A short guide about Canadian Rockies
Come and visit the mighty Canadian Rockies – if you have never experienced the breath taking magnitude of these giants, then there is no better time than now. The Rockies offer a unique opportunity to enjoy world class outdoor activities set amongst the grandeur of mountain peaks, crystal clear lakes and golden valleys.
As the Canadian Rockies are within protected lands - nothing may be developed within them, with the exceptions of the town-site areas which have very small boundaries... and most visitors to the Canadian Rockies are unprepared for the sheer scale of unpopulated and subserviced land. The town of Banff is home to over 6,000 people who work within the park and due to development restrictions most buildings are only three stories high - most towns in the Canadian Rockies have an average population of about 5,000 people.
If you’re interested in seeing the best of the Canadian Rockies then why don’t you consider a tour on the classic Rocky Mountaineer and Whistler Mountaineer - relaxing in Redleaf or Goldleaf service class. These ‘all-daylight’ tour routes showcase the diverse beauty of the Canadian Rockies while offering you three spectacular rail routes to choose from. The Kicking Horse, Yellowhead and Fraser Discovery routes feature breathtaking scenery and first class service, each route ensures that you miss nothing along the way, by including an overnight stay in comfortable accommodation.
The highlights of your journey on the Rocky or Whistler Mountaineer – will be travelling through the Glacier National Park and the Yoho National Park. Stop to visit stunning Lake Louise – Canada’s most famous lake and go ice skating, skiing and snowboarding at Lake Louise Ski Resort. Visit the amazing Johnston Canyon, take a horse drawn sleigh ride, and soothe your adventurous spirit in a hot tub after a long day of sightseeing. Continue your train journey on the Mountaineer to Banff - the most famous town in the Canadian Rockies, here you will be able to explore, hike, sightsee or shop, but for more adventure - visit the Banff Gondola, the Banff Hot Springs, and go Skiing or Snowboarding at Banff’s Sunshine Mountain ski area.
Tourabout’s vacation packages to the awe-inspiring scenery of the Canadian Rockies will leave you with memories to last a lifetime, and can involve plenty of adventurous activities - spend your time exploring the Waterton Lake National Park or visit the designated World Heritage Site – Head-Smashed-in Buffalo Jump. Or maybe you would like to take the December Festive Rocky Mountaineer - that travels through a winter wonderland where the mountain valleys are covered in a blanket of snow.