I am wondering where is the best place in Canada to visit the Rocky Mountains. I would like to take a road trip there, mabye stop at a big city on the way, visit a few attractions there and then go camping in the mountains at a National Park. Any recomendations on parks and cities? I have no clue in which park the mountains and the scenery is the best, so if you can fill me in, that would be great!
2007-08-14 10:41:25 · 11 answers · asked by portuglish08 1 in Travel ➔ Canada ➔ Other - Canada
Just about anywhere in BC is fantastic I wouldn't go to Vancouver right now because the city workers are on strike so there is a lot of garbage everywhere and I think that you would get a bad impression of a really good city.
I like Lake Louise for that postcard type beauty spot
2007-08-14 11:43:59 · answer #1 · answered by Dangermanmi6 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Where are you driving from?
Here is what I would suggest:
Drive through the Idaho panhandle, through Coere d'Alene, and over the border just north of Bonners Ferry, then on up to Calgary, AB via crows nest pass and Black Diamond. It's a lovely drive. Spend a day or two in Calgary, then head to Banff, being sure to go to Morraine Lake and Lake Louise.
If you have the time, drive up the Columbia Icefield Highway and see the Columbia Icefields, then on in and through Jasper National Park. While Banff is awesome, Jasper is even more so!
Take your time, and visit the websites to plan your trip. Most of all, take a camera and enjoy!!!
http://www.canadianrockies.net/columbia.html
http://www.canadianrockies.net/icepwy.html
http://www.discoverlakelouise.com/
http://www.bcadventure.com/adventure/wilderness/parks/jasper.htm
http://usparks.about.com/library/miniplanner/canada/bljaspernp.htm
http://www.discoverbanff.com/
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2007-08-14 21:24:45 · answer #2 · answered by Pichi 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
There are four national parks connected to one another in the canadian rockies; banff ( the most famous ), jasper, yoho and kootenay. Calgary is the closest major city to the rockies, about 1 million people, it is about 1 hours drive from the rocky mountain front and 1 and a half hours to banff
2007-08-14 18:43:43 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Banff (the park, not the town) is a must! Lake Louise is worth putting up with all the crowds. Moraine Lake is nearby, too.
Further up north is the Columbia icefields... go walk on the glacier!
there are a bunch of campsites, but if you're going at a peak time... reserve!
2007-08-14 22:06:38 · answer #4 · answered by kent_shakespear 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well the only places i can think of are Fernie BC and Jasper in Alberta, and a major city to vist would be Calgary...which has its olympic park. Have a good trip!!
2007-08-14 17:54:07 · answer #5 · answered by writersbestfriend 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Banff, Lake Louise, Jasper - the big city nearby is Calgary.
2007-08-15 16:43:04 · answer #6 · answered by Lydia 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have one huge reccomendation: BANFF! it is unbelievably beautiful there! It is in Alberta and in between Calgary and Jasper. Also visit Lake Louise and Lake Moraine!
2007-08-18 16:40:53 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jasper, Alberta is a truly majestic sight. Great camping, and stay clear of the bears.
2007-08-15 14:04:03 · answer #8 · answered by M A D 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I"vie been to Ba niff, n Lake Louise: It is very beautiful!!!
Even just to walk around the old castle like hotels is very picturesque. But dress warm
2007-08-21 19:46:46 · answer #9 · answered by watermelonmum@rogers.com 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Banf alberta
2007-08-14 20:31:09 · answer #10 · answered by Grand pa 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋