Things to do in Canadian Rockies

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Lake Minnewanka which includes a lake or waterhole, landscape views and mountains
Lake Minnewanka which includes a lake or waterhole, landscape views and mountains
Canadian Rockies featuring snow and mountains
Banff National Park showing mountains, snow and landscape views
Maligne Canyon showing a gorge or canyon, snow and a cascade

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1. Jasper National Park

Jasper National Park is a natural wonderland of untamed mountain peaks, remote lakes and imposing glaciers. Jasper is lesser known to tourists than nearby Banff National Park, making it an ideal destination for travelers looking to escape the crowds and connect with nature. Walk across glaciers, camp beside picturesque lakes and enjoy multi-day excursions along the park’s extensive backcountry trails.
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Jasper National Park which includes mountains, a river or creek and tranquil scenes

2. Lake Louise Mountain Resort

Find adventure sports, breathtaking mountain scenery and wildlife at Lake Louise Ski Resort. Ski on challenging trails, enjoy a scenic gondola ride or hike through forests seeking wildlife. The resort is within Banff National Park, part of the Canadian Rockies. It offers over 4,200 acres (1,670 hectares) of skiable terrain, exquisite dining and lively après-ski entertainment.
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Lake Louise Mountain Resort showing snow skiing and snow

3. Moraine Lake

Moraine Lake is one of the most photographed scenes in Canada. The “Twenty Dollar View” takes in the turquoise lake and ten surrounding mountains. The vista was once the picture on the back of 20-dollar notes in Canada, and the nickname stuck.
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Lake Minnewanka

4. Upper Hot Springs

Upper Hot Springs is a thermal pool within the gorgeous landscapes of Banff National Park. Come here to relax in the geothermally heated and bubbling mineral water that flows from the Earth’s crust through the Sulphur Mountain Thrust Fault. Marvel at panoramic views of the Rocky Mountains as the therapeutic water cleanses and soothes your body. Have a scenic picnic or eat at the café at Upper Hot Springs.
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Upper Hot Springs

5. Yoho National Park

Yoho National Park encompasses a section of the Canadian Rockies, where jagged mountain peaks zigzag into pristine river valleys. Discover astonishing lookouts, geological wonders and tranquil forests as you drive, hike or ski through the landscape. Covering an area of 507 square miles (1,313 square kilometers), Yoho National Park packs heritage sites, fascinating fossil deposits and 28 peaks over 9,800 feet (3,000 meters) into its UNESCO World Heritage-listed expanse.
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Yoho National Park featuring a lake or waterhole and a bridge as well as a couple

6. Banff Gondola

Some of the best views in the Canadian Rockies can be enjoyed from the top of Sulphur Mountain. Take the Banff Gondola to the summit. The eight-minute ride offers spectacular views from a glass-enclosed cabin. The Summit Complex at the end of the gondola ride has restaurants, a gift shop and multiple viewing platforms. Look out over six different mountain ranges, through valleys and down onto the town of Banff.
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Banff Gondola which includes mountains, snow and landscape views

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Street view of Banff Avenue in autumn evening. Snow capped Cascade Mountain with pink rosy sky in the background. Alberta, Canada.

Downtown District

While visiting Downtown District, you might make a stop by sights like Bow River and Banff Legacy Trail.

Downtown District
Lake Moraine, Banff

Uptown District

While Uptown District isn't home to many top sights, Tunnel Mountain and Victoria Glacier are some notable places to visit nearby.

Uptown District
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Tunnel Mountain District

If you're spending some time in Tunnel Mountain District, Surprise Corner and Tunnel Mountain Trail are top sights worth seeing.

Tunnel Mountain District
Policeman Creek Riverside Trail, Spring Creek Boardwalk in winter season. Town of Canmore, Alberta, Canada.

Spring Creek

When in Spring Creek, you can plan a visit to Canmore Museum and Geoscience Centre and Grassi Lakes, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Spring Creek
Aerial view of Jasper town nestled in the Canadian Rockies, with snow-capped peaks in the background. Trains and cars are visible in the town center.  Alberta, Canada

Town Centre

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If you're spending some time in Town Centre, Canmore Museum and Geoscience Centre and Art Country Canada Canmore Gallery are top sights worth seeing.

Town Centre
Panorama of Peyto lake on Icefields Parkway in Banff National Park, Alberta, Rocky Mountains, Canada

Banff Centre District

If you're spending some time in Banff Centre District, Bow River and Walter Phillips Gallery are top sights worth seeing.

Banff Centre District

 

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Frequently asked questions

What to do in Canadian Rockies on a sunny day?
A Banff Ski Rental or Snowboard rental Package is an awesome way to discover your surrounds and enjoy the sunshine.
What is Canadian Rockies famous for?
Decisions, decisions — you'll have many to make in Canadian Rockies, such as which of these renowned sights to stop at first:

  • Upper Hot Springs
  • Banff Gondola
  • Athabasca Falls

What should I not miss in Canadian Rockies?
If you want to discover the best of this place, add these attractions to your schedule:

  • Sunshine Village
  • Lake Louise Mountain Resort
  • Marmot Basin
  • Nakiska Ski Resort

Are there cheap things to do in Canadian Rockies?
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What can you do in Canadian Rockies for free?
You'll hardly have time to fetch your wallet out of your backpack with so many terrific free things to do:

  • Peyto Lake
  • Moraine Lake
  • Icefields Parkway
  • Pyramid Lake

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