Updated Jun 2022
Banff National Park
Banff National Park is Canada’s first (the world’s third) National Park and is the most popular of our National Parks.
I am not going to say much about Banff. The photos speak volumes. I will say a few words: “spectacular scenery” and “wildlife viewing“.
Lake Peto – Banff National Park
And yes, the lake is that colour. The photo is not altered. When I said “spectacular scenery”, I was not exaggerating.
Vermillion Lake – Banff National Park
Beautiful Lake Louise – Banff National Park
Yoho National Park
Just across the border from Banff, in British Columbia, in Yoho National Park. Pristine mountain lakes, hiking, canoeing, waterfalls and wildlife viewing are abundant here.
Emerald Lake – Yoho National Park
Wildlife Viewing
Wildlife viewing opportunities abound in Banff and Yoho National Parks. Great opportunities to photograph bears and other wild animals. (When you get to the park, read the park brochure on wildlife. Do not feed any animals, especially bears, and keep your distance. These are not tame animals in a petting zoo.)
UNESCO
The Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks are a UNESCO World Heritage Site, so you know that you will be visiting a place that “contains the most important and significant natural habitats”.
Visit Canada and our Spectacular Rocky Mountain National Parks
There are several ways to visit:
- By car on your own and stay in hotels.
- B car on your own and stay in campgrounds.
- On foot and go backpacking in the wilderness
- On an organized tour.
Tours
If you don’t want to organize the tour yourself and leave the driving to someone else, I recommend this company. They offer all-inclusive tours, will pick you up at the airport, stay in the best hotels and eat at the best restaurants and take you to see the best sights. All without the worries of organization, planning, driving or parking. The tours are educational and include presentations by local experts to explain the sights, culture and wildlife.
Exploring the Canadian Rocky Mountains with Road Scholar.
Other Canadian National Parks and Places of Interest
Besides the Rocky Mountains, there are other great places to visit all across Canada. For information on click here.