Top Things to do in Canadian Rockies
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From Alberta’s southwestern border north into British Columbia, the Canadian Rockies are a network of provincial and national parks that collectively make up a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Banff and Jasper national parks are connected by the Icefields Parkway, one of the most scenic drives in the world. The towns of Canmore, Banff, Lake Louise and Jasper are hubs for adventures including hiking, horseback riding, rafting and wildlife viewing. Accommodation ranges from hotels to mountain lodges.
Restaurants in Canadian Rockies
1. Big Beehive
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5.0 based on 126 reviews
Reviewed By BlueHero - New Jersey, United States
Big Beehive is one stop while we did the big loop hike, starting from Lake Louise, then stopped at Lake Agnes, Devils Thumb, Big Beehive, Plains of Six Glaciers, and finally back to Lake Louise. You can visit Big Beehive either through the big loop as we did. Or you can just go there via Lake Agnes and then turn around. The views from Big Beehive was great. And the difficulty level for the trail leading to Big Beehive was between easy and modest. Highly recommended.
2. Athabasca Glacier
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5.0 based on 8 reviews
Reviewed By WhiteMouseBurrow - Moscow, Russia
Russian all-terrain vehicles painted in the colours of the Canadian flag will take you directly to the glacier, or rather to its cleared part. There will be icy slopes around you and you will be able to freely wander on the ice ...
3. Athabasca Glacier
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4.5 based on 927 reviews
The snow never melts on this glacier, a major tourist attraction.
Reviewed By Fee_n_Gaz
Take the huge bus up to the glacier for a walk then walk out over the canyon using the glass bridge. Great staff on the bus keeping you entertained and amazing sights, well worth a visit.
4. Mt. Edith Cavell
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4.5 based on 570 reviews
Reviewed By TLG444 - Lethbridge, Canada
The drive was beautiful but a bit scary. Very narrow with 180 degree switchbacks and drop-offs in some areas. We arrived at the parking area late afternoon, after a long day of sight-seeing. It was starting to get cold and the mosquito's were horrendous so we decided to not attempt the hike to the glacier.
5. Crowsnest Pass
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4.5 based on 78 reviews
Reviewed By dorothys85 - Calgary, Canada
We did the play & stay at the new Crowsnest Pass G.C., staying at the Blairmore Hotel. Had a wonderful stay, the course was awesome and the hotel was clean, convenient, and very comfortable. Highly recommend this overall.
6. Crowfoot Glacier
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4.0 based on 81 reviews
Massive glacier surrounded by forest: a popular scenic spot among tourists.
Reviewed By Begonia3
Best seen from the viewpoint about 10 miles north of Hector Lake. The glacier runs along the ledge at the top of Crowfoot Mountain. It has three prongs ("claws") that go down the side of the mountain. Cool view.
7. Goat Lick
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4.0 based on 10 reviews
Reviewed By webbfoot - Philadelphia, United States
Stopped twice at Goat Lick, saw 18 Mountains Goats first time and 4 second time. All of the Goats where on a hill across road from parking lot. did not see any Goats from overlooks at parking lot. Also a good place for bathroom break. From overlook,nice views of river below.
