Canadian Rockies

The Canadian Rockies are legendary, thanks to its offering alpine lakes, glaciers and waterfalls, mountain goats clinging to craggy cliffs, and herds of elk roaming wildflower meadows.

Spanning British Columbia and Alberta, this range (considered one of the largest in North America) is a top place for hiking, climbing, wildlife safaris, skiing, and backcountry adventures.

Whether it’s a massive peak, a groomed run or a delicate wildflower, the Canadian Rockies will take your breath away again and again. Formed when continents collided, this is a place for adventure, discovery and serenity—sometimes all at once.

The outstanding physical features of the Canadian Rocky Mountains have been acknowledged by UNESCO. Seven parks in the Canadian Rockies form a striking mountain landscape and make up Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks. Since 1984, these parks have been a part of the UNESCO World Heritage List. The Canadian Rocky Mountain Park contains four adjacent national parks: Banff, Jasper, Kootenay, and Yoho; and three provincial parks: Mount Robson, Mount Assiniboine, and Hamber.

Together, these parks represent the outstanding physical features of the Rocky Mountain Biogeographical Province. Here you can find classic illustrations of glacial geological processes, such as remnant valley glaciers, icefields, canyons, and extraordinary examples of erosion. The mountain range also contains significant fossil areas. Burgess Shale fossil sites in Yoho and Kootenay National Parks have bequeathed priceless information about the earth’s evolution. 

Each of the parks has outstanding features that make it a unique site to visit.