealth of history, with exhibits ranging back more than a century to when the [...]