The Canadian Rockies
The Canadian Rockies is a mountain range that extends across the provinces of British Columbia and Alberta. The region encompasses alpine lakes and diverse wildlife. Mount Robson is the highest point in the Canadian Rockies and is located in Mount Robson Provincial Park in British Columbia.
Jasper National Park
Jasper National Park was established in 1907. It is the largest national park in the Canadian Rockies. The park encompasses 10,878 square kilometres of mountain wilderness.
Banff National Park
Banff National Park was established in 1885. It is Canada's oldest national park. The park was established after railway workers discovered a thermal hot spring. It is now a part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Things to see and do in the Canadian Rockies...
 Visit Mount Robson Provincial Park. |  See Athabasca Falls in Jasper National Park. |
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 Ride an Ice Explorer to the Athabasca Glacier in the Columbia Icefield. |  Explore Moraine Lake in Banff National Park. |
 Visit Peyto Lake in Banff National Park. |  Explore Banff town. |
 Ride a gondola up Sulphur Mountain for a spectacular view of Banff National Park. |  Visit the glacier-fed Lake Louise. |
Where to stay in the Canadian Rockies...
The Canadian Rockies have many accommodation options including hotels, lodges, cabins and inns. During my trip to the Canadian Rockies, two hotels that I stayed at were:
Fairmont Banff Springs
The Fairmont Banff Springs opened on June 1, 1888. The hotel is a National Historic Site of Canada and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It has 764 rooms, seven restaurants, three bars and lounges, an indoor and an outdoor pool as well as a spa.
Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The hotel has 539 rooms, a restaurant, a bar and a lounge, an indoor pool, a fitness center as well as a spa and a hair salon.
