Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks

The Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks contain the third oldest park in the world, Banff, which was established in 1885. Seven parks make up the Canadian Rockies with a variety of landscapes that will take your breath away.

Millions of visitors flock to these parks every year to take in the beauty while driving along the Icefields Parkway. Adventurers come to explore this vast area that offers activities such as hiking the mountains, paddling a boat in one of the lakes, and walking in ice fields.

WHY SPECIAL

Natural wonders

Natural wonders are everywhere throughout the Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks. Visitors will discover lakes that lay hidden with clear-blue waters that have the mountains rise up all around, surrounding them.

There are peaceful rivers and relaxing hot springs to find. The Columbia Icefield gives visitors a chance to walk on ice and experience being in an extremely icy environment.

The Burgess Shale

The Burgess Shale is one of the most famous sites with animal fossils that exist anywhere in the world and is located within these mountain parks. The fossils found here have helped shed light on the history of evolution and how the earth and animals have come to be the way they are today. A wide array of marine animals have been fossilized in this area, some even originating from over 540 million years long ago.

WILDLIFE

The Icefields Parkway gives visitors a chance to experience the beauty and vastness of the Canadian Rockies by driving through this wildlife area. Many say that it is one of the most beautiful drives to go on, with no other road matching this view of amazing mountains rising up out of the ground.

One may encounter a variety of wildlife lives in these parks, such as bear, elk, sheep, and wolves.

Outdoor Activities

The Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks offer many activities for those who want adventure and relaxation. There are plenty of trails to explore, lakes to boat or swim in, and skiing slopes to go down. For those that need a break from their adventure, there are natural hot-springs and comfortable lodges located throughout the parks.